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 2026, retail harvester sales stood at 6,374 units, up from 6,190 units in the corresponding period of 2025, translating into approximately 2.97% YTD growth. The data shows a competitive market in which established players continue to lead volumes, while brands such as John Deere, Preet, Punni Vishavkarma and K.S. Agrotech are gaining ground in different periods. Also read the FADA August 2026: Tractor Retail Sales blog at Krishi Vikas.com.

August 2026 Harvester Sales: Market Remains Nearly Flat

The 1,319 units sold in August 2026 represent a decline of just 10 units from the 1,329 units sold in August 2025. This limited decline suggests that overall demand remained relatively stable, although the performance varied considerably between manufacturers. Some brands registered double-digit growth, while others experienced significant declines.

August 2026 Retail Harvester Sales: Top Manufacturers

Rank	Manufacturer	Aug’26 Sales	Aug’25 Sales	Market Share Aug’26	Share Change
1	Vishal	202	219	15.31%	-1.16 pp
2	Kartar	142	136	10.77%	+0.53 pp
3	Preet	114	73	8.64%	+3.15 pp
4	Malkit	94	90	7.13%	+0.35 pp
5	John Deere	81	98	6.14%	-1.23 pp
6	Punni Vishavkarma	78	42	5.91%	+2.75 pp
7	Dasmesh	50	81	3.79%	-2.30 pp
8	K.S. Agricultural	31	11	2.35%	+1.52 pp
9	Mahindra	30	28	2.27%	+0.17 pp
10	A D Agro	24	15	1.82%	+0.69 pp
11	Guru Nanak	24	19	1.82%	+0.39 pp
12	Hira	24	26	1.82%	-0.14 pp
13	K.S. Agrotech	24	9	1.82%	+1.14 pp
14	Harjeet Agro	22	20	1.67%	+0.16 pp
15	Surindera	20	17	1.52%	+0.24 pp
—	Others	359	445	27.22%	-6.27 pp
Total	Industry	1,319	1,329	100%	-0.75%

Market-share change represents the year-on-year change in percentage points.

1. Vishal Retains the No. 1 Position

Vishal remained the largest harvester brand in the August retail market, selling 202 units compared with 219 units in August 2025. Its market share stood at 15.31%, down from 16.48% a year earlier. This represents a 1.16 percentage-point decline in market share. Despite the fall in sales, Vishal continued to maintain its leadership position.

2. Kartar Maintains Second Position

Kartar ranked second with 142 units, compared with 136 units in August 2025. The company recorded approximately 4.4% YoY growth, while its market share improved from 10.23% to 10.77%.

3. Preet Posts a Strong August Performance

Preet emerged as one of the strongest performers among the leading manufacturers. Its August sales increased to 114 units from 73 units, representing growth of approximately 56%. The brand’s market share rose sharply from 5.49% to 8.64%, a gain of 3.15 percentage points. This performance helped Preet move into third position during the month.

4. Malkit Records Moderate Growth

Malkit sold 94 units in August 2026, compared with 90 units in August 2025. Its market share increased from 6.77% to 7.13%, giving the company a 0.35 percentage-point gain.

5. John Deere Sees Monthly Decline

John Deere recorded 81 units in August 2026 against 98 units a year earlier. Sales declined by approximately 17.3%, while market share fell from 7.37% to 6.14%. Despite this monthly setback, John Deere’s YTD performance remained one of the strongest in the market.

6. Punni Vishavkarma Gains Significant Ground

Punni Vishavkarma recorded 78 units in August, compared with 42 units in August 2025. This represents approximately 85.7% YoY growth. Its market share increased from 3.16% to 5.91%, a gain of 2.75 percentage points. The brand was therefore among the biggest market-share gainers during August.

YTD Harvester Sales Grow 2.97% in April-August 2026

While August witnessed a marginal decline, the April-August 2026 period tells a more positive story. Retail harvester sales increased to 6,374 units, compared with 6,190 units in April-August 2025. The industry therefore recorded approximately 2.97% growth during the first five months of FY2026-27. The YTD numbers also reveal a gradual shift in competitive positioning.

