- Business
- VST Tillers Tractors Limited operates as a prominent manufacturer and trader of diverse agricultural machinery, primarily serving the Indian market while also maintaining a significant global footprint. The company specializes in a comprehensive range of farm equipment, including power tillers, where it holds a dominant market share in India, alongside compact tractors, higher horsepower tractors (through its VST Zetor joint venture), rice transplanters, power reapers, and various power weeders. Additionally, its portfolio extends to essential attachments, engines, and precision components, as well as spare parts and lubricants. Founded in 1967 in Bengaluru, India, VST Tillers Tractors has been a pioneer in farm mechanization, introducing India's first 4WD compact tractors. The company distributes its products through an extensive network of dealers and vendors domestically and exports to over 40 countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Recent strategic moves include the incorporation of VST Americas Inc. in April 2024 to target the US market, despite a temporary suspension of certain drivetrain exports to the US in November 2025 due to new tariffs. VST continues to innovate with recent launches such as the Series 9, FENTM, and VST POWER Series of tractors, and is set to introduce electric power tillers and weeders in FY2026. The company is focused on expanding its offerings for small and marginal farmers, investing in a global R&D center, and aims to achieve a significant revenue target by fiscal year 2027 through sustained product development and market penetration.