
Samvar Mavani
DirectorMOSIL Lubricants Private Limited
Our Advisory Board plays a pivotal role in maintaining the excellence and relevance of India’s specialized Platform for Lubricants, Additives and Base oils. We are proud to introduce the distinguished Members of the Founding Advisory Board of Lubricant India Expo & Summit, comprised of industry leaders, subject-matter experts and seasoned veterans who bring decades of collective experience and insight.
Their strategic guidance plays a pivotal role in shaping the direction and depth of the conference with their deep understanding of market trends, technological advancements, and the evolving needs of the lubricant sector, our Advisory Board actively contributes to curating thought-provoking sessions, fostering meaningful dialogue and driving innovation across the industry.
We are privileged to have their support and involvement as we work together to create a platform that not only reflects the current landscape but also paves the way for future growth and collaboration.













“Solving industrial challenges through data-driven lubrication solutions.”
Samvar works at the intersection of engineering, data and real-world industrial needs. As Director at MOSIL Lubricants, he focuses on developing high-performance lubrication solutions for critical applications in steel, cement, mining, automotive and more.
With over 20 years of hands-on experience, he enjoys working closely with OEMs and maintenance teams to understand application challenges, validate solutions and deliver products that work — not just in the lab, but on the field. His approach is rooted in technical depth, customer feedback and data-backed decision-making.
Samvar has been involved in projects ranging from biodegradable lubricants to aviation greases and open gear formulations, with a strong emphasis on reliability, sustainability and performance.
At the core, he believes every lubricant tells a story and is passionate about getting that story right.

Bhupinder Singh is a global business leader with over 30 years of experience in lubricants and FMCG markets across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. He has led strategic growth for global brands including Castrol (BP), BAPCO, Duckhams, Vanol, and currently BluechemGROUP, where he serves as Director – Global Lubricants & Base Oil Business.
Bhupinder has successfully launched brands in new markets, built high-performance distributor networks, and managed multi-million-litre sales pipelines. His expertise spans P&L management, toll blending, OEM partnerships, regulatory affairs, pricing strategy, and marketing campaigns.
A sought-after industry voice, he is the Founder of ‘Lubricant Specialists’—the world’s largest LinkedIn group for lubricants professionals with over 35,000 members—and has been a speaker and advisory member at leading international conferences.
He holds an MBA in Marketing & Finance and a B.Sc. in Chemistry.

Dr Tarunendr Singh currently holds a position as Director – Business Development at Siddharth Grease & Lubes Pvt. Ltd.
Dr Singh has been working in the field of greases and tribology for the past 38 years with research results reported in over 100 published papers. His research and service contributions have been recognized by multiple awards. He has extensive knowledge and experience in lubricants and greases.
He previously worked at the R&D Centre of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd.
Dr Singh obtained his Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry with focus on Extreme Pressure Lubricant Additives from Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi in 1990. He also obtained his B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Chemistry, MBA in Marketing and UG Diploma in German Language.
He is associated with NLGI-India Chapter since its inception 1997. Currently he is serving as Sr Vice President of NLGI-IC. He was conferred with Life Time Achievement and Long Service Awards from NLGI-IC for his immense contribution to the grease industry.
He is also active in Tribology Society of India and currently holding the position of Joint Secretary.
He is convener of grease committee for framing the Indian Grease Standards on behalf of Bureau of Indian Standards. In the recent past he has made specifications for ISO-2137.
Dr Singh is a recipient of 2024 NLGI Golden Grease Gun Award for his valuable work within the grease industry in the development of grease technology, manufacturing, testing, applications and better understanding of grease behavior or the promotion of grease usage.
He always believes in building long term professional and personal relationships that bring value and last a lifetime.

Responsible for driving R&D activities for India & Asia-Pacific region for specialties lubricants. Dr. Ravi’s role includes building and leading a state-of-the-art Regional Chemistry & Tribology Laboratory in Mysore, supporting sales, marketing and quality teams with innovative lubrication solutions. He drives the development of sustainable new products while ensuring HSE standards and zero-accident culture in a constant evolving and demanding region.
Ravi Bactavatchalou, 45, of Indian descent, spent 20 years in France and 16 years in Germany before relocating to India in January 2025. He holds a tri-national PhD in Experimental Physics with a focus on Material Sciences from France, Germany and Luxembourg.
A technology-driven leader with over 15 years of R&D experience across Sealing & Lubrication, Tribology, Engineering, Laboratories & Simulations and Material Sciences, he places strong value on customer-centric innovation. Dr. Ravi is convinced that true innovation emerges when research institutes and universities collaborate closely with industry to address real-world challenges. In this spirit, he previously served on the Advisory Board of the German Association of Tribology (Gesellschaft für Tribologie, GfT).
In addition, Dr. Ravi believe it is our responsibility to prepare the next generation for future challenges. In his free time, he served as President of the Alumni Association of the Technical University of Mannheim, with the main goal of strengthening collaboration between universities and industries and advising universities on the competencies students will need in tomorrow’s industry.
In his current role as Head of R&D at Klüber Lubrication India, he is building a sustainable R&D structure tailored to customer needs in India and the Asia-Pacific region. His expertise spans technology scouting, customer-driven innovation, and stakeholder alignment with global boards in a multinational environment.

Mr. Jayanta Ray is currently part of GS Caltex India Leadership Team for past 9 years leading Industrial, OEM and ESG portfolio having over 29 Years of Lubricant Industry experience in Global Organizations like Shell and GS Caltex. He has vast experience in managing cross functional projects to drive Channel / Direct Key Accounts / OEM business in B2B /B2C sectors. His expertise lies in blending Strategy with implementation in Down Stream Lubricants segment managing Global/ Local Business Units through multiple channels in India and Export markets.

Samarth Shah is the Director of Molygraph Lubricants, a pioneering Indian manufacturer of specialty lubricants with more than three decades of expertise. As the third generation of leadership in the family business, he has been part of Molygraph for over 12 years, playing a pivotal role in transforming it from a strong domestic brand into an emerging global player.
With a degree in Law and an MBA, Samarth brings strategic business thinking with a deep understanding of industrial markets. This foundation has enabled him to steer Molygraph’s expansion across Southeast Asia, Middle East, Canada and Australia, where the company has established strong distribution networks and strategic partnerships.
His vision combines technical insight with global outlook, ensuring Molygraph delivers high-performance, world-class solutions while staying agile and customer-focused across diverse markets.
Samarth’s expertise lies at the intersection of international business and marketing, to combine global market insight with strategic brand-building.
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