Mumbai: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), one of India’s largest and most trusted energy companies, has announced that its flagship brand MAK Lubricants has been recognised as one of the ‘Prestigious Brands of India 2025’ in the Automotive Lubricants category.
The award was conferred at the Goalfest Conclave 2025 held in Mumbai by Herald Global and Brand Advertising Research & Consulting Pvt. Ltd. (BARC). The recognition celebrates MAK Lubricants’ market leadership, innovation, customer-centric approach, and strong performance across domestic and international markets.
Celebrating Trust, Innovation, and Performance
The ‘Prestigious Brands of India’ platform celebrates brands that have created a distinct identity through their legacy, customer trust, and innovation. With this recognition, MAK Lubricants joins the elite league of brands such as Tata Steel, Crompton, Colgate, HSBC India, Hero Electric, Indigo Airlines, Mahindra Susten, JSW Steel, and LG.
Receiving the award on behalf of BPCL were –
- S. Abbas Akhtar, Executive Director (PR & Brand)
- S. Kannan, Business Head (Lubes)
Leaders Speak: Customer-Centricity at the Core
S. Abbas Akhtar expressed pride in MAK’s consistent delivery of value and quality.
“Our customers are not just consumers, but partners in progress. Their insights inspire us to build products that offer longer service life, better efficiency, and eco-friendly performance,” he said.
S. Kannan highlighted MAK’s commitment to performance, reliability, and global outreach.
“This award is a recognition of our team’s hard work and MAK’s continued leadership in the lubricant industry. Our growth in overseas markets is a testament to the trust we enjoy among customers and OEMs alike.”
About MAK Lubricants: A Brand Built on Performance
MAK Lubricants offers a diverse portfolio of over 400 grades of lubricants and greases catering to automotive, industrial, agricultural, and marine segments. Known for high performance, quality assurance, and OEM approvals, the brand has rapidly expanded its footprint in international markets.
This award underscores MAK’s growing status as a global brand, driven by innovation, environmental sustainability, and superior technical support.
About Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
BPCL, a Maharatna PSU and Fortune Global 500 company, is India’s second-largest oil marketing enterprise with:
- Refineries in Mumbai, Kochi, and Bina
- A vast network of 23,500+ fuel stations, 6,200+ LPG distributors, and 500+ lube distributors
- Strong presence across aviation, LPG, pipelines, and EV infrastructure
BPCL is also leading India’s energy transition with –
- 6,500+ EV charging stations
- A goal to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040 (Scope 1 & 2)
- CSR initiatives in education, health, skill development, water conservation, and community upliftment
