Shell Lubricants showcased its comprehensive portfolio of lubrication and equipment reliability solutions for the construction and mining sectors at BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2026, held at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. The company also launched Shell Rimula R4 Plus for off-highway applications, bringing the proven performance of the Shell Rimula Synthetic Technology range to demanding construction and mining environments.
Shell Rimula R4 Plus is engineered with Synthetic Technology to deliver robust performance in demanding operating conditions, including high loads, elevated temperatures, extended operating hours and environments prone to contamination. It provides up to 2X superior protection against corrosion, deposits and wear, while enabling up to 40% lower top-up requirements, helping support equipment protection and reliability in demanding construction and mining operations.
At the event, Shell demonstrated how modern lubrication solutions extend beyond the lubricant itself, combining advanced products with technology-enabled services to help customers improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency. The showcase included the Shell Gadus range of advanced greases integrated with Shell Tactic ALS automatic lubrication systems; Shell Lube VideoCheck, an endoscopy service designed to assess engine condition; and on-site lubrication bay solutions. Together, these offerings are designed to help customers reduce downtime, improve maintenance practices and maximise equipment performance.
Fuelled by more than 5,000 OEM approvals globally across its product portfolio and deep technical expertise, Shell Lubricants is bringing global capabilities together with India-specific solutions to help customers unlock greater value in the country’s rapidly evolving construction and mining sectors.
Globally, Shell has been the number one supplier of finished lubricants for 19 consecutive years, according to Kline & Company’s global lubricants market assessment. Building on this global leadership, India remains an important growth market for Shell Lubricants, with opportunities across construction, mining, road transport, agriculture, power generation, general manufacturing and engineering.
Shell’s presence in India combines global lubricant technology and product-development expertise with local capabilities. The company has a global R&D centre in Bengaluru, alongside local manufacturing, sector-specific products and services, collaboration with customers and OEMs, and a broad distributor network. Shell’s lubricants portfolio in India is locally manufactured at its blending plant in Taloja, Maharashtra, reinforcing the company’s ‘Proudly Made in India’ proposition.