Announcement
Infineum, a global leader in specialty additives, officially opened its new India office premises on 2 November 2026 in Andheri East, Mumbai. The new facility reinforces the company’s long‑term commitment to one of the world’s fastest‑growing mobility and energy markets and is intended to enable closer collaboration with customers, partners and industry stakeholders, thereby supporting continued growth in India. This opening follows the inauguration earlier in the year of a dedicated blending facility operated exclusively for Infineum in Patalganga.
Market Context
India is the world’s third‑largest automotive and lubricants market. Industry projections indicate lubricant demand will expand by more than 3 % per annum over the next ten years, driven by strong economic fundamentals, rising mobility needs and an increasing focus on higher‑performance, more sustainable lubricant technologies.
Executive Comments
Harshad Jambaulikar, General Manager of Infineum India, stated that the new Mumbai office reflects Infineum’s long‑term commitment to India and aligns with the nation’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. He highlighted plans to deepen customer relationships, invest in capabilities that support the country’s mobility and industrial sectors, and leverage the dedicated blending capability in Patalganga to serve customers with greater agility.
John Hong, Asia Pacific Sales Director for Infineum, described India as one of the company’s most important growth markets in the region and a cornerstone of its long‑term regional strategy. He noted that strong demand for advanced lubricant technologies is expected to continue as the mobility landscape evolves, and affirmed that Infineum’s ongoing investments demonstrate its commitment to being a long‑term partner and supporting the next chapter of India’s mobility and industrial development.
Company Background
Infineum is a specialty chemicals company focused on creating a sustainable future through innovative chemistry. It addresses complex formulation challenges in partnership with customers, delivering solutions that improve engine performance, enhance fuel economy, extend equipment life and reduce environmental impact. The firm has a heritage in transportation additives and has contributed to the energy transition by lowering the carbon impact of internal combustion engines, supporting electrification and developing solutions for alternative fuels. Infineum employs more than 2,000 global staff and leverages its unique technology across carbon‑resilient sectors.
Contact
For further information, contact Chen Minming at minming.chen@infineum.com.