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1945 - Present

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1945 - Present

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Key Moments

1945 - 1961
JC and KC Mahindra Photo

1945

  • M&M is founded

    Two brothers, JC and KC Mahindra along with Ghulam Mohammed set up 'Mahindra & Mohammed' on the 2nd of October, 1945.

  • M&M begins steel trading
Old Mahindra Jeep Photo

1949

  • The Jeep hits Indian shores

    75 Jeeps come in from Willys Overland Export Corporation, USA in CKD condition, and are assembled at Mazagon, Bombay.

  • M&M and Mitsubishi strike and Iron and Steel deal

    5,000 tons of steel sourced to build wagons.

Mahindra Goes Public in 1955 Photo

1956

  • M&M goes public

    The company announces going public on June 15, 1955, and lists its shares on the Bombay Stock Exchange in 1956.

Mahindra tie up with US Manufacturer Image

1961

  • M&M ties up with International Harvester, USA

    Mahindra joins hands with the US manufacturer of agricultural machinery, construction equipment, trucks, automobiles, and household and commercial products, for the manufacture of tractors.

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1961
1962 - 1985
Jawahar Lal Nehru visits MUSCO Factory Photo

1962

  • Mahindra Ugine Steel Company formed

    M&M and Ugine Kuhlmann, France, come together to form MUSCO, Mahindra Ugine Steel Company, manufacturing alloy. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru visits the factory.

M&M All India Jeep Dealers Conference 1963 Photo

1963

  • Keshub Mahindra appointed Chairman

    After the demise of the company's co-founder, KC Mahindra, Mr. Keshub Mahindra becomes the second Chairman of M&M Ltd.

  • ITCI is formed.

    The International Tractor Company of India (ITCI), a JV with International Harvester Company and Voltas Ltd. is formed with a license to manufacture 3,500 tractors.

Pope Arrives in a Mahindra Jeep Photo

1964

  • The Pope arrives in a Mahindra Jeep

    M&M specially manufactured the Jeep that drove His Holiness Pope Paul VI and Valerian Cardinal Gracias as they blessed thousands during the Eucharistic Congress in Bombay on the 3rd of December, 1964.

Late Mr. Keshub Mahindra with Colleagues 1965 Photo

1965

  • UV and Tractor factories come up in Bombay

    Mahindra shuts down the factory in Mazgaon and establishes a plant in Kandivali to consolidate its operations for the manufacture of UVs and tractors.

Mahindra 575 DI Tractor Photo

1977

  • ITCI merges with M&M Ltd.

    The very successful International Tractor Company of India merges with M&M to become its tractor division.

XDP 4.90 Diesel Engine Photo

1979

  • M&M ties up with Peugeot, France

    M&M receives a license from Automobiles Peugeot France to manufacture XDP 4.90 diesel engines. The assembly of Peugeot engines commences in Ghatkopar.

Mahindra Tractor Assembly Line Photo

1983

  • M&M is a leader in the Indian Tractor Market

    Mahindra becomes the largest selling tractor brand in India, and holds the position for four decades now.

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1986 - 1996
Late Mr. Keshub Mahindra at a conference Photo

1986

  • Mahindra British Telecom formed

    Mahindra enters the telecom IT services space as Mahindra British Telecom, a joint venture with British Telecom, UK, which went on to become 'Tech Mahindra'.

Mahindra Finance Incorporation Group Photo

1991

  • Mahindra Finance is incorporated

    Maxi Motors Financial Services Limited was rechristened as Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited with a fresh Certificate of Incorporation.

Mahindra Steel Service Centre Ltd Image

1993

  • Mahindra Steel Service Centre Ltd. is born

    Mahindra Steel Service Centre Limited is formed in association with Mitsubishi Corporation and Nisho Iwai Corporation of Japan.

Mahindra Group's Business Units Photo

1994

  • Strategic restructure of the Mahindra Group

    Mahindra Group's six strategic business units include Automotive, Farm Equipment, Financial Services, IT, Infrastructure Development Services and Steel Trading.

  • Mahindra USA is born
Mahindra Holidays and Resorts in Munnar, Kerala Photo

1996

  • Mahindra Holidays and Resorts, India Ltd is born

    MHRIL opens its first holiday resort in Munnar, Kerala.

