Mahindra & Mahindra began as a trading steel company in 1945 in India. It has since expanded globally and diversified its business operations. It is now one of the top tractor manufacturers in the world, with a focus on off-road and four-wheel drive tractors. A key milestone was developing the Scorpio SUV in 2002 for the global market. Currently, Mahindra has operations across automotive, farm equipment, finance and other sectors. It aims to be a sustainable multinational through world-class manufacturing and an ability to develop new products and services globally.