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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

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mahindramahindra ltd History

1945

  • Company incorporated.
  • Began manufacturing Jeep vehicles under license from Willys Motors Inc.; acted as exclusive distributors.

1955

  • Converted to Public Limited Company at Mumbai.

1958

  • Entered agreement with Birfield Ltd. to form Mahindra Sintered Products Private Limited.

1968

  • Instrumentation & Electronics Division formed by merger of Mahindra Engineering Co.
  • Acquired whole paid-up capital of Mahindra Electro-Chemicals Products Ltd.
  • Merged wholly-owned subsidiary Mahindra Engineering Co. effective 1st April.

1970

  • Changed name to Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

1977

  • Allotted preference and equity shares on merger with International Tractor Co.
  • Merged International Tractor Company effective 1st November.
  • Merged with Indian National Diesel Engine Co. during 1977-78.

1978

  • Started negotiations with Balania K. Zacharopoulos for Jeep manufacture in Greece.

1979

  • Issued 57,22,764 bonus equity shares 1:1.

1983

  • Issued 76,30,352 bonus equity shares 2:3.

1984

  • Mahindra Spicer Ltd. amalgamated; allotted 1,88,166 shares.
  • Entered collaboration with Foramer S.A. for offshore rig; obtained ONGC order.

1985

  • Obtained letter of intent for 50,000 EPABX/PAXs with OKI Electric.
  • Signed MOU with British Telecom for telecom opportunities.
  • MBT became subsidiary with 60% holding; BT subscribed 40%.

1987

  • Received approval for Peugeot 504 pick-up manufacture.
  • Introduced M-595 tractor.

1988

  • Acquired offshore drilling rig Ile d' Amsterdam.
  • Received letter of intent for land rig from ONGC.

1989

  • Introduced improved CJ 500 jeeps, FJ LCVs, and sporty jeep model.
  • Acquired automotive pressing unit at Kanhe from Guest Keen Williams.

1990

  • Introduced MDI 2500 A engine and 10-seater vehicle.
  • Received ONGC contract extension for rig.
  • Issued 48,16,012 convertible debentures/bonds on rights basis.
  • Issued debentures/bonds to Mahindra Companies and IFC.
  • Issued debentures/bonds to employees.
  • Allotted 49,90,354 debentures and 26,20,371 bonds.
  • Allotted Rs 20 crore 14% redeemable NCDs.

1991

  • Launched XDP 4.90 diesel engine replacement kits.
  • Introduced Commander vehicles and Armada.
  • Introduced 225 DI tractor.
  • Allotted 8,64,049 zero interest bonds to Peugeot India Holding.
  • Converted debentures and bonds into 49,90,354 and 34,84,420 equity shares.
  • Issued Rs 25 crore 14% NCDs to Infrastructure Leasing.

1992

  • Proposed new LCV with larger platform.
  • Issued 72,42,719 14.5% NCDs with warrants; 3,62,136 to employees.

1993

  • Planned mini bus, MM Deluxe, Armada deluxe, Cabking, CL-Classic pick-ups.
  • Mahindra Nissan Allwyn Ltd. amalgamated effective 1st November; allotted 9,73,200 shares.
  • Issued 100,47,043 GDRs valued at US $74.75 million.

1994

  • Established Mahindra USA Inc. in Texas.
  • Allotted 9,73,200 shares to MNAL shareholders; 11,14,682 against warrants; 35,85,874 to Ford; 28,00,000 to promoter group.

1995

  • Launched Cabking DI 3150 LCV; Mahindra Classic 4WD; Commander 5-Door Hard Top.
  • Launched 365 DI and 585 DI tractors.
  • Entered JV with Ford for passenger vehicles company.
  • Allotted 22,71,322 equity shares on warrant conversion; issued 407,17,489 bonus shares 2:3.
  • Tractor division received ISO 9001 certification.

1996

  • Proposed Armada Grand with XD3 diesel engine.
  • Launched soft top, FRP versions of CL/MM 550; 8-seater Armada; Commander 650 DI; MM 540/550 XDB.
  • Offered $100 million 5% convertible notes into GDRs; 15,73,830 shares issued.

