Mumbai, November 01, 2025: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Business (FEB), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for October 2025.Domestic sales in October 2025 were at 72,071units, as against 64,326 units in October 2024, reflecting a 12% year-on-year growth. For the festive period of September & October 2025 put together the growth is 27.4% compared with same period last year, on account of split of festive season in these 2 months in 2025 compared to full festive season falling in October last year.
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Agriculture is the backbone of India, supporting nearly half of the population with livelihood and food security. Yet, the foundation of this agriculture—the soil—is under increasing stress. Over the years, farmers have relied heavily on chemical fertilizers, intensive cropping, and traditional practices without scientific inputs. This has led to soil degradation, loss of organic matter, and nutrient deficiencies.
Agriculture in India depends heavily on water. Monsoons, rivers, groundwater, tanks and ponds—these are lifelines; but increasingly, they are unpredictable. Erratic rainfall, groundwater depletion, droughts, and inefficient irrigation systems combine to challenge farmers’ livelihoods and food security. To address these issues, the Government of India launched an umbrella mission in 2015-16: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY), meaning Prime Minister’s Agriculture Irrigation Scheme.
The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme is one of the most significant financial initiatives by the Government of India to empower farmers. Introduced in August 1998, the scheme was designed by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on the recommendations of the R. V. Gupta Committee. Since then, it has become a vital instrument to provide affordable, timely, and flexible credit to farmers across the country.
Agriculture is not just an occupation in India; it is a way of life for millions. From small farmers cultivating half an acre to large landholders managing hundreds of acres with modern tools like tractors, the challenges of farming remain significant. Rising costs of inputs, unpredictable weather, and fluctuating market prices make farming a risky venture. To address these challenges, the Government of India has launched several welfare schemes, one of the most impactful being the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN).
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Choosing the right tractor HP (horsepower) is one of the most important decisions a farmer makes when buying a tractor. A tractor is more than just a machine – it is the heart of modern farming operations. Whether it's ploughing, sowing, harvesting, or transporting, the right tractor horsepower ensures efficiency, saves fuel, and helps farmers get the most out of their investment.
In this tractor buying guide, we'll break down the ideal tractor power selection for small, medium, and large farms, so you can match the horsepower to your farming needs.
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