India's growing presence in the global economic landscape continues to create new opportunities for its home-grown enterprises. Adding another distinguished moment to this journey, Dr. Deepak Mittal, Managing Director of International Tractors Limited (ITL), was invited by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to a special luncheon held in honour of H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois, Crown Prince of Liechtenstein, on 27th October 2026 at Hyderabad House, New Delhi.
The occasion brought together prominent Indian business leaders and a high-level delegation of European industrialists, highlighting the growing importance of international partnerships in advancing trade, technology and manufacturing. For ITL, this recognition carries special significance as the company celebrates 30 years of taking Indian engineering to the world.
The visit of H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois to India marked an important step in strengthening economic and strategic relations between India and Liechtenstein.
With the implementation of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), new avenues for collaboration are emerging across advanced manufacturing, industrial technology, sustainable development and cross-border investments.
Such engagements also highlight the contribution of India's leading private enterprises in strengthