Automobile Companies in India

Eicher

• Royal Enfield “Bullet” is the longest running model in continuous production.
• Royal Enfield was most searched on Google in 2014
• Eicher is seen as a leading commercial vehicle (CV) group in India and has more than 175 distribution and aftermarket points in India and exports to more than 30 countries
• Long history of institutionalised CSR and community activities

Eicher Motors Ltd (EML), incorporated in 1982, is the flagship company of the Eicher Group in India and a leading player of the Indian automobile industry. Its 50-50 joint venture with the Volvo group, VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, designs, manufactures and markets reliable, fuel-efficient commercial vehicles of high quality and modern technology, engineering components and provides engineering design solutions. Eicher Motors manufactures and markets the iconic Royal Enfield motorcycles. Eicher Motors recorded revenue of over US$ 1 billion in 2010.
Apart from EML, the Eicher Group also includes Eicher Goodearth Pvt Limited with business interests in non-automotive areas. Eicher Goodearth Pvt Limited comprises of high end lifestyle Goodearth Stores, Eicher Maps and Eicher Goodearth Publications that publishes travel guides.

Eicher Motors Ltd: A leading player of the Indian automobile industry

2014	Fifty years after Royal Enfield, embarked on its first ever 24 hour ‘Top to Tip’ sprint ride, the brand recreated its iconic challenge to celebrate the launch of Royal Enfield’s first exclusive store in the United Kingdom.
2010	VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) to be the global manufacturing hub and industrial base for Euro 3, Euro 4, Euro 5 and Euro 6 medium‐duty base engine requirements of the Volvo Group
1994	Eicher Motors acquires Enfield India Ltd.
1992	Eicher Tractors Ltd. selected as ‘Company of the Year’ for 1990-91 in the four-wheeler category comprising commercial vehicles, passenger cars, jeeps and tractors.
1959	India’s first tractor rolls out of Eicher factory in Faridabad.

Force Motors

• Force Motors plans to invest around Rs 1,000 crore (US$ 162.25 million) in four years
• The entire new range of vehicles for Force Motors including the Traveller, Trax, Trump, and FORCE ONE has been engineered and developed in-house
• The firm has assembled and supplied over 42,000 engines

Force Motors is a fully, vertically integrated automobile company, with expertise in design, development and manufacture of the full spectrum of automotive components, aggregates and vehicles. Its range includes small commercial vehicles, multi-utility vehicles (MUV), light commercial vehicles (LCV), sports utility vehicles (SUV) and agricultural tractors.
Over the last five decades it has partnered with leading global automotive names like Daimler, ZF, Ricardo, Bosch and MAN. Through these associations it has developed necessary expertise in-house for design, development and manufacture of automobiles, sub-systems, components and aggregates. The company exports its complete range of world class products to various countries in Middle East, Asia, Latin America and Africa.

Force Motors: Highly flexible, vertically integrated automotive company

2015	Inaugurates facility near Chennai for BMW engines
2015	Force Gurkha wins Car and Bike Award and BBC Top Gear Award
2014	Force Gurkha claims the First and Second position at the “The Rainforest Challenge India”
2012	Force Motors launched world’s only 26-seater Monocoque Panel Van

Captain Tractors Pvt Ltd

• ISO 9001:2008 certified.
• The product has the capability to handle most of agriculture work.
• Fuel efficient and eco – friendly product.
• Great services, products and support for the customers.

Captain Tractors Pvt Ltd is growing immensely as leading manufacturers and exporters of Tractors in India. The company started its business by developing a Mini tractor first that can be quickly arranged by small or medium farmers to complete their routine tasks.
The company is well equipped with all latest tools, equipment, advance machineries, R & D lab, quality control instruments and well trained staff to design and manufacture high quality workable products. As the leading tractor exporters and manufacturers, they ensure defect free production line as per industry norms.
The company has also expanded their manufacturing network in foreign countries without making any compromise on quality standards.

Captain Tractors Pvt Ltd: pioneer of the mini tractor

2011	Awarded as Best MSME for the outstanding performance in innovation in technology by Government of Gujarat.
2008	Won the National Award for outstanding research and development (R&D) achievement by Government of India.
1994	Inception of the company.