YTD Retail Harvester Sales: April-August 2026

Rank	Manufacturer	Apr-Aug’26	Apr-Aug’25	Market Share ’26	Market Share ’25	Share Change
1	Vishal Combine	806	912	12.65%	14.73%	-2.09 pp
2	Kartar	723	934	11.34%	15.09%	-3.75 pp
3	John Deere	658	533	10.32%	8.61%	+1.71 pp
4	Preet	509	497	7.99%	8.03%	-0.04 pp
5	Dasmesh	416	407	6.53%	6.58%	-0.05 pp
6	Malkit Group	403	456	6.32%	7.37%	-1.04 pp
7	Punni Vishavkarma	244	112	3.83%	1.81%	+2.02 pp
8	K.S. Agrotech	169	56	2.65%	0.90%	+1.75 pp
9	Guru Nanak	145	121	2.27%	1.95%	+0.32 pp
10	Mahindra	136	116	2.13%	1.87%	+0.26 pp
11	Crop Master	128	110	2.01%	1.78%	+0.23 pp
12	Surindera	100	81	1.57%	1.31%	+0.26 pp
13	Standard	89	36	1.40%	0.58%	+0.81 pp
14	Hira	82	89	1.29%	1.44%	-0.15 pp
15	Panesar	82	93	1.29%	1.50%	-0.22 pp
—	Others	1,684	1,637	26.42%	26.45%	-0.03 pp
Total	Industry	6,374	6,190	100%	100%	+2.97%

1. Vishal Leads the YTD Market

Vishal remained the YTD leader with 806 units, compared with 912 units during April-August 2025. Its market share stood at 12.65%, down from 14.73%, resulting in a 2.09 percentage-point decline. Kartar followed with 723 units and an 11.34% market share. Its share declined by a more significant 3.75 percentage points from the previous year.

2. John Deere Strengthens Its YTD Position

John Deere delivered one of the strongest performances during the April-August period. Its sales increased from 533 units to 658 units, representing approximately 23.5% growth. Its market share also climbed from 8.61% to 10.32%, a gain of 1.71 percentage points. This helped John Deere consolidate the third position in the YTD market.

3. Punni Vishavkarma More Than Doubles YTD Sales

Punni Vishavkarma recorded a particularly strong YTD performance. Sales increased from 112 units to 244 units, meaning the brand more than doubled its volume compared with the previous year. Its market share rose from 1.81% to 3.83%, representing a gain of 2.02 percentage points.

4. K.S. Agrotech Shows Strong Momentum

K.S. Agrotech also recorded significant growth during April-August 2026. The company sold 169 units, compared with 56 units in the same period last year. Its market share increased from 0.90% to 2.65%, a gain of 1.75 percentage points.

Krishi Vikas’s Take

India’s harvester market remains in growth territory despite a marginal August correction. The 0.75% August decline is relatively limited, while the 2.97% YTD growth indicates that overall demand remains ahead of last year’s level. For dealers, this changing competitive landscape creates an opportunity to focus on crop-specific harvester requirements, local demand patterns, financing and after-sales support. For farmers, greater competition can mean more choices when comparing machine specifications, operating economics and service support.

Krishi Vikas is a Digital Krishi Bazar and we offer agricultural services like Buy/Sell/Rent tractors, harvesters, goods vehicles & agri-equipment. Please contact us for more information.

Subscribe to our Youtube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@JoinKrishiVikas

Follow us for Latest Tractor Industry Updates!

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinkrishivikas/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/joinkrishivikas

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joinkrishivikas/

Download the Krishi Vikas App now!

Play Store – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.krishivikas.android&pcampaignid=web_share

App Store – https://apps.apple.com/in/app/krishi-vikas-udyog-kisan-app/id6449253442