Mittal to create globally benchmarked institution for agricultural research and innovation
International Tractors Limited (ITL) is setting up a new 25-acre Global Research & Development Centre in Greater Noida as a global advanced engineering hub for building future-ready technologies and farmer-centric innovation, following on the success of its export brand Sonalika Tractors.
The new proposed Global R&D Centre is a greenfield facility, representing a natural progression of ITL’s three-decade journey of transforming agriculture through its ‘Jeetne ka DUM’. This new facility will further strengthen ITL’s capabilities to create a powerful ecosystem where engineering expertise is combined with insights from farmers to develop agri solutions tailored to Indian & global market needs.
The new centre is also expected to contribute to the state’s broader innovation ecosystem through high-value engineering, skill development, employment generation and technology-led industrial advancement, marking a significant step in the company’s long-term innovation roadmap for the state
The development follows a meeting between Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath and ITL’s Management in Lucknow. The meeting centred on ITL’s vision for its next phase of agricultural innovation and how the brand is aligned with Uttar Pradesh’s growing role as a destination for technology-led industrial investment.
Raman Mittal, Joint Managing Director, International Tractors Limited, said on 14 Aug, “The Global R&D Facility in Greater Noida, marks a significant step towards shaping the next frontier of agricultural innovation for us at ITL, and we are deeply grateful for his encouragement, confidence, and inspiring leadership that supports the business ecosystem to flourish. The CM decisive vision for a progressive, technology-driven Uttar Pradesh inspires us to think bigger, move faster, and build for the future.
“Our ambition is to create a globally benchmarked institution for agricultural research and innovation – developing technologies that empower farmers, transform agriculture, and redefine what is possible. From Uttar Pradesh, for India and the world – we look forward to building the future of farming.” Fiinews.com
