What we do Optimus Finance Ltd is an Indian NBFC offering loans and investments, with subsidiaries focused on lubricants, base oils, and infrastructure sectors. |
Founded in 1,991 |
Market share Significant presence in niche lubricants and financial services markets with listed entities in India and abroad. |
Problem solved Provides diversified financing solutions and niche lubricant products meeting industry and automotive needs internationally. |
Top clients or who we serve B2B clients in automotive, industrial sectors, international markets including Middle East and Africa, plus real estate and infrastructure clients. |
Key management Dipak Raval (Chairman & Whole Time Director), Milind Joshi (CFO), Vruti Surti (Company Secretary) |
Our journey and innovations Started in 1991, evolved into an NBFC with global lubricant manufacturing; expanded through subsidiaries in UAE, Kenya, and infrastructure ventures. |
Where we operate India, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, markets across Middle East, Africa, GCC, and North Africa. |
Top products or what we offer Financial services including loans and hire-purchase; specialty lubricants and base oils; real estate and infrastructure projects. |
Top brands Maximus International Limited, Maximus Lubricants, Quantum Lubricants, Maximus Infra Ventures; known for specialty and automotive lubricants. |
Raw materials needed Base oils, additives, specialty chemicals for lubricant production. |
Raw materials supplier Global petrochemical suppliers and additive manufacturers (specific names not provided). |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Mix of recurring income from financing and cyclical revenues from trade and manufacturing segments. |
Our industry position Emerging regional leader in lubricant manufacturing and diversified NBFC with international business operations. |
Financial highlights Consolidated FY25 revenue approx Rs 158.3 crore; net profit Rs 9.6 crore; standalone revenue Rs 1.49 crore; diversified revenue streams. |
Geographical revenue split Majority revenue from markets outside India including UAE and Africa; India operations contribute a small portion. |
Order book - |
Whats driving growth Expansion of lubricant manufacturing and exports, diversification into infrastructure sectors, strategic investments in subsidiaries abroad. |
Our future plans Grow exports to GCC, expand African market presence, develop real estate/infrastructure projects via Maximus Infra Ventures. |
Our green promise - |
Our people and values Committed to professional ethics, diversity with female director inclusion, and robust governance. |
Key challenges ahead Managing regulatory compliance across countries, scaling infrastructure business, geopolitical risks in export markets. |
Interesting facts Started as 'Kalali Finance' in 1991; evolved through several name changes; owns manufacturing plants across UAE and Kenya. |
Risks and strategy Risk mitigation via diversified subsidiaries; strong internal controls; focus on compliance and sustainable growth. |
