Company History - Mahindra and Mahindra
Company History - Mahindra and Mahindra
Company History - Mahindra and Mahindra
1945
- The Company was Incorporated and converted into Public Limited in 1955 at Mumbai. The
Company Manufacture Jeep type vehicles, petrol industrial engines, industrial process control
instruments and flow meters. Trading in steel and manufacture of professional grade electronic
components. Jeeps are manufactured under a license and an agreement with Willys Motors Inc.,
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A., for whom the Company also acts as exclusive distributors for the whole of
India for their entire range of vehicles including utility vans, cargo/personnel carriers and pick-
up trucks.
1958
- The Company entered into an agreement with Birfield Ltd., to form Mahindra Sintered
Products Private Limited for the manufacture of a wide range of self lubricating bearings.
1968
- The Instrumentation & Electronics Division came into existence as a result of merger of the
wholly-owned subsidiary of Mahindra Engineering Co. Ltd., with the Company with effect from
1st April 1968. The activities of the merged company were being carried on in this division.
- The Company acquired the whole paid-up capital of Mahindra Electro-Chemicals Products
Ltd. Company.
- With effect from 1st April, the wholly owned subsidiary Mahindra Engineering Co. Ltd., was
merged with the Company. International Tractor Company of India Ltd., was merged with the
Company effective from 1st November 1977.
1970
- The name was changed from Mahindra Van Wijk & Visser Ltd. To Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
This was merged with the Indian National Diesel Engine Co., Ltd., during 1977-78.
1977 - 74,
- 700-9.3% Pref. and 12,98,202 No. of Equity share allotted without payment in cash to
shareholders of International Tractor Co. Ltd., on its merger in prop 1:1 Pref. and 2:3 Equity.
12,500-7.8% Pref. shares redeemed on 1.2.1979.
1978
- The Company started negotiation with Balania K. Zacharopoulos Ltd., Athens for jointly
promoting a new company in Greece for the manufacture of Jeep vehicles and trucks. Initially, it
was proposed to assemble these vehicles mainly from CKD packs to be shipped from India.
1979
1983
- Mahindra Spicer Ltd. (MSL), was amalgamated with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (MML) with
effect from 3rd April. Pursuant to the scheme of amalgamation of MSL with MML, the
shareholders of MSL were allotted 1,88,166 equity shares of MML in the ratio of 1 equity share
of MML for every 6 shares held in MSL.
- The Company entered into a collaboration agreement with Foramer S.A., an associate of
Forasol S.A., for purchase of Ile d' Amsterdam an offshore drilling rig at a price U.S. .75 million.
The Company arranged for a foreign currency loan through Bank of Baroda. In view of this
purchase, the Company obtained a firm order from ONGC for drilling services for 2 years.
1985
- A letter of intent was obtained for the manufacture of 50,000 lines of EPABX/PAXs in
collaboration with OKL Electric Co. of Japan.
- The Company also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the British Telecom p.l.c. of
London under which the two companies were to jointly explore and develop opportunities in
telecommunication and technical fields in India.
- MBT was made a subsidiary of the Company with 60% holding and the remaining 40% was
subscribed by the foreign partners, the British Telecommunications p.l.c., U.K. (BT) for
provision of software engineers of MBT to work on various projects of BT in the U.K. MBT
also decided to issue equity capital to the extent of Rs 4 crores out of which shares worth Rs 2.40
crores were to be offered to Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., for subscription and the balance shares
worth Rs 1.60 crores were to be offered to BT.
1987
- (17 months), approval from Government was received for the manufacture of Peugeot 504
pick-up vehicles in collaboration with Automobiles Peugeot of France.
- The Company acquired a off-shore drilling rig Ile d' Amsterdam from Foramer S. A., France as
on 1st March. A firm letter of intent was received for one land rig for drilling operations
atJwalamukhi, Himachal Pradesh against a tender from ONGC. The Company already entered
into an agreement with Forasol S.A., for purchase of a land rig and related equipment.
1989
- During the year improved versions of CJ 500 range of jeeps and FJ range of LCVs were
introduced. Also a sporty model of jeep was introduce which was well received by the target
audience.
- During September, the Company acquired the automotive pressing unit at Kanhe from Guest
Keen Williams, Ltd. for a gross consideration of Rs 28.75 crores. The unit has an installed
capacity of 10,000 tonnes per annum.
1990
- The Automotive division faced adverse market conditions resulting in a drastic reduction in
production and sales of vehicles. The Automotive division introduced a direct injection diesel
engine, the MDI 2500 A engine on the CJ 500 vehicles. A new fuel efficient 10 seater vehicle
having a direct injection diesel engine was introduced.
