About Usfew groups can identify as closely with india's destiny and industrial progress as the mahindra group. The birth of mahindra & mahindra began when k. C. Mahindra visited the united states of america as chairman of the india supply mission. He met barney roos, inventor of the rugged 'general purpose vehicle' or jeep and had a flash of inspiration: wouldn't a vehicle that had proved its invincibility on the battlefields of world war ii be ideal for india's rugged terrain and its kutcha rural roads? Swift action followed thought. The mahindra brothers joined hands with a distinguished gentleman called ghulam mohammad. And, on october 2nd, 1945, mahindra & mohammad was set up as a franchise for assembling jeeps from willys, usa. Two years later, india became an independent nation and mahindra & mohammad changed its name to mahindra & mahindra. Since then, mahindra & mahindra (m & m) has grown steadily in size and stature and evolved into a group that occupies a premier position in almost all key sectors of the indian economy. born around the same time as independent india, mahindra is like a microcosm of the country of its birth. Indeed, few groups can identify as closely with india¿s destiny and industrial progress as the mahindra group. established in 1945 as a franchise for assembling jeeps from willys, usa, the company soon began manufacturing light commercial vehicles and agricultural tractors, emerging as one of india¿s leading auto brands. Today, the mahindra group is a leading manufacturer of multi-utility vehicles with significant presence in key sectors like automotive, farm equipment, financial services, trade and logistics, automotive components, after-market, it and infrastructure. mahindra & mahindra ltd. (m&m) is the leader in the utility vehicle (uv) segment in india and also manufactures passenger cars, three-wheelers and pick ups. It flagship suv, the scorpio (known as the mahindra goa in italy) is acknowledged the world over for its arresting blend of rugged utility and style, while its bolero suv was recently crowned india¿s leading suv brand for two years in a row with record sales of over 50,000 units in one year. |
Events Participation - Ssangyong Motor and Mahindra Sign Definitive Agreement
- Mahindra Automotive sector is the first asian OEM to receive the EPA Certification for light duty diesel trucks
- Mahindra USA inks sponsorship deal with Bill Dance
- Anand Mahindra gives Harvard $10 Million for Humanities Center
- Mahindra marketing initiatives captured in a local Magazine,Nicaragua
- Mahindra 2 Wheeler zooms into Motorcycles
- Mahindra sponsored Canadian NASCAR racing team won 2010 National Championship
- Mahindra & Mahindra features in Forbes Asian Fab 50 companies list
- Outback Odyssey-Story of one Mahindra owner from Australia about how he put his Pik-Up to the ultimate test on an adventure of a lifetime
- Mahindra & Mahindra ranked among the Top 4 wheelers category by Brand Equity
- Mahindra & Mahindra receives NDTV Profit Business Leadership Award 2010
- AGQUIP Field Day 2010,Australia
Happenings / News / Press CoverageMahindra’s Auto Sector clocks record breaking domestic sales of 27431 units in September 2009. Mumbai, October 1, 2009: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), a part of the US $6.3 billion Mahindra Group, today announced record breaking domestic auto sales of 27431 units for the month of September 2009, as against 24481 units in September 2008, an increase of 12.1%. The total UV sales in September 2009 which includes the Scorpio, the XYLO, the Bolero and Pick-Ups stand at 21961 units as against sales of 16059 units in September 2008, which is a growth of 36.8%. Mahindra’s YTD domestic sales stand at 132522 units in September 2009, as against 116971 units for the same period last year which is an increase of 13.3%. The company sold a total of 28434 vehicles (Domestic + Exports) in September 2009 as against 25630 vehicles sold in September 2008. About the Mahindra Group Mahindra embarked on its journey in 1945 by assembling the Willys Jeep in India and is now a US $6.3 billion Indian multinational. It employs over 1,00,000 people across the globe and enjoys a leadership position in utility vehicles, tractors and information technology, with a significant and growing presence in financial services, tourism, infrastructure development, trade and logistics. The Mahindra Group today is an embodiment of global excellence and enjoys a strong corporate brand image. Mahindra is the only Indian company among the top tractor brands in the world and has made an entry in the two-wheeler segment, which will see the company emerge as a full-range player with a presence in almost every segment of the automobile industry. The Mahindra Group recently expanded its IT portfolio when Tech Mahindra acquired the leading global business and information technology services company, Satyam Computer Services. The company is now known as Mahindra Satyam. Mahindra's Farm Equipment Sector is the proud recipient of the Japan Quality Medal, the only tractor company worldwide to be bestowed this honour. It also holds the distinction of being the only tractor company worldwide to win the Deming Prize. The US based Reputation Institute recently ranked Mahindra among the top 10 Indian companies in its Global 200: The World's Best Corporate Reputations list.
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 | Fact Sheet | | | Year of Establishment | : | 1945 | | Nature of Business | : | Supplier, Manufacturer, Exporter | | Major Markets | : | Indian Subcontinent, East/Middle Africa, North Africa, South/West Africa, East Europe, North Europe, Middle East, South/West Europe and North America |
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Contact Details| | Company Name:
| Mahindra & Mahindra Limited | | Contact Person: | Mr. Roma Balwani | | Telephone: | +(91)-(22)-24901441
| | Fax No: | +(91)-(22)-24900830 | | Address: | Automotive Sector, 2nd Floor Road No. 13, Worli., Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400 018 (India) |
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