For decades, Tripura and much of North-East India have been viewed as consumer markets rather than manufacturing hubs. Goods were imported, jobs were limited, and young talent was forced to migrate. That narrative is now being challenged by a new generation of industrial entrepreneurs — and at the forefront of that change is Saumyadeep Sarkar.
Through FRANEAN Lubricants Pvt Ltd, Sarkar has built one of the first modern automotive lubricant manufacturing and blending facilities in Tripura, giving the state a powerful entry into India’s ₹90,000+ crore lubricant industry.
A Vision Bigger Than One Company
Saumyadeep Sarkar did not set out to simply create another engine oil brand. His goal was far more ambitious:
to prove that world-class manufacturing can be built in Tripura.
While most lubricant brands operate from western or southern India, Sarkar made a bold move — setting up FRANEAN’s manufacturing base in Gomati district, Tripura. This was not just a business decision; it was a statement.
It said:
“Tripura can manufacture.
Tripura can compete.
Tripura can lead.”
Turning a Remote State into an Industrial Node
By establishing FRANEAN’s blending plant in Kakraban, Sarkar created more than a factory — he created an industrial ecosystem.
This includes:
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Direct employment in production, quality control, and logistics
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Indirect jobs for transporters, suppliers, packaging vendors, and dealers
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A supply chain that now operates inside the state instead of outside it
For the first time, Tripura became a producer of automotive lubricants, not just a buyer.
From Local Manufacturing to National Reach
FRANEAN today supplies:
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Motorcycle and car engine oils
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Diesel and commercial vehicle lubricants
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Gear oils, hydraulic oils, and industrial fluids
These products are sold not just in Tripura, but across North-East India and expanding into other Indian markets. Every can of FRANEAN oil that moves outside the state carries with it something rare:
“Manufactured in Tripura.”
This is how industrial reputations are built.
Empowering Entrepreneurs Across the Region
Sarkar’s model goes beyond manufacturing. Through the FRANEAN Distributor Programme, he has created opportunities for local businessmen to become regional entrepreneurs.
Distributors don’t just sell products — they build markets, networks, and long-term enterprises tied to a growing Indian brand.
This multiplies the economic impact of one factory into hundreds of independent businesses across North-East India.
Changing How India Sees Tripura
When national buyers, transporters, and dealers deal with FRANEAN, they are dealing with a Tripura-based manufacturer. This is slowly but powerfully changing how the rest of India views the state — not as a remote outpost, but as an emerging manufacturing hub.
And that is the real achievement.
The Bigger Picture
Saumyadeep Sarkar is not just building FRANEAN.
He is building confidence in Tripura’s industrial future.
Every machine installed, every batch produced, every distributor onboarded sends a clear message:
Tripura belongs on India’s manufacturing map — and it’s here to stay. 🚀
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