India · Independent R&D partner · Worldwide

Lubricant & grease formulation
consultancy for India manufacturers.

Independent lubricant, grease and additive formulation R&D for Indian blenders, brands and industrial buyers — BIS/API/ACEA-grade products, plant setup and full IP transfer, from our New Delhi labs.

Serving India and South Asia

Independent formulation R&D,
engineered for India.

India is one of the world’s top-three lubricant markets, with huge motorcycle, passenger-car, commercial-vehicle and industrial demand. Lubechem develops BIS IS 13656-compliant engine oils, every grease chemistry, custom additive packages and specialty fluids — and supports lubricant/grease plant setup and BIS certification across India.

  • Founded 2010 by Er. Manoj Kumar, chemical engineer — 500+ formulations
  • Fully independent of Lubrizol, Afton, Infineum & Oronite
  • Full BOM, ASTM/IP test data & IP transfer — you own the formula
  • Remote-first delivery worldwide, on-site where needed
Standards & compliance

Built to the standards
India buyers require.

We formulate to BIS, API, ACEA and JASO standards and manage BIS certification and documentation for the Indian market. We lead with international standards so your products are accepted across markets — and support the documentation your buyers and regulators expect.

Regulatory & compliance support →

  • BIS IS 13656, IS 1012, IS 7623
  • API SN/SP, CK-4
  • ACEA sequences
  • JASO MA2 (motorcycle)
  • RDSO (railways)
Industries in India

Lubricants for the sectors
that drive India.

Automotive & two-wheeler
Commercial vehicle & fleet
Industrial & manufacturing
Railways
Agriculture & tractors
How we work

From brief to commercial batch
in four disciplined steps.

Brief & baseline

NDA, target spec locked, cost targets agreed.

R&D & bench batch

Lab formulation and ASTM/IP testing against target.

Scale-up & pilot

Pilot batch, process SOP, full documentation.

Handover & support

Full BOM, TDS/MSDS and IP transfer — you own it.

Why Lubechem

An independent R&D partner
— not an additive reseller.

When an additive company offers “formulation support”, it is limited to its own range. Lubechem designs from individual components across multiple suppliers, so India clients get the right formulation at minimum cost — and own it independently.

About Lubechem & our founder →   Annual R&D partnership →

  • Chemistry-first, hands-on senior formulator access
  • 10–25% lower additive treat cost vs commercial packages
  • Full formula transparency — you own the IP
  • Also: bio-lubricants & EV / specialty fluids
FAQ — India

Common questions.

Do you work with lubricant manufacturers in India?
Yes. Lubechem Consultant works with blenders, private-label brands and industrial buyers in India and worldwide. Engagements run remotely (video, email, WhatsApp) with on-site support as needed, and every formulation is delivered with full IP transfer.
Which standards do you formulate to for the India market?
We formulate to BIS, API, ACEA and JASO standards and manage BIS certification and documentation for the Indian market. We lead with international API, ACEA, ISO and SAE standards so your products are accepted across markets, not just one.
Are you independent of additive suppliers like Lubrizol, Afton and Infineum?
Yes — that independence is our core advantage. We design additive packages from individual components across multiple suppliers, so you get the right chemistry at the best cost and own the formulation outright, with no single-source lock-in.
Can you help a new India brand from formula to finished product?
Yes. We cover the full journey: formulation, bill of materials, ASTM/IP testing, regulatory documentation, plant/lab setup and troubleshooting — then transfer the complete IP so the product is yours.
Connect with a specialist

Talk to a lubricant & grease
formulation specialist serving India.

One business-day response. NDA before any technical discussion. Free initial assessment for India manufacturers and buyers.