India’s retail harvester market recorded a marginal decline in August 2026, with sales reaching 1,319 units, compared with 1,329 units in August 2025. The market declined by 0.75% year-on-year, indicating largely stable demand but a mixed performance across manufacturers. However, the broader financial-year picture remains positive. From April to August
The Government of India is expanding support for agricultural mechanization to make modern farm machinery more accessible to small and marginal farmers. Through the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM Scheme) under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), farmers can receive financial assistance for purchasing agricultural machinery, while Custom Hiring Centres
India’s electric tractor technology is heading to one of the country’s most demanding terrains. Cygnus Motors LLP has launched ‘Electrifying Himalayas’, a high-altitude endurance expedition designed to test its electric tractor in challenging Himalayan conditions. The expedition began from Rajkot on September 1, 2026, with the tractor embarking on a
Modern farming depends on a wide range of tools and machines to prepare the soil, sow seeds, manage crops and harvest produce efficiently. Two terms that are often used interchangeably are farm implements and agricultural machinery. Farm implements generally refer to tools and attachments used to perform specific farming operations,
VST Tillers Tractors Limited (VTTL) has partnered with Union Bank of India to expand retail finance options for farmers purchasing tractors and agricultural equipment. Under the new MoU, customers can access financing for VST tractors, power tillers, power reapers and power weeders through the company’s network of more than 1,000
PTO-driven pesticide sprayers require a tractor that can deliver steady PTO power, maintain the required 540 RPM, and safely handle the sprayer’s weight. For farmers looking for a versatile machine, the 30–45 HP tractor segment offers a strong balance of power, fuel efficiency, manoeuvrability and implement compatibility. However, choosing a
