John Deere India sells over 1 lakh tractors in a year, a first for the company in India

John Deere India has crossed a significant milestone by selling more than 1 lakh tractors in India within a year. The company says this shows that farmers, agri-entrepreneurs and distribution partners trust its products, technology and customer support network.

The company regards the achievement as a major chapter in its journey in India. Machines are playing a growing role in raising farm yields and operational efficiency, and the figure points to that, it says. According to the company, it has supported the changing needs of Indian farming across different crops, farming practices and agro-climatic conditions through solutions developed in the country.

Rajesh Sinha, Managing Director and Country Manager of John Deere India, said on the occasion: "Selling more than 1 lakh tractors in a year is not just a business milestone. It mirrors the confidence that Indian farmers and channel partners have in John Deere." Sinha is also Strategic Advisor to the President, Construction and Forestry Worldwide. He added that the company is committed to giving farmers dependable equipment, advanced technology and solutions that help improve productivity, profitability and sustainability.

Over the past few years, John Deere has contributed to advancing farm mechanisation through technology and solutions built for the Indian market. The company is also an important part of John Deere's global operations and exports products from India to more than 110 countries worldwide.

According to the company, the milestone of nearly 1 lakh in sales is the result of the combined effort of employees, dealers, suppliers and business partners across the country. With a strong dealer network and fast after-sales service, John Deere is helping customers raise productivity while promoting sustainable farming practices.

John Deere has been in India for more than 28 years. Its operations here include tractor manufacturing units in Pune and Dewas, engineering and enterprise technology capabilities in Pune, a global IT presence in Pune and Bengaluru, parts distribution centres in Nagpur and Indore, and financial services operations in Pune. According to the company, these capabilities support John Deere's business in the Indian market as well as worldwide.