1997

  • Zaheerabad plant and R&D division awarded ISO 9002 and 9001 certifications.
  • Undertook manufacture of vehicle body dies with Fuji Technica technology; introduced 7 new models.
  • Introduced 275 DI TU and 585-C, 585 DI tractors.
  • Setting up engineering and product development centre at Thane.
  • Signed JV agreement with Mondragon Corporation for iron foundry.
  • Entering 50:50 JV with Case for high horsepower tractors.
  • M&M-Sealand JV considering Ro-Ro railway service.
  • Tied up with Sega and Mitsubishi for family entertainment centres JV.
  • Signed agreement with Chemoleums for Mahindra Singlestar lubricating oil.
  • Signed wage agreement at Kandivali automotive plant introducing MPS.

1998

  • Promoted JV with Infrastructure Leasing, Tidco for industrial park near Chennai.
  • Signed productivity wage agreement at Kandivali tractor plant.
  • Signed new productivity agreements at Kandivli, Nashik, Zaheerabad plants.
  • Mahindra Ford likely to sign MoU for auto kits.
  • Mercedes-Benz India and Mahindra Ford signed MoU with DGFT.
  • Maersk, M&M, Tidco proposed JV for Colachel hub port.
  • Planned 50:50 JV with Punjab government for agro-commodity exchange.

1999

  • Set up Mahindra Auto Specialities Ltd for bullet-proofing vehicles; signed MoU with Plasan Sasa.
  • Floated JV with TVS group for auto software solutions.
  • Planned Mitsubishi models including Pajero.
  • Created tier-IT structure under Mahindra Holdings & Financial Ltd.
  • Entered three-wheeler market with diesel-driven eight-seater.

2000

  • Planned launch of first CNG-powered utility vehicle in Delhi.
  • Kandivli tractor plant faced illegal strike.
  • Proposed redemption of US $25.378 million bonds.
  • Tied up with Citibank for dealer financing.
  • Launched eight-seater Marshal DI Deluxe 2000.
  • Mahindra Auto Specialities delivered first Neticle Quadro.
  • Launched Arjun 605 DI tractor.
  • Signed agreement with Renault for Scorpio engines.
  • Launched voluntary scheme for tractor division employees.
  • Planned launch of 2.5-litre Bolero.
  • Launched 39 HP and 40 HP Bhoomi Putra tractors.
  • Entered technical alliance with AVL List GmbH for LCVs.
  • Planned LCV launch under Loadking name.
  • Launched Bolero GLX.
  • Planned Scorpio launch.
  • Launched Arjun 605 DI in Andhra Pradesh.
  • Planned diesel Bolero.
  • Planned expansion for new models including Scorpio.
  • Planned agricultural implements.
  • Launched new generation tractors.
  • Launched fourth portal business with $1 million investment.
  • Mahindra Intertrade launched steelmartindia.com.
  • Fitch assigned Ind AAA rating to Rs 100-crore debenture programme.
  • Board approved ESOS and allotted shares to Employee Stock Option Trust.

2001

  • Set up Mahindra Shubh Labh farm extension services.
  • Mahindra Intertrade entered distribution alliance with Lego.
  • Anand G. Mahindra appointed Vice-Chairman and Managing Director.
  • Planned three new Bolero variants.
  • Nashik plant strike called off.
  • Long-term debentures rating revised to AAA.
  • Tied up with Renault for Scorpio petrol engines.
  • Launched premium Bolero GLX.

2002

  • ICICI Bank withdrew nomination of Mr. Inder Chand Jain as director.
  • Appointed Mr. David Friedman and Mr. V.K. Chanana as directors.

2003

  • Unleashed MaXX Pik-Up utility vehicle.
  • Signed agreement with Canara Bank for tractor loans.
  • Showcased Bolero XL and XLS in Karnataka.

