Mumbai, January 1, 2013: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.'s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the U.S. $15.9 billion Mahindra Group, maintained its leadership position in the tractor industry in December 2012.

Domestic sales in December 2012 stood at 13712 units, as against 15315 units during December 2011. Total tractor sales (domestic + exports) in December 2012 stood at 14759 units, as against 16484 units for the same period last year. Exports for the month of December 2012 stood at 1047 units.

About The Mahindra Group

The Mahindra Group focuses on enabling people to rise. Mahindra operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles, information technology and vacation ownership. Mahindra also has a strong presence in the  agribusiness, aerospace, components, consulting services, defence, energy, financial services, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, retail, steel and two wheelers.

A USD 15.9 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, Mahindra employs more than 155,000 people in over 100 countries. In 2011, Mahindra featured on the Forbes Global 2000 list, a listing of the biggest and most powerful listed companies in the world. Dun & Bradstreet also ranked Mahindra at No. 1 in the automobile sector in its list of India's Top 500 Companies. In 2010, Mahindra featured in the Credit Suisse Great Brands of Tomorrow. In 2011, Mahindra acquired a majority stake in Korea's SsangYong Motor Company.

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Roma Balwani                                         

Senior Vice President - Group Communications

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.                                           

Phone: +91 22 2490 1441                                             

Email: balwani.roma@mahindra.com

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