- A letter of intent was obtained from ONGC for extension of the contract for a further period of
one year. However, on account of certain procedural delays ONGC dehired the rig and it
remained non-operational for about 160 days. However, the Company received a contract from
ONGC for a much higher day rate and the rig was rendering service to ONGC with effect from
9th November.
- The Company issued 48,16,012-12.5% fully convertible debentures of Rs 110 each with a
provision to apply, instead, for 58,86,236 fully convertible zero interest bonds of Rs 90 each. An
option was given to apply for a combination of debentures and bonds subject to an aggregate
value of Rs 52,97,61,320. These debentures/bonds were offered on rights basis to the then
existing equity shareholders in the ratio of one debenture for every four equity shares held. The
issue was fully subscribed. Additional bonds/debentures were issued to retain the over-
subscription to the extent of 15% of the issue which is equivalent to 7,22,401 debentures of Rs
110 each.
- Through another letter of offer, two blocks consisting of 8,64,049 debentures each were ffered
to Mahindra Companies and International Finance Corporation, Washington, respectively with
an option to apply for bonds subject to the aggregate value of Rs 9,50,45,390 for each block.
The issue was fully subscribed. Additional bonds/debentures were issued to retain the over-
subscription to the extent of 15% of the issue which is equivalent to 1,29,607 debentures of Rs
110 each for each block.
- The employees (including Indian working directors)/workers of the Company were also ffered
on an equitable basis 2,40,801 debentures of Rs 110 each with a provision to apply for bonds
within the aggregate limit of the issue. The issue was under subscribed. Only 16,750 debentures
and 68,250 bonds were allotted. The balance debentures/bonds were allowed to lapse. - As on
1st April, 49,90,354 debentures and 26,20,371 bonds were allotted.
- As on 1st May, the Company allotted on private placement basis 14% redeemable non-vertible
debentures for a total value of Rs 20 crores to UTI, LIC, ICICI, Army Group Insurance Fund and
GIC and its subsidiaries. These debentures are redeemable in full at a premium of 5% on 1st
May 1997.
1991
- New replacement kits for the series of diesel engines, the XDP 4.90 were successfully
launched in order to replace petrol engines in passenger cars and create new demands for the
series of diesel engines manufactured by the Company.
- During the second half of the year, the Company introduced the new range of `Commander'
vehicles which were well received in the market. A new model on the anvil was a five door ten
seater vehicle Armada with a factory built body for which dies were imported from Japan.
- To meet the changing needs of the market, the Company introduced a new model 225 DI
(25HP) tractor.
- Another 8,64,049 zero interest fully convertible bonds of Rs 90 each for a total value of
9,50,45,390 were allotted to Peugeot India Holding, France, a subsidiary of Automobiles eugeot,
France as on 18th January.
- As per the terms of the issue, a portion of Rs 55 of each debenture was converted into one
equity share of Rs 10 at a premium of Rs 45 per share and a portion of Rs 45 each bond was
converted into one equity share of Rs 10 at a premium of Rs 35 per share an on 1st April.
- Accordingly, the Company allotted 49,90,354 equity shares on conversion of debentures and
34,84,420 equity shares on conversion of bonds. The balance amount of each bond and
debenture was to be converted as per the same terms given above at the end of 18 months from
the date of allotment.
- In order to meet the long term working capital requirements, the Company issued in January
1991, 14% redeemable non-convertible debentures aggregating Rs 25 crores to Infrastructure
Leasing and Financial Services, Ltd. on a private placement basis. The debenture are
redeemable in full at premium of 5% on 8th January, 1998.
1992
- It was proposed to launch a new LCV with a much larger platform, imported driving comfort
and better styling.
- Another 3,62,136 non-convertible debentures with detachable warrants were also offered to
employees on an equitable basis. Only 2,20,300 debentures taken up.
- The Automotive division undertook to introduce a wide range of products such as mini bus,
MM Deluxe, Armada deluxe, Cabking pick-up, CL-Classic & a single/double Cab pick-up etc.
- Mahindra Nissan Allwyn Ltd. (MNL) was amalgamated with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
(MML) with effect from 1st November. Pursuant to the scheme of amalgamation, the
shareholders of MNAL were allotted 9,73,200 equity shares of MML in the ratio of 1 equity
share of MML for every 25 shares held in MNAL. With the merger modern automotive plant
owned MNAL became a Unit of the Company's automotive division.
- The Company issued 100,47,043 Global depository receipts valued at US $ 74.75 million.
