VST launches advanced series 9 compact tractors

10 Aug 2023 CW Team

Designed to solidify its dominant stance in the 4WD compact tractor market within the country, the series 9 range of compact tractors starts from 18 horsepower and goes upwards. These innovative tractors have been conceptualised and created at the company's manufacturing facility in Hosur.

Meeting the evolving demands of agriculture, the six new models span a power range of 18 to 36 horsepower. VST emphasises that their series 9 lineup represents the most sophisticated offering in the compact tractor domain, boasting international design elements and technological integration. This strategic approach aims to cater to the burgeoning requirements of mechanisation in diverse agricultural domains, encompassing orchards, horticulture, conventional crop farming, and even non-agricultural sectors.

Antony Cherukara, CEO, VST Tillers Tractors, stated, "The introduction of these novel tractor models aligns with our unwavering commitment to enhance the mechanisation of various crops, thereby contributing to the betterment of the lives of Indian farmers. With the Indian agricultural community progressively embracing advanced and efficient technologies, our series 9 range stands as a pinnacle of cutting-edge versatility and innovation in its specific category."

Notable features of the new tractor series include a heightened platform, a refined aesthetic with projector headlamps, a protective shield against heat, a state-of-the-art instrument cluster, a deluxe seating arrangement, and a remarkably small turning radius. These versatile tractors cater to an extensive array of applications and are compatible with implements such as tillers, rotavators, MB ploughs, ridgers, duck foot cultivators, sprayers, loaders, haulage equipment, threshers, generators, and a multitude of other attachments.

VST Tillers Tractors, a prominent manufacturer of agricultural machinery, has introduced its latest line of compact tractors known as the series 9 ranges. This release includes six distinct models, all set to be available for purchase this month.Designed to solidify its dominant stance in the 4WD compact tractor market within the country, the series 9 range of compact tractors starts from 18 horsepower and goes upwards. These innovative tractors have been conceptualised and created at the company's manufacturing facility in Hosur.Meeting the evolving demands of agriculture, the six new models span a power range of 18 to 36 horsepower. VST emphasises that their series 9 lineup represents the most sophisticated offering in the compact tractor domain, boasting international design elements and technological integration. This strategic approach aims to cater to the burgeoning requirements of mechanisation in diverse agricultural domains, encompassing orchards, horticulture, conventional crop farming, and even non-agricultural sectors.Antony Cherukara, CEO, VST Tillers Tractors, stated, The introduction of these novel tractor models aligns with our unwavering commitment to enhance the mechanisation of various crops, thereby contributing to the betterment of the lives of Indian farmers. With the Indian agricultural community progressively embracing advanced and efficient technologies, our series 9 range stands as a pinnacle of cutting-edge versatility and innovation in its specific category.Notable features of the new tractor series include a heightened platform, a refined aesthetic with projector headlamps, a protective shield against heat, a state-of-the-art instrument cluster, a deluxe seating arrangement, and a remarkably small turning radius. These versatile tractors cater to an extensive array of applications and are compatible with implements such as tillers, rotavators, MB ploughs, ridgers, duck foot cultivators, sprayers, loaders, haulage equipment, threshers, generators, and a multitude of other attachments.

Infrastructure Transport

01 Jun 2026

MMRDA advances 250 m on Orange Gate–Marine Drive tunnel

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has completed 250 m of underground tunnelling for the Orange Gate–Marine Drive Urban Road Tunnel using India’s largest slurry shield tunnel boring machine (TBM) deployed for an urban road project.The project involves twin tunnels extending over 7 km beneath critical transport corridors, including Central Railway, Western Railway and Metro Line 3. The work requires high-precision engineering to navigate densely developed urban infrastructure.Once completed, the tunnel is expected to reduce travel time between Orange Gate and Marin..

Infrastructure Urban

01 Jun 2026

Hindustan Zinc Pays Rs 188.46 Billion in FY26

Hindustan Zinc contributed Rs 188.46 billion to the public exchequer in FY 2025-26, according to its 9th Tax Transparency Report. The contribution, equivalent to 46 per cent of the company’s revenue, included direct and indirect taxes, government royalties, dividends to the Government of India, withholding taxes and other statutory levies.The company’s five-year cumulative contribution to the exchequer stood at Rs 915.72 billion. In FY26, Hindustan Zinc reported revenue of Rs 408.44 billion, EBITDA of Rs 221.62 billion and profit after tax of Rs 138.32 billion. It also achieved its highest..

Infrastructure Urban

01 Jun 2026

World of Concrete India 2026 Opens in Mumbai

Informa Markets in India will host the 12th edition of World of Concrete India 2026 from 3–5 June 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The specialised B2B exhibition will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, developers, architects, consultants, infrastructure companies, project leaders and government stakeholders.The event is expected to feature over 350 brands and more than 18,000 trade professionals. It will cover concrete and cement, dry mortar, precast technologies, formwork, construction chemicals, industrial and commercial flooring, scaffolding, safety solutio..