2004

  • Delisted shares from DSE and Pune Stock Exchange.
  • Launched Bolero variants in TN.
  • Rajeev Dubey joined as Executive VP Human Resources.
  • Launched Bolero XL range.
  • Entered agreement for majority stake in Bristlecone Inc.
  • Delisted equity shares from Madras Stock Exchange.
  • Tied up with Barchinkar for tractors in Iran.
  • Accord with Castrol.
  • Rolled out India's first turbo tractor.
  • HSBC Global Investment Fund acquired equity shares.
  • Andhra Bank joined for tractor financing.
  • Opened assembly line in Uruguay.
  • Forayed into South African automobile market.
  • Hemant Luthra to head MSAT Sector.
  • Dena Bank inked MoU for tractor loans.

2005

  • US top dealer became largest tractor dealer.
  • Forayed into Australian tractor market.
  • Launched CRDe fitted Scorpio conforming to BS III norms.
  • Executed JV agreement with Renault.
  • Unveiled Scorpio in Malaysia.
  • Inked MoU with Renault for Rs 550 crore car plant in Nashik.
  • Introduced new pick-up vehicle.
  • Unveiled 3-wheeler cargo carrier Champion Alfa.
  • Inked JV with International Truck & Engine Corporation.
  • Entered agreement with Plexion Technologies, Mauritius.
  • Signed MOU with Saigal family for tractor exports to Pakistan.
  • Issued bonus shares in 1:1 ratio.

2006

  • Unleashed Scorpio Pik-Up in South Africa.
  • Unveiled three-wheeler car.
  • Hingna unit entered new wage agreement.
  • Signed agreement with ITMCo for tractors in Iran.
  • Joined hands with Renault for passenger car plant.
  • Inked deal with Global Vehicles USA Inc.

2007

  • Acquired German Forging Company Schoneweiss & Co. GmbH.
  • Unveiled new Bolero in Gujarat.
  • Launched SUVs and pick-up trucks for US market from 2009.
  • Unveiled Mahindra Pik-Up in Australia.
  • Unveiled Axe FAV defence vehicle.

2008

  • Acquired Italian design house GRD Italy.

2009

  • Unveiled fourth generation Scorpio.
  • Signed MOU with State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur for vehicle finance.
  • Launched luxury sedan Xylo.
  • Entered retail space with Mom & Me.
  • Sold 1,788 Xylos in two weeks.
  • Received order for 15,000 Xylo in three months.

2010

  • Hiked product prices by up to Rs 18,000.
  • Bidder for majority stake in Ssangyong Motor Company.
  • Entered heavy commercial vehicle segment with Navistar Inc.
  • Launched mini-truck Maxximo.
  • Tied up with Mitsubishi Agricultural Machinery.
  • Mahindra Tractors sold one-lakh tractors.
  • Mahindra Finance launched loan against gold in Kerala.
  • Mahindra FirstChoice tied up with TVS group.
  • Split face value of shares from Rs 10 to Rs 5.

2011

  • Launched Genio pick-up.
  • Entered Micro Irrigation Business.
  • Mahindra Satyam signed ERP contract with Omran.
  • Signed strategic alliance with Cisco Systems.
  • Completed acquisition of majority stake in SsangYong Motor Company.
  • Dr. Pawan Goenka appointed Chairman of SsangYong Motor Company.
  • Launched Verito.
  • Launched New Bolero SUV.
  • Launched XUV500 SUV.

2012

  • Planned assembly plant and Rs 800 crore investment for Ssangyong.
  • Won arbitration award and class action suit against Global Vehicles.
  • Entered Kenyan passenger vehicles market with XUV500, Scorpio, Genio, and Maxximo.
  • Signed agreement with Telephonics for Mahindra-Telephonics Integrated Systems JV.
  • Mahindra Ugine inked JV with Sanyo Special Steel and Mitsui as Mahindra Sanyo Special Steel Pvt Ltd.

2013

  • Inked partnership with Snapdeal.com for two-wheelers.
  • Launched new visual identity.
  • Launched Verito Executive edition.
  • Launched MPOWER training program at IIM Ahmedabad.
  • Unveiled Maxximo Plus Mini-truck in Bengaluru and Chennai.
  • Expanded dealership network.
  • Launched Bolero Maxi Truck Plus in Ahmedabad.
  • Mahindra Two Wheelers won 3 awards at CMO Asia Manufacturing Excellence Awards.