Each GDR was issued at a market price of US .44 and was supported by equal number of
underlying shares. Accordingly 1,00,47,043 shares were allotted at a premium of Rs 22.50 per
share.
1994
- During the year a new Company Mahindra USA Inc. had been established in Texas, U.S.A.
with the objective of increasing tractor sales in U.S.
- 9,73,200 shares allotted to the erstwhile sharehodlers of MNAL 11,14,682 shares allotted
against the detachable warrants. 35,85,874 shares allotted to Ford Motor Company USA, at a
premium of Rs 370 per shares. 28,00,000 shares allotted to the promoter group.
1995
- A New LCV model-cabking DI 3150 - with a payload of 2.5 tonnes, a 5-speed transmission
and high quality components was launched. Also, a sporty 4-wheel drive vehicle Mahindra
Classic with modern fitments such as Vacuum assisted brakes, disc brakes in front, wire wheels
& bull bar was launched for the domestic market. In addition, a new commander 5-Door Hard
Top vehicle, primarily targeted for semi-urban and rural transportation was introduced.
- Two new models - 365 DI and 585 - DI were also launched in 30-35 HP and 45-50 HP
segments respectively.
- The Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Ford Motor Company USA (Ford)
for promotion of a new Company for the manufacture and marketing of Ford range of passenger
and other vehicles. The Company has an equity participation of Rs 160 crores each by Ford
- 22,71,322 No. of Equity shares allotted in conversion of warrants. 407,17,489 bonus equity
shares issued in proportion 2:3. - The tractor division received the ISO 9001 certification from
TUV of Germany.
1996
- The Company proposed to introduce the `Armada Grand' with XD3 diesel engine, 5 speed BA
10 transmission with air-conditioning and power steering as standard features. New models like,
soft top and FRP versions of CL/MM 550 models, comfortable 8 seater Armada with Disc
Brakes and an optional factory fitted air conditioner, Commander 650 DI on a longer wheel base
and MM 540/550 XDB models with the powerful 2.5 lines XD3 engine and the all-synchromesh
5 speed BA 10 transmission were launched during the year.
- During July, the Company offered US 0,00,000-5% convertible note during July 9, 2001 came
into GDRs each representing one share at a cover sum price of US .955 per GDR. Till date
15,73,830 shares issued.
1997
- The Zaheerabad plant and R&D division were awarded Iso 9002 and ISO 9001 certification
respectively. With the technology received from Fuji Technica, Japan the company undertook to
manufacture dies for vehicle bodies in the new Die Shop. During the year, 7 new models
- New products viz. 275 DI TU upgrades B-275 model with increased power and 585-C, 585 DI
model with constant mesh transmission for ease operation were introduced.
- M&M is setting up an engineering and product development centre at Thane to strengthen its
technology and designing capacities.
- M&M is setting up a joint venture with Mondragon Corporation of Spain in the area of iron
foundry. The joint venture agreement was signed in Spain by M-M at an Indo-Spain joint
business council meeting organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and
Industry and the Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India.
- M&M is entering into a 50:50 joint venture with the billion Case of the US for manufacturing
high horse power tractors.
- The Mahindra group has tied up with Sega Enterprises Ltd and Mitsubishi Corporation of
Japan to form a joint venture (JV) in India to develop and launch Sega branded family
entertainment centres.
- M&M has signed an agreement with Chemoleums Ltd under which M&M will use a special
quality of Chemoleums lubricating oil, Mahindra Singlestar, for its tractors.
- M&M has signed a wage agreement with its union at its automotive plant at Kandivali,
evolving a Mahindra Production System (MPS) which is an amalgamation of latest work
measurement techniques and Toyota Production Systems.
1998
- A joint venture company is being promoted by Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, Infrastructure
Leasing and Financial Services and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation to set up an
industrial park near Chennai to attract auto ancillary units and all categories of non-polluting
industries.
- M&M has signed new productivity agreements with its workers at the Kandivli (Mumbai),
Nashik and Zaheerabad (Andhra Pradesh) plants.
- Mahindra Ford is likely to sign a MoU with the government to import auto kits.
- Mercedes-Benz India Ltd and Mahindra Ford India Ltd have signed a MoU with the
Directorate-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the new MoU policy for car manufacturing
in the country.
- Danish company Maersk, Mahindra & Mahindra and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development
Corporation (Tidco) propose to establish a joint venture to develop Colachel on western coast of
south Tamil Nadu into a hub port.
- Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is all set to float a 50:50 joint venture company with the Punjab
state government for setting up a hi-tech agro-commodity exchange in the state.
