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tractors
Manufacturing Charging ahead: What farmers need to know before switching to EV tractors
Electric tractors are emerging as a cleaner, quieter, and more cost-effective alternative to diesel models, according to Agri_TIO. The report advises farmers to assess operational needs, battery range, charging infrastructure, and long-term ownership costs. State-level incentives and financing schemes can further reduce adoption costs.
Manufacturing India's tractor boom masks slow farm mechanisation as electrification takes root below 7 kW
India posted record tractor wholesales in FY26, but overall farm mechanisation remains at 47%. The fastest-growing equipment segment is small walk-behind machines of 1.5–7 kW, where electrification is arriving first, supported by policy and unique motor physics.
Manufacturing Mahindra retains FY27 tractor growth guidance despite 18% jump in June-quarter volumes
Mahindra & Mahindra retained its FY27 guidance for mid-single-digit growth in the domestic tractor industry despite an 18% jump in June-quarter domestic volumes. The company sold 158,000 tractors with a 44.9% market share, while farm machinery revenue hit a record ₹362 crore. Management cited a high second-half base and monsoon uncertainty for the cautious outlook.
Manufacturing VST Tillers Tractors to set up ₹100-crore global tech centre in Hosur
VST Tillers Tractors Ltd (VTTL) has broken ground on a ₹100-crore Global Tech Centre in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The facility will serve as the company's primary hub for R&D in next-generation farm machinery, including tractors, tillers, and electric and intelligent equipment, strengthening testing and validation capabilities.
Manufacturing Mahindra Tractors Launches YuvoTech+ 585 DI V1 Pan-India, Plans Seven New Models This Fiscal Year
Mahindra Tractors has launched the YuvoTech+ 585 DI V1 multi-purpose tractor across India. The company also announced plans to introduce seven new tractors and 12 new features this fiscal year, including products from the New Tractor range and Swaraj Protek.