Escorts Ltd

• In the league of premier corporate entities in India.
• Over a million tractors have rolled out from the facilities of Escorts.
• Over 1,600 sales and service outlets and footprints in over 40 countries.
• More than 45 variants of tractors.

The Escorts Group, is among India's leading engineering conglomerates operating in the high growth sectors of agri-machinery, construction & material handling equipment, railway equipment and auto components.
Having pioneered farm mechanization in the country, Escorts has played a pivotal role in the agricultural growth of India for over five decades. One of the leading tractor manufacturers of the country, Escorts offers a comprehensive range of tractors, more than 45 variants starting from 25 to 80 horse power (HP). Escort, Farmtrac and Powertrac are the widely accepted and preferred brands of tractors from the house of Escorts.

Escorts Ltd: India's leading engineering conglomerates

2004	Received TS16949 certification for Agri Machinery Group.
1984	Joint venture (JV) with Yamaha to manufacture motorcycles
1971	First tractor FORD 3000 rolled out of the factory.
1961	Setting up of manufacturing base at Faridabad for manufacture of tractors.
1951	Escorts established India's first private Institute of Farm Mechanisation at Delhi.

Automobile Industry in India

• Royal Enfield “Bullet” is the longest running model in continuous production.
• Royal Enfield was most searched on Google in 2014.
• Royal Enfield has acquired UK-based Harris Performance Products Ltd.
• Iconic motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield has launched an entire range of branded merchandise at their online store. The online store enables users to buy accessories bearing the legendary bike maker’s branding from the comfort of their house.

The Enfield Cycle Company made motorcycles, bicycles, lawnmowers and stationary engines under the name Royal Enfield out of its works based at Redditch, Worcestershire. The sse of the brand name Royal Enfield was licensed by the Crown in 1890. Royal Enfield, the British brand under Indian ownership since 1949, built its first motorcycle as far back as 1901 when the company was known as the Enfield Cycle Company.
The oldest motorcycle manufacturer in the world, Royal Enfield is already selling bikes in various developed markets including the US, UK, Europe, Japan and Australia, besides foraying into the developing countries. Eicher Motors acquired Enfield India Ltd in 1994.

Royal Enfield: Has always been a symbol of luxury and pride in the Indian two-wheeler industry

2015	Royal Enfield sold around 3 lakh bikes in 2014, overtaking Harley's global sales of 2.67 lakh.
2015	Two-wheeler maker Royal Enfield on Sunday reported 43% jump in total sales in January at 28,927 units.
2014	Royal Enfield is the most searched two-wheeler brand on Google, for the year 2014.
2014	Fifty years after Royal Enfield, embarked on its first ever 24 hour ‘Top to Tip’ sprint ride, the brand recreated its iconic challenge to celebrate the launch of Royal Enfield’s first exclusive store in the United Kingdom

MAHINDRA AND MAHINDRA LTD

• India's premier utility vehicle (UV) company
• Began operation in 1947 by assembling the iconic Willys Jeep under license in India
• Has rolled out more than five million vehicles

Founded in 1945 as a steel trading company, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) entered automotive manufacturing in 1947 to bring the iconic Willys Jeep to Indian roads. Over the years, the company diversified into many new businesses in order to better meet the needs of the customers.
With over 65 years of operations, M&M is still India's premier utility vehicle (UV) company. In addition to making groundbreaking UVs like the Scorpio and Bolero, Mahindra offers cars, electric vehicles, pickups, and commercial vehicles that are rugged, reliable, environment friendly, and fuel-efficient.
Mahindra maintains its vast customer base through the construction of excellent components, provision of spares, and commitment to superior service. The company also successfully caters to customers’ transportation needs through its expert design, top-class manufacturing, and top-of-the-line service.

Mahindra and Mahindra: Leader in utility vehicle

2015	Mahindra rolls out its five millionth vehicle
2014	Launches first indigenously designed scooter Gusto
2013	Mahindra Two Wheelers receives international patents for four technology innovations
2012	Mahindra First Choice Wheels reaches significant milestone of 200 outlets
2011	Acquires SsangYong Motor Company
2011	Mahindra Racing enters the Italian Championship with Indian rider Sarath Kumar