1999
- M&M has set up a new company - Mahindra Auto Specialities Ltd - for bullet-proofing
passenger vehicles and providing specialised services. M&M has signed an MoU with Plasan
Sasa of Israel for design and development of armoured (bullet proof) solutions on M&M utility
- The Mahindra & Mahindra group and the TVS group have floated a joint venture to provide
software solutions to the automobile sector.
- Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) is working towards introducing a slew of models in India
from the Mitsubishi stables, including its famed Pajero brand of multi-utility vehicles (MUVs)
and jeeps.
- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) has created a tier-IT structure under Mahindra Holdings &
Financial Ltd whereby individual subsidiaries will tap the capital market depending upon their
need for cash.
- Utility vehicle major, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M), is entering the Rs 1,000-crore three-
wheeler market for the first time. The company will launch its first three-wheeler a diesel-driven
eight seater within 8-10 months from now.
2000
- The Company will be launching its first CNG-powered utility vehicle in Delhi.
- The Company consequent to disciplinary action taken by the Management against certain
workmen and Union representative, the workmen of Kandivli Plant of Tractor Division of the
company initially stopped work and thereafter resorted to illegal strike on 11th January.
- The Company proposes to make a call for redeeming Bonds of value US .378 million out of
current outstanding of US .866 million.
- The Company tie-up with Citibank for a channel financing agreement for their dealers.
- Mahindra & Mahindra launched its eight seater Marshal DI Deluxe 2000 in Western
Maharashtra.
- Mahindra Auto Specialisites Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company delivery of the
first Neticle (net-vehicle) - brand named Quadro - in India.
- The Company has launched its new generation tractors Arjun 605 DI at the Kandivali plant.
- The Company and French car maker Renault have signed an agreement to explore the
possibility of using Renault petrol engines for M&M's planned Scorpio utility vehicle.
- The Company has launched a fresh voluntary scheme for employees in its tractor division.
The Scheme will open on June 8 and will continue till July 31.
- The Company launched the 39 HP and 40 HP models of its `Bhoomi Putra' range of tractors.
- The Company has entered into a technical alliance with Austrian engine manufacturer AVL
list GmbH for production of light commercial vehicles of 3.5 tonne capacity.
- M&M will launch the LCV under the `Loadking' name in January next year.
- M&M has launched its first 60 HP class tractor Arjun 605 DI here, will from now roll out a
new mode very six months.
- The Company the utility vehicle market leader, launch of its latest UV, the Bolero GLX.
- The Company will launch Scorpio, its urban utility vehicle, by the end of the year.
- The Company has launched the first of its new series of Horizin Tractors, the Mahindra Arjun
605 DI in Andhra Pradesh.
- Mahindra & Mahindra is to go for a expansion, keeping pace with its plans for the introduction
of new models, including the Scorpio.
- Mahindra & Mahindra is likely to introduce agricultural related implement and equipment in
the near fugure.
- Mahindra and Mahindra Limited (M&M) launched yet another range of new generation
tractors to grab a large share of an emerging mature market.
- The Company has launched its fourth portal business with an investment of million.
- Mahindra Intertrade, subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, has launched a steel trading portal,
steelmartindia.com.
- Fitch Ratings India has assigned `Ind AAA' rating to the proposed five-year Rs 100-crore non-
convertible debenture programme of the company.
- The Board has approved an ESOS and decided to allot 55,24,219 No. of equity shares to the
Mahindra & Mahindra Employee Stock Option Trust.
2001
- The Company has set up a farm extension services division called Mahindra Shubh Labh,
which will pioneer the building of a chain of one-stop shops offering a comprehensive range of
farm-gate services.
- Mahindra Intertrade, the largest non-automotive company of the Mahindra & Mahindra group,
has entered into a distribution alliance with Lego.
- Mr. Anand G. Mahindra has been appointed as Vice-Chairman and Managing Director.
- Mahindra & Mahindra is set to launch three new variants of its utility vehicle Bolero to boost
its presence in the urban segment.
- The strike at the company's Nashik automotive plant which began on March 4, has been called
off with effect from 8th March.
- Credit Rating and Information Services of India Ltd. has revised the rating assigned to the
company's long-term debentures to `AA+' to `AAA'.
- Mahindra & Mahindra has tied up with French auto giant Renault for sourcing petrol engines
for its premium utility vehicle Scorpio which would be launched later this year.
-The price of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) shares hit a 92-month low on the Bombay
Stock Exchange (BSE) on june 14 fuelled by market apprehensions of a steep fall in the
company’s sales in May 2001
- Mahindra & Mahindra launched the premium version of its 7 seater multi-utility vehicle,
Bolero GLX.
