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New Delhi, July 10, 2024—Tractor Junction proudly organized the 2024 Indian Tractor of the Year (ITOTY) Awards, sponsored by CEAT Specialty. The esteemed event celebrated and honoured excellence in the agricultural industry, recognizing top performers in various categories. The ceremony began at 3:30 PM at TAJ Vivanta Dwarka and featured keynotes, panel discussions, and awards.
The event commenced with the Partner Showcase, followed by the lamp lighting Ceremony led by all the Jury Members and Partners. Mr. Animesh Agarwal, Co-Founder and COO of Tractor Junction, delivered the keynote address. Discussing the 5th edition of the awards, he stated, “With the 5th ITOTY Awards, we continue our dedication to empowering farmers by recognizing excellence in tractors, farm equipment, and financiers. We received over 300 nominations across 36 categories. Choosing the winners wasn’t easy, but our jury, with over 200 years of combined experience, worked alongside public voters to ensure the process was fair and transparent. The final decision was 60% from the jury and 40% from public votes. Together, we've highlighted the true champions of the agricultural industry.”
| HP Category Awards | Winners |
| Best Tractor Under 20 HP | Captain 200 DI LS |
| Best Tractor between 21-30 HP | Kubota Neostar B2441 |
| Best Tractor between 21-30 HP | VST Shakti MT 270 |
| Best Tractor between 31-40 HP | Eicher Prima G3 333 Super Plus |
| Best Tractor between 31-40 HP | Powertrac 434 DS Plus HR |
| Best Tractor between 41-45 HP | Mahindra 475 DI XP Plus |
| Best Tractor between 46-50 HP | New Holland 3630 TX Super Plus |
| Best Tractor between 51-60 HP | Farmtrac 6055 Powermaxx |
| Best Tractor above 60 HP | Sonalika Tiger 65 CRDS 4WD |
Mr. Jay Doshi, Head of Global Marketing at CEAT Specialty, delivered a special speech, followed by a panel discussion on the evolving needs of farmers in the tractor and farm equipment industry. Panelists included:
- Mr. Ravi Mathur, VP Sales & Marketing at Shaktiman
- Mr. Rajeev Rellan, Chief of Sales & Marketing at Swaraj Tractors
- Mr. Anjaneya Prasad, CEO of Iffco Kisan Finance
- Mr. Surajit Sinha, R&D - Domestic Market, CEAT Specialty
- Mr. Sujit Ghalsasi, Head of Vehicle Finance at RBL Bank
- Mr. C R Mehta, ITOTY Jury Chairman
- Mr. Pushan Sharma, Director at CRISIL Limited
Dr. C R Mehta, Director of ICAR - Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering and ITOTY Awards 2024 Jury Chairman, gave an insightful speech, emphasizing the rigorous evaluation process and the jury's dedication to recognizing the most deserving candidates.
| Farming Implement Award | Winner |
| Straw Reaper Of the Year | Jagatjit Straw Reaper |
| Reversible Plough of the Year | Fieldking Reversible MB Plough |
| Reversible Plough of the Year | LEMKEN Hydraulic Reversible MB Plough - Opal 090 E |
| Smart Farm Machinery Of the Year | Shaktiman Sugarcane Harvester 3737 Tejas Ultra |
| Smart Farm Machinery Of the Year | Dasmesh Super Seeder - 711 |
| Post Harvest Solution of the year | Shaktiman Silage Baler 400 kg Bale Capacity |
| Rotavator of the Year | Maschio Gaspardo Virat Rotavator |
| Self-Propelled Machinery of The Year | New Holland TC5.30 C4 (AC Cabin) |
| Implement Launch of the Year | Maschio Gaspardo Rwind - Reverse Forward Rotavator |
| Implement of the year | Mitra Airotec Turbo 600L |
| Implement of the year | Sonalika Mobile Shredder |
| Implement Manufacturer of the Year | Tirth Agro Technology Private Limited |
| Bank/NBFC Awards | Winners |
| Best Digital Transformation in Tractor Finance | Chola Finance |
| Best Tractor Financers | HDB Financial Services Ltd. |
| Fastest Growing Tractor Financers | IFFCO Kisan Finance Limited |
| Innovative Tractor Financing Solution of the Year | RBL Bank Ltd. |
| Most Sustainable Tractor Financier | L&T Finance |
| Most Sustainable Tractor Financier | HDFC Bank |
| Most Trusted Tractor Financer | Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited |
| Best Farm Equipment Financier | TVS Credit Services Limited |
| Best Pre-Owned Tractor Financier | Kogta Financial (India) Limited |
| CSR Awards | Winner |
| Best CSR Initiative | ACE Free of Cost Ambulance Services & Pathology Services |
| Best CSR Initiative | J Farm (TAFE) |
| Best CSR Initiative | Maschio Gaspardo India - Ensuring Environmental Sustainability - Feed Stock Arrangement for Gaushala |
| Best CSR Initiative | Mitra Agro Equipment Pvt Ltd- Distributing the Whether Station to Needy Farmers |
| Best CSR Initiative | New Holland Sustainable Environment Solutions, Unnat Kaushal & Medical Ambulance |
| Best CSR Initiative | Project Paani & Cancer Care in Punjab (Swaraj) |
| Best CSR Initiative | SDC (Mahindra) |
| Best CSR Initiative | Sonalika Gurukul Center (Patang Remedial Education Program) |
| Best CSR Initiative | Tera Tujhko Arpan (Shaktiman) |
| Best 4WD Tractor of the year | Kubota MU5502 |
| Best Design Tractor | Mahindra OJA |
| Tractor Launch of the Year | Mahindra OJA |
| Best Tractor for Commercial Application | Massey Ferguson 8055 Magnatrak 2WD |
| Best Tractor for Agriculture | Farmtrac 50 Powermaxx |
| Orchard Tractor of the year | Massey Ferguson 6028 Maxpro 4WD |
| Tractor Manufacturer of the Year | International Tractors Limited |
| Tractor Exporter of The Year | Captain Tractors |
| Shining Star of India's Tractor Industry | Mahindra Tractors |
| LifeTime Achievement Award | Mr. Rajiv Rellan |
The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the Indian Tractor of the Year, awarded to Swaraj 855 FE. Amit Tolani, Chief Executive of CEAT Specialty, expressed his appreciation, saying, “Congratulations to all the winners of the Indian Tractor of the Year 2024 awards. The event celebrated incredible advancements and innovations within the tractor industry. As the title sponsor, CEAT Specialty is honored to support and encourage these achievements, helping to drive the future of agricultural machinery. Your commitment to innovation and excellence is truly commendable, and we eagerly anticipate the significant impact it will have on the industry's future."
The evening concluded with closing remarks and a thank-you note featuring contributions from YouTube influencers, Agri Insight Partner CRISIL, Institutional Partner FADA, Media Partners Krishi Jagran & News India, and the Jury Members. The event celebrated and recognized the best in the tractor and farm equipment industry.
Founded in 2018, Tractor Junction is India's top digital marketplace for farmers. With a vision of "Revolutionizing the Rural Auto Ecosystem," the company aims to empower rural communities with advanced auto solutions for sustainable growth and prosperity. Committed to supporting and advancing the tractor industry, Tractor Junction hosts the annual ITOTY Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation.
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