Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), a cornerstone of the Mahindra Group, stands as a beacon of innovation and resilience in the global automotive landscape. In the year 1945, M&M was founded as a steel trading enterprise, but then transformed into a diversified conglomerate with representation in more than 100 countries.
Mahindra is India’s premier SUV producer by revenue market share and the world’s largest volume tractor manufacturer, and has a broad automotive, farm machinery, aerospace and other product portfolio.
Ranging from sustainability and the continuous advancement of technological innovation, Mahindra is committed to progress, and spirit that ‘Rise’ the spirit of its communities and pioneering mobility solutions for a better tomorrow. In this article we will discuss a complete overview of Mahindra & Mahindra.
About Mahindra & Mahindra
The flagship company of the Mahindra Group, a multinational conglomerate, is Mahindra & Mahindra operating in the sectors of automotive, farm equipment, IT, renewables and finance. It was established in 1945 as a steel trading company and at the later stage was transformed into automobile manufacturing.
Today, however, Mahindra specializes in making cars (SUVs, electric vehicles (EVs), commercial vehicles, tractors). Apart from being a trailblazer focussed on electric mobility, it is a leader in the Indian farm equipment industry.
| Attribute | Details |
| Full Name | Mahindra & Mahindra Limited |
| Founded | 1945 |
| Founders | J.C. Mahindra, K.C. Mahindra, Malik Ghulam Muhammad |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, India |
| Parent Company | Mahindra Group |
| Chairman | Anand Mahindra |
| CEO & MD | Anish Shah |
| Global Presence | Over 100 countries |
In India, North America, Europe, South Africa and Australia, Mahindra has a strong presence and manufacturing facilities in many places.
Mahindra’s Manufacturing Country
The Indian company Mahindra & Mahindra has most of the manufacturing plants situated in that country. It, however, has production facilities in the United States, Italy, and South Africa to take care of global demand.
Major Manufacturing Plants in India
| Location | Products Manufactured |
| Mumbai | SUVs, EVs, Commercial Vehicles |
| Nashik | SUVs (Scorpio, XUV700) |
| Pune | Electric Vehicles, Heavy Commercial Vehicles |
| Chakan (Pune) | SUVs, Electric Vehicles |
| Zaheerabad | Tractors and Farm Equipment |
| Haridwar | Small Commercial Vehicles (SCVs) |
3. History of Mahindra & Mahindra
- 1945 – Founded as Mahindra & Mohammed in Ludhiana, Punjab.
- 1947: Started assembling Willys Jeeps for sale in India.
- Name changed to Mahindra & Mahindra in 1955, after Malik Ghulam Muhammad moved to Pakistan.
- 1970s – Entered the farm equipment sector with tractors.
- 1991 – Launched the Mahindra Armada, a premium SUV.
- Launched the Scorpio, India’s first locally developed SUV in 2002.
- Acquired SsangYong, a South Korean car brand (later sold in 2022), 2011
- 1991 – Created a joint venture with Renault called the ‘Mahindra Renault Automotive Private Limited’ to collaborate on cars.
- The XUV700 unveiled in 2021 became a real success.
- Expanding electric SUV lineup with XUV400 EV and pending new Born Electric SUVs in 2023-24.
In speaking of the SUV world, developing such SUVs for the Indian roads is what Mahindra is known for, expanding to plans for electric and autonomous vehicle technology.
Mahindra Product Lineup
It is widely known that Mahindra is famous for its SUVs, electric vehicles, pickup trucks, and commercial vehicles.
Popular Mahindra Vehicles
A. SUVs & Cars
| Model | Type | Fuel Type | Safety Rating |
| Scorpio-N | SUV | Petrol/Diesel | 5-Star GNCAP |
| XUV700 | SUV | Petrol/Diesel | 5-Star GNCAP |
| Thar | Off-road SUV | Petrol/Diesel | 4-Star GNCAP |
| Bolero | MUV | Diesel | 3-Star GNCAP |
| XUV400 EV | Electric SUV | Electric | 5-Star GNCAP |
B. Electric Vehicles (EVs)
- XUV400 EV – Electric version of the XUV300
- Electric sedan meant for commercial use – e-Verito.
