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Domestic tractor sales in India dropped by 22.67% in March 2024, with 63,755 units sold, signaling challenges for the industry.
In a reflection of the challenges faced by the agricultural machinery sector, domestic tractor sales in India experienced a significant decline of 22.67% in March 2024. According to data compiled by industry experts, 63,755 tractors were sold during this period, compared to 82,450 units sold in March 2023. While this decline presents a notable setback, industry insiders are hopeful for a renewal in the forthcoming season.
Manufacturer | Mar’24 | Mar’23 | Growth % | MS Mar’24 | MS Mar’23 | MS YoY |
M&M Group | 24276 | 33622 | - 27.80 | 38.08 | 40.78 | -2.70 |
Tafe Group | 10878 | 13674 | -20.45 | 17.06 | 16.58 | 0.48 |
Sonalika | 8682 | 10616 | -18.22 | 13.62 | 12.88 | 0.74 |
Escorts | 8054 | 9601 | -16.11 | 12.63 | 11.64 | 0.99 |
John Deere | 5523 | 5931 | -6.88 | 8.66 | 7.19 | 1.47 |
New Holland | 3062 | 3707 | -17.40 | 4.80 | 4.50 | 0.31 |
Kubota | 1301 | 2546 | -48.90 | 2.04 | 3.09 | -1.05 |
Captain | 482 | 501 | -3.79 | 0.76 | 0.61 | 0.15 |
VST | 475 | 574 | -17.25 | 0.75 | 0.70 | 0.05 |
Preet | 462 | 697 | -33.72 | 0.72 | 0.85 | -0.12 |
Indo Farm | 412 | 621 | -33.66 | 0.65 | 0.75 | -0.11 |
ACE | 88 | 274 | -67.88 | 0.14 | 0.33 | -0.19 |
SDF | 60 | 86 | -30.23 | 0.09 | 0.10 | -0.01 |
Total | 63755 | 82450 | -22.67 | 100 | 100 |
India's leading tractor manufacturer, Mahindra Tractor, reported sales of 24,276 units in March 2024, reflecting a 27.80% decrease from the previous year's sales of 33,622 tractors. Despite this decline, Mahindra remains a dominant player in the market, although experiencing a 2.70% loss in market share.
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TAFE, another prominent brand, witnessed a 20.45% decrease in sales, with 10,878 units sold in March 2024 compared to 13,674 units in March 2023. TAFE's market share stands at 0.48%, indicating a slight dip.
Sonalika International recorded sales of 8,682 tractors in March 2024 compared to 10616 units in March 2023, marking an 18.22% decrease from the previous year. However, the brand's market share saw a marginal increase of 0.74%.
Escorts, a key player in the industry, reported sales of 8,054 tractors in March 2024 compared to the 9,601 units in March 2023, experiencing a 16.11% decline from the previous year. Nevertheless, the company managed to increase its market share by 0.99%.
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John Deere's sales stood at 5,523 tractors in March 2024 compared to the 5931 units in March 2023, representing a 6.88% decrease from the previous year. Despite this, the brand witnessed a 1.47% increase in market share.
New Holland reported a 17.40% decrease in sales, with 3,062 units sold in March 2024 compared to 3,707 units in March 2023. However, the brand's market share experienced a slight growth of 0.31%.
Kubota faced a significant decline of 48.90% in sales, with only 1,301 units sold in March 2024 compared to 2,546 units in March 2023. The company's market share also decreased by 1.05%.
Captain Tractor faced a significant decline of 3.79% in sales, with only 482 units sold in March 2024 compared to Tractors sold in March 2023. The company's market share also decreased by 0.15%.
The VST faced a significant decline of 17.25% in sales, with only 475 units sold in March 2024 compared to 574 units sold in March 2023. The company’s market share is 0.05%.
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Preet faced a significant decline of 33.72% in sales, with only 462 units sold in March 2024 compared to 697 units sold in March 2023. The company’s market share also showed a decline of 0.12%.
Indo Farm faced a decline of 33.66% in sales, with only 412 units sold in March 2024 compared to 621 units sold in March 2023. The Company’s market share also declined by 0.11%.
ACE faced a decline of 67.88% in sales, with only 88 units sold in March 2024 compared to 274 units sold in March 2023. The Company’s market share also declined by 0.19%.
SDF faced a decline of 30.23% in sales, with 60 units sold in March 2024 compared to 86 units sold in March 2023. The company’s market share also declined by 0.01%.
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The overall domestic tractor sales report for March 2024 shows 63755 tractors sold compared to 82450 tractors sold in March 2023. This led to a 22.67% decrease in domestic tractor sales in March 2024. Stay tuned with CMV360 for more updates related to tractor sales reports.