Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Maharatna Oil Marketing Company, and Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pilot a structured and scalable model for the responsible collection and recycling of used automotive lubricants.
This collaboration brings together the complementary strengths of two leading Indian organisations to address a critical sustainability challenge, while supporting compliance with India’s evolving Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework and advancing the country’s circular economy goals.
The initiative aims to establish an organized and traceable system for managing used lubricants—classified as hazardous waste, from collection and storage to recycling. The process will enable conversion into high-quality re-refined base oil, improving resource efficiency and reducing environmental risk. The pilot is expected to set new benchmarks for responsible waste management and support India’s transition towards a circular, resource-efficient economy.
Launching the pilot, Mr. Ch Srinivas, Executive Director – Lubes, HPCL, said: “Achieving true circularity in used oil begins with reintegrating re-refined base oil into finished lubricants. Our collaboration with Tata Motors is a significant step towards building a scalable model for used oil circularity and reducing the carbon footprint across operations.”
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Vikram Agrawal, Head – Parts and Services, Tata Motors Ltd., said, “Used automotive lubricant, if not handled responsibly, can cause long‑term environmental harm. Addressing this challenge calls for credible partners, clear processes and the ability to operate at scale. HPCL has been a trusted partner to Tata Motors across multiple dimensions, and this collaboration allows us to take a meaningful step towards organised and responsible recycling. With the combined strengths of both organisations, we believe this pilot can help establish a robust foundation for wider industry adoption.”
Under the partnership, HPCL will anchor the aggregation and transportation of used lubricants through authorised collection mechanisms, ensuring channelisation to registered recyclers. Tata Motors will leverage its extensive authorized service network to enable structured collection and promote responsible disposal practices across its ecosystem.
The pilot will be implemented across select states and governed by a joint committee comprising representatives from both organizations, responsible for monitoring progress and evaluating scalability.
As a holistic mobility solutions provider, Tata Motors complements its commercial vehicle portfolio with Sampoorna Seva 2.0, delivering end‑to‑end lifecycle solutions including assured turnaround times, annual maintenance contracts and access to genuine spare parts. These offerings are further strengthened by Fleet Edge, Tata Motors’ connected vehicle platform that enables data‑driven fleet optimisation and improved vehicle uptime. Tata Motors operates a network of over 4,500 sales and service touchpoints across India.
About HPCL:
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) was formed on July 15, 1974. HPCL is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) with annual Gross sales of Rs. 4,76,411 crores during 2025-26. On 31st January 2018, the Government of India transferred its 51.11% equity stake in HPCL to the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). As of March 2026, the shareholding (as a % total number of shares) of ONGC (Promotor & Promotor Group) is 54.9%, and the balance 45.1% is held by others.
HPCL achieved the highest-ever sales volume of 51.45 MMT and processed the highest-ever 26.04 million tonnes of crude during 2025-26, with 106.3% refinery capacity utilization and achieved pipeline throughput of 25.54 MMT during the year. HPCL holds approximately 20.27% market share in India and has a strong presence in refining and marketing petroleum products. During 2025-26, HPCL recorded the standalone PAT of ₹ 17,175 crore.
HPCL owns and operates Refineries at Mumbai and Visakhapatnam with designed capacities of 9.5 MMTPA and 15.0 MMTPA, respectively. HPCL also has a Lube Refinery at Mumbai for producing Lube Oil Base Stocks with a capacity of 428 TMTPA. HPCL holds a 48.99% equity stake in JV Company, HMEL, which operates an 11.3 MMTPA capacity refinery in Punjab, and also has a 16.96% equity stake in MRPL, which operates a 15 MMTPA capacity refinery in Karnataka.
HPCL has a vast marketing network consisting of 23 Zonal offices in major cities and 156 Regional Offices facilitated by a Supply and distribution infrastructure comprising 43 Terminals/Installations/Tap Off Points, 37 Depots & 28 Exclusive Lube Depots, 59 Aviation Fuel Stations, 55 LPG Bottling Plants, 4 Lube Blending plants. The customer touch points constitute 25,111 Retail Outlets, 1,638 SKO/LDO dealers, 382 Bazar Lube distributors, 160 Industrial Lube Distributors, 2,271 CNG facilities at Retail Outlets, 5,701 EV Charging Stations, 913 Door-to-door delivery dispensers and 6,389 LPG Distributorships with a customer base of 9.89 crore LPG consumers as of April 2026.
HPCL has the second-largest petroleum product pipeline network in India, with a network length of 5,440 km. HPCL also conducts business through 20 JV and Subsidiary companies operating across the oil and gas value chain.
HPCL has its Research & Development Centre named ‘HP Green R&D Centre’ in Bengaluru. The Centre provides advanced technical support to the Refineries and Marketing SBUs for operational improvement, absorbing new technologies, developing innovative and path-breaking technologies, licensing technologies, and becoming a knowledge hub. HPCL is committed to conducting business to preserve the environment, sustainable development, being a safe workplace, and enriching the quality of life of employees, customers, and the community. HPCL’s CSR reaffirms the continuing commitment of the corporation toward societal development. The key focus areas are in the fields of Child Care, Education, Health Care, Skill Development, Sports, Environment and Community Development, Contribution to Incubators/R&D and Public Funded Universities and positively influencing the lives of the less privileged.
About Tata Motors Ltd (Formerly TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd):
Part of the USD 180 billion Tata Group, Tata Motors Ltd., (BSE: Scrip code 544569; NSE: Scrip code TMCV) is India’s largest and a globally renowned manufacturer of utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses. With over eight decades of leadership in commercial mobility, the company is known for its innovation, reliability, and performance. Its advanced powertrains, connected technologies, and intelligent fleet solutions support a wide range of applications—from last-mile delivery to public transport while seamlessly driving the wheels of the nation’s economy. Guided by its brand promise Better Always, Tata Motors delivers future-ready solutions that enhance customer experience and drive sustainable growth. The company operates in India and South Korea, with a global presence across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and SAARC countries.
As per the Composite Scheme of Arrangement sanctioned by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench—amongst Tata Motors Limited, TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (the Company) and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited—the Company’s name was changed to Tata Motors Limited from TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (effective 29th October 2025), and its equity shares are listed on the BSE Ltd and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
