Corporate Developments and Strategic Expansion

1. International Investment Transaction

On 24 December 2025, two major investment entities announced their participation in a transaction that will reshape the ownership structure of Castrol, the global lubricants leader.

  • Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) will acquire an indirect non‑controlling stake in Castrol by investing up to US$1.05 billion.
  • Stonepeak, an alternative investment firm with a focus on infrastructure and real assets, will purchase a majority controlling interest in Castrol from BP p.l.c. The transaction values Castrol at an enterprise value of approximately US$10.1 billion.
  • BP will retain a 35 % minority interest post‑transaction.

The investment is intended to support Castrol’s next phase of growth, expanding its footprint in both consumer automotive and commercial/industrial markets. The transaction confirms Castrol’s position as one of the largest lubricants providers worldwide.

2. Domestic Expansion of Product Portfolio

On 22 December 2025, Castrol India Limited issued a press release, subsequently distributed to the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India, announcing an expansion of its Auto Care portfolio. The new product line, titled “Aesthetic Care”, complements Castrol India’s existing range of engine oils, hydraulic fluids, greases, and specialty cutting fluids. The press release was made publicly available on the company’s website athttps://www.castrol.com/en_in/india/home/about-castrol/newsroom.html .

3. Corporate and Market Context

  • Company profile: Castrol India Limited is a subsidiary of Castrol Limited, headquartered in Mumbai. It manufactures and markets a wide spectrum of lubricants and related products for automotive, aerospace, marine, and industrial sectors.
  • Financial snapshot (as of 18 December 2025): The share price closed at INR 182.82. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock reached a high of INR 251.95 on 5 March 2025 and a low of INR 162.60 on 27 January 2025. The market capitalization stands at INR 183 907 516 416, with a price‑earnings ratio of 19.51121.

The combined effect of the international investment transaction and the domestic product expansion positions Castrol India to capitalize on both global strategic financing and enhanced local market offerings.