Vishvanath Poddar

Resource Person Name: Vishvanath Poddar

Founder and Chairman of MRL Lubricants India Limited

Executive Profile

Mr. Vishvanath Poddar is the Founder and Chairman of MRL Lubricants India Limited, a pioneering Indian manufacturer of specialty oils, lubricants, pharmaceutical oils, transformer oils and industrial process oils marketed under the renowned MOROL® brand.

Since establishing the Company in 1995, Mr. Poddar has transformed MRL into a trusted manufacturing organization serving diverse industries across India. His leadership is founded on quality, integrity, innovation and long-term customer relationships.

Future Vision – Waste to Wealth Initiative

MRL is actively exploring an innovative circular economy project aimed at converting hazardous industrial waste into valuable resources through advanced recovery and recycling technologies. The initiative is expected to support import substitution, reduce environmental pollution, conserve natural resources and create sustainable economic value while promoting environmental responsibility.

Leadership Message

“True industrial success is achieved when business growth, environmental responsibility, and national development move forward together.”