Arabian Petroleum delivered a robust H1 FY26!

Revenue from operations reached ₹181.61 Cr, soaring 30.60% YoY and 24.22% half-on-half.

Profit after tax (PAT) jumped 33.75% HoH to ₹5.95 Cr, with EPS at ₹5.46. The company, a key player in automotive and industrial lubricants, holds 0.8% of India's total lubricant market share.

Growth drivers include significant operational efficiency gains: slashing supply lead times, cutting finished goods inventory cover from 60+ to under 30 days, and tightening credit control (debtor days down to 48). They invested ₹1 Cr in R&D and expect 15-20% cost reduction from automation.

Recent developments feature market expansion with new distributors and entry into four new countries.

Product diversification includes a new agriculture line, specialized extreme-temperature products, and Indian Army approvals.

The company also established new subsidiaries in Dubai and for technology, and secured major contracts with a PSU steel firm and BHEL.

The strategic focus remains on global reach and product diversification.