- Future electric lineup – Upcoming BE Series (Born Electric SUVs)
C. Commercial Vehicles & Pickups
- Bolero Pik-Up – Light commercial vehicle
- Mahindra Jeeto – Small commercial truck
- Mahindra Blazo X – Heavy-duty truck
- D. Tractors & Farm Equipment
- Mahindra Yuvo Tech+ – Advanced farming tractor
- Mahindra JIVO – Compact tractor for orchards
- Mahindra Arjun Novo – Premium tractor series
Mahindra Cars Safety Ratings
At the same time, it has been a top brand in India, and Mahindra has chosen and prioritized safety and has since had Global NCAP ratings.
| Car Model | Global NCAP Safety Rating |
| Scorpio-N | 5-Star |
| XUV700 | 5-Star |
| Thar | 4-Star |
| XUV300 | 5-Star |
| Bolero | 3-Star |
Mahindra’s Joint Ventures (Partners)
Mahindra has partnered with several global companies to improve technology, manufacturing, and design.
| Partner Company | Country | Purpose |
| Ford | USA | Joint product development (later discontinued) |
| Volkswagen | Germany | EV technology sharing |
| Renault | France | Earlier JV for Logan (now discontinued) |
| SsangYong | South Korea | Owned from 2011-2022 (now sold) |
Mahindra is also collaborating with Silicon Valley firms for AI and autonomous vehicle research.
Trending Mahindra Cars in 2025
The most popular Mahindra cars in 2025 include:
Mahindra’s Recent Lineup (2024-2025)
| Model | Segment | Fuel Type | Launch Year | Key Features |
| Scorpio-N | SUV | Petrol/Diesel | 2022 | 5-Star Safety, ADAS, 4WD |
| XUV700 | Premium SUV | Petrol/Diesel | 2021 | ADAS, Panoramic Sunroof, AWD |
| Thar 5-Door | Off-road SUV | Petrol/Diesel | 2024 | Bigger Cabin, 4×4, New Design |
| XUV400 EV | Electric SUV | Electric | 2023 | 456 km Range, Fast Charging |
| Bolero Neo Plus | MUV | Diesel | 2024 | Rugged Build, 9-Seater Option |
| BE 05 EV | Electric SUV | Electric | 2025 (Expected) | Futuristic Design, Advanced Tech |
| XUV.e8 | Electric SUV | Electric | 2024-25 (Expected) | Based on XUV700, 60 kWh Battery |
Recent Updates on Mahindra
- Mahindra Hiked Prices of SUVs By Up to 3% in April 2025 – The Rise in Input Costs Forced Mahindra to Increase.
- Mahindra XUV700 Black Edition Launched – Introduced in Australia at an affordable price.
- IndiGo Airlines’ complaint on BE 6e, so changed within BE 6.
- Dolby Atmos will come with upcoming EVs as that is a collaboration with Dolby.
- Plans to increase presence in the North American market – Expansion in the U.S.
Conclusion
From a steel trading company, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) today is a global powerhouse in the automotive and farm equipment sectors. Innovation, Resilience and Commitment to Excellence are at the core of M&M as it is India’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume as well as producing the world’s largest SUV (4th generation Scorpio) by revenue market share.
A leading Fortune 500 global company, Mahindra plays a significant role in supporting improvement in communities and being a source of mobility for the future through a rich portfolio from automobiles, aerospace to technology services with presence in more than one hundred countries globally.
FAQs
Yes, Mahindra & Mahindra is an Indian multinational company headquartered in Mumbai, India.
All the cars including XUV700, XUV300 and Scorpio-N have 5 star safety rating.
Mahindra does offer XUV400 EV and e-Verito along with coming EVs.
Mahindra has done well with the Scorpio-N and XUV700 as its best sellers.
SsangYong was owned previously by Mahindra, but it sold the brand in 2022.