Pune: The CNH Pune plant is reinforcing India’s agricultural mechanisation journey by designing and manufacturing advanced crop-solution machinery tailored for Indian farming conditions.
CNH, a global leader in agriculture and construction equipment, recently showcased its Made-in-Pune mechanisation products at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pune, highlighting its R&D, engineering, and production capabilities for domestic and global markets.
The CNH Pune plant, spread across 280,000 square metres, manufactures combine harvesters, sugarcane harvesters, small square balers, tractors, headers, cabs, and implements.
The facility is equipped with advanced fabrication systems, automated paint systems, structured assembly lines, and rigorous testing protocols.
The plant supports mechanisation across multiple crops in India while exporting part of its production overseas.
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CNH Pune Plant Strengthens India’s Mechanisation Ecosystem
Narinder Mittal, President & Managing Director, CNH India region said: “The CNH Pune plant is a cornerstone of our manufacturing footprint in India and a symbol of our commitment to pioneering the mechanization movement in the country.
As India moves further towards becoming a developed economy, agricultural mechanization will play a critical role in driving productivity, efficiency and sustainability across the farming ecosystem.
Our technology leadership in sugarcane harvesters, combine harvesters and balers is demonstrated through machines that are technologically advanced, fuel-efficient, reliable and engineered specifically for Indian soil and farming conditions and we are proud to design and produce these solutions for Indian farmers.”
Market Leadership in Harvesting Solutions
In 2023, CNH introduced India’s first TREM-V emission stage compliant sugarcane harvester from the Pune facility.
The company currently holds:
- Over 50% market share in sugarcane harvesters
- Over 50% market share in small square balers
- Market leadership in the cab combine harvester segment
The facility produces India’s best-selling sugarcane harvesters, cab combines, and balers, supporting mechanisation in crop solutions.
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Building Agricultural Capabilities Beyond Machinery
CNH is also working on skill development and agricultural education initiatives in Maharashtra through:
Skill Development Training programs for youth
Agriculture Extension Education programs
- Drone and digital technology training
- Sustainable sugarcane cultivation initiatives
- Crop residue management programs
The CNH Pune plant has received recognition for sustainability and safety practices. The facility is IGBC-certified and received industrial safety awards in 2022 and 2023.
It follows energy and water conservation practices aligned with the company’s 2030 sustainability roadmap.
Community initiatives in nearby villages include:
- School infrastructure support
- Mobile healthcare services
Mechanisation Opportunity in Indian agriculture
Agricultural mechanisation in India continues to present strong growth potential:
- Less than 5% mechanisation in sugarcane harvesting
- Under 30% mechanisation in grain harvesting
- Around 2% mechanisation in crop residue management
The CNH Pune plant continues to play a central role in enabling farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, and biomass aggregators to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