2002
-Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has informed BSE that ICICI Bank Ltd has withdrawn the
nomination of Mr Inder Chand Jain as their Nominee Director from the Board of M& M with
immediate effect.Consequently Mr Inder Chand Jain ceases to be a Director of Mahindra &
Mahindra Ltd with immediate effect.
-Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has informed BSE that Mr. David Friedman (currently the Alternate
Director to Mr.Lewis W. K. Booth) has been appointed as a Director of the Company w.e.f.
October 30, 2002 in the vacancy caused by the cessation of Directorship of Mr. Lewis W.K.
Booth. Mr. V.K. Chanana has been appointed as a Nominee Director of UTI w.e.f. October 30,
2002 in place of Mr. Sanjiv Kapoor whose nomination has since been withdrawn by UTI.
2003
-Unleashes MaXX Pik Up utility vehicle - Signed an agreement with Canara Bank . Where in,
Canara Bank will provide loan to those farmers who are willing to buy Mahindra's tractors and
other farm implements.
- Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd on December 24th showcased its new products, Bolero XL and
Bolero XLS, for prospective customers in Karnataka.
2004
-The former managing director of Rallis India, Mr Rajeev Dubey, is joining Mahindra &
Mahindra Ltd (M&M) as Executive Vice-President (Human Resources & Corporate Services).
Mr Dubey has previously held senior positions at Tata Steel and was the managing director of
Tata Metaliks.
-Auto giant Mahindra and Mahindra has launched its latest variants of Bolero XL range here on
January 19, 2004, thus heralding its launch across the State.
-M&M enters into agreement for acquiring majority stake in US based Bristlecone Inc
-Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has informed that the equity shares of the Company have been
delisted from Pune Stock Exchange Ltd w.e.f. January 16, 2004.
- tied up with an Iran-based company Barchinkar for localising M&M tractors in the Iran market
-Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has informed that HSBC Global Investment Fund has acquired
3,99,825 equity shares of the company through market on May 17
-- Andhra Bank has announced that it has joined hands with Mahindra Tractors for financing the
distribution of tractors through the bank branches across the country
-Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has forayed into the Latin American markets through the
opening of an assembly line in Uruguay
-Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) on announced its foray into the South African automobile
market
- Mahindra & Mahindra tractors' top dealer in the US has become the largest tractor dealer in the
US, muscling past dealers of John Deer, New Holland and Kubota.
-Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) launches its Common Rail Diesel Engine (CRDEe) fitted-
Scorpio, which conforms to BS III emission norms on February 22, 2005,
-M&M, Renault ink MoU to set up Rs 550 crore car manufacturing plant in Nasik
-M&M introduces new pick-up vehicle on July 6, 2005 -Mahindra unveils 3-wheeler cargo
carrier Champion Alfa model
-Mahindra & Mahindra inks a JV with International Truck & Engine Corporation, USA
-Mahindra & Mahindra enters into agreement with Plexion Technologies, Mauritius
-M&M has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saigal family of Pakistan for
exporting tractors to that country..
2006
- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Oct 11,2006 signed a agreement with ITMCo (Iran Tractor
Manufacturing Co) to sell tractors in Iran. The agreement was signed in Tehran.
-Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and French automaker Renault have joined hands yet again to
establish a greenfield passenger car manufacturing plant in India within five years.
- Mahindra & Mahindra inks deal with Global Vehicles USA Inc
2007
- Mahindra & Mahindra acquires a leading German Forging Company Schoneweiss & Co.
GmbH.
-Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) has launched the line of sports utility vehicles (SUV) and pick
up trucks that it plans to begin selling in the United States starting from 2009.
-The latest product from Mahindra Defence Systems, the Axe FAV is an extreme offroading
multi terrain defence purpose vehicle.
2008
-Mahindra & Mahindra acquires renowned Italian design house, GRD Italy.
2009
- Mahindra & Mahindra unveiled its fourth generation Scorpio at an unbeatable price.
- Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) signed a memorandum of understanding with the State Bank of
Bikaner and Jaipur (SBBJ) for vehicle finance.
2010
- Mahindra & Mahindra has hiked prices of its products by up to Rs 18,000 due to the in excise
duty announced in the Budget.
- Anand Mahindra, vice-chairman and managing director, M&M, is keen on attaining companies
that boost M&M’s global aspirations. This can be done by giving a combination of facilities,
technology and dealer network. Meanwhile, M&M came out as the ideal bidder for getting hold
of a majority stake in Ssangyong Motor Company (SMC).