  • Project Nanhi Kali is initiated

    Set up by the K. C. Mahindra Education Trust (KCMET), Nanhi Kali provides primary education to underprivileged girl children in India.

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1993
1994
1996
1997 - 2013
Mr. Anand Mahindra & Mr. R K Pitamber Photo

1997

  • Anand Mahindra becomes managing Director

    Mr. R.K. Pitamber retires and hands over the reins to Anand Mahindra.

  • The Mahindra United World College of India is inaugurated

    One of 15 in the world, UWC is inaugurated by Queen Noor of Jordan in Pune, Maharashtra.

Mahindra Tractors Series Photo

1999

  • MMFSL becomes a subsidiary of M&M Ltd

    Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd., which began operations in 1995, becomes a subsidiary of M&M. The company plays a major role in financing Mahindra's UVs.

Mahindra Logo Photo

2000

  • M&M gets a makeover

    The millennium year brings in the unveiling of a new and visually dynamic group logo, signifying the road ahead.

  • The Mahindra Bolero is launched

    The Mahindra Bolero grows to to become India's largest selling SUV for ten years in a row.

Mahindra World City Inaugrated by CM J. Jayalalithaa Photo

2002

  • Mahindra World City - India's first integrated city is inaugurated

    Dr. J. Jayalalithaa, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu inaugurates 'Mahindra World City' in Chennai. The project is promoted by the Mahindra Group, Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Ltd. and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.

  • The Mahindra Scorpio is launched
Mahindra Tractors Manufacturing Plant Photo

2004

  • Mahindra Tractors wins the prestigious Deming Prize
  • The Mahindra Group acquires a majority stake in Bristlecone Inc.
  • Mahindra Tractors crosses a major milestone
Mahindra Pride Schools Empowering Young People Photo

2007

  • Employability with Empathy and Emotion

    Mahindra Pride Schools begin empowering young people.

Mr. Anand Mahindra with Aamir Khan Photo

2008

  • The Aftermarket sector is formed
  • Automotive facility opens in Chakan - Pune
Mr. Anand Mahindra Photo

2010

  • Mahindra sponsors the FIFA World Cup
  • Mahindra acquires Reva Electric Vehicles
  • Mahindra Blues, India's biggest Blues music festival is launched.
Mr. Anand Mahindra at Mahindra Rise Launch Photo

2011

  • Mahindra Rise is launched
Mahindra Research Valley Chennai Top View Photo

2012

  • Mahindra Research Valley in Chennai is inaugurated
Mr. Anand Mahindra with CP Gurnani Photo

2013

  • Tech Mahindra and Mahindra Satyam merge
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2011
2012
2013
2014 - 2023
Mahindra Formula E Car Photo

2014

  • Mahindra enters FIA Formula E Championships
Sampo Rosenlew Comia C10 Farm Equipment Photo

2016

  • Mahindra acquires Sampo Rosenlew
Mahindra brings iconic Yezdi to India Photo

2018

  • The iconic Jawa returns to India

    Mahindra's Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd. brings authentic nostalgia to the motorcycle market with the revival of legendary brands like the Jawa, Yezdi and BSA.

Blue Pininfarina Battista Side View Photo

2019

  • Mahindra unveils the Pininfarina, the world's first and fastest Electric Hypercar
All New Thar Photo

2020

  • Mahindra relaunches the Thar to rave reviews

    Redefining the timeless design, the all new Thar comes with reliable power and fresh interiors.

Blue Mahindra XUV700 Front View Photo

2021

  • Mahindra launches the XUV 700 Series

    A powerhouse of an SUV with sci-fi engineering, spirited performance and world-class safety.

Mahindra Scorpio N Launch Photo

2022

  • Mahindra launches the Scorpio-N

    Known as the Big Daddy of SUVs, the Scorpio-N combines advanced technology, superior comfort and intuitive safety features.

  • Our prestigious Padma Bhushan

    Anand Mahindra was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the president of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind.

  • Mahindra unveils 5 new, future-ready electric SUVs designed by Born Electric
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