Company overview
Mahindra Automotive is an Indian automobile manufacturer headquartered in Mumbai. Established in 1945 as Mahindra & Mohammed, the company later became Mahindra & Mahindra and is now part of the Mahindra Group. It is one of India’s largest SUV manufacturers, with its tractor subsidiary being the world's largest tractor producer. In 2025, Mahindra was ranked 18th on Fortune India’s list of top companies. The company has grown through acquisitions, including Balkania in 1984 and Gujarat Tractors in 1999. Mahindra began assembling Jeep vehicles under license in 1954 and later manufactured light commercial vehicles and agricultural tractors. The company has expanded into new industries, including two-wheelers (Kinetic Motors in 2008) and electric vehicles (REVA Electric Car Company, renamed Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd in 2016). In 2011, Mahindra acquired SsangYong Motor, a South Korean automotive manufacturer. The company produces a wide range of vehicles including SUVs, pickups, and tractors, with models like the Scorpio and XUV500. Mahindra has also engaged in joint ventures with companies such as Renault, Ford and Mitsubishi.