2014

  • Introduced 'Yoga Seats' in Quanto Compact SUV.
  • Signed MoU with Government of Bhutan for electric vehicles.
  • Mahindra Defence Naval Systems inaugurated Chakan plant.
  • Mahindra Integrated Business Solutions signed MoU with CARE Advisory.
  • Mahindra Logistics acquired majority stake in LORDS Freight India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Planned launch of global scooter GUSTO.

2015

  • Mahindra Two Wheelers and Peugeot Motorcycles completed strategic partnership.
  • Inaugurated extended automotive manufacturing facility at Zaheerabad.
  • Entered strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in agricultural machinery.
  • Launched mini-truck Jeeto.
  • Set up Africa-focused business unit.
  • Launched New Thar CRDe.
  • Signed MOU with Government of Tamil Nadu.
  • Launched TUV300 SUV.
  • Announced start of strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Agricultural Machinery.
  • Introduced automatic transmission for XUV500.
  • Acquired Pininfarina S.p.A.

2016

  • Inaugurated Bio-CNG plant in Mahindra World City, Chennai.
  • Launched Premium Pick up Imperio.
  • Launched KUV100 at Rs 4.42 lakh.
  • Launched new mHawk diesel engine variant.
  • Mahindra Powerol launched 125kVA diesel generators.
  • Entered Global Combine Harvester Business.
  • Launched new range of 5 Agri Specialist Tractors Mahindra YUVO.
  • Launched electric car in other European markets.
  • Launched New Bolero with mHAWK D70 engine.
  • Launched eSupro, India’s first all-electric cargo and passenger van.
  • Opened spare parts warehouse in Jaipur.

2017

  • Introduced DiGiSENSE in Arjun Novo.
  • Launched new product variants.
  • KUV100 crossed 50K cumulative sales.
  • Launched first driverless tractor.
  • Partnered with Uber for electric vehicle deployment.
  • Issued bonus shares in 1:1 ratio.

2018

  • Mahindra Electric launched VR drive experience for e2oPlus.
  • Mahindra Aero added Botswana’s Major Blue Air as customer for 10-seater turboprop aircraft.
  • Launched new off-road vehicle ROXOR.
  • Launched new tractor platform.
  • Bolero sales reached 10 lakh units.
  • Reported best ever tractor sales in 2017-18.
  • Joined Rs 1-trillion market cap club.
  • Launched XUV500 variant.
  • Launched TUV300 Plus at Rs 9.59 lakh.

2019

  • Launched HerDrive campaign.
  • Launched eight-seater Marazzo variant.
  • Launched e-mobility service in Mumbai.

2020

  • XUV300 received 5-star adult safety rating in Global NCAP test.
  • Launched locally assembled Scorpio pick-up vehicle in Kenya.
  • Launched Marazzo with BS-VI powertrain at Rs 11.25 lakh.
  • Launched new potato planting machinery in select states.
  • Mahindra Electric launched cargo 3-wheeler Treo Zor.

2021

  • Tech Mahindra ranked amongst 2021 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations.
  • Mahindra Lifespace Developers tied up with SBI for home loan approvals.

2022

  • Entered e-cart segment with launch of Electric 3-wheeler e Alfa Cargo.
  • Announced strategic partnership with Hero Electric in electric mobility.
  • Overall auto sales jumped 89% year-on-year in February to 54,455 vehicles.

2023

  • Acquired stake in Emergent Solren Private Limited.
  • Received approval for merger by absorption of Mahindra Heavy Engines Limited, Mahindra Two Wheelers Limited, and Trringo.com Limited.
  • Launched new Compact Light Weight Tractor Range 'Swaraj Target'.
  • Announced plans to scale up electric three-wheelers and small commercial vehicles.

2024

  • Informed exchange about scheme of merger by absorption of Mahindra Heavy Engines Limited, Mahindra Two Wheelers Limited, and Trringo.com Limited with Mahindra & Mahindra Limited.
  • Signed MOU with Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship for Drone Didi Yojna pilots.
  • Conducted pilots at NSTI Hyderabad and Noida to skill 500 women.
  • Update on scheme of merger by absorption of Mahindra Heavy Engines Limited, Mahindra Two Wheelers Limited, and Trringo.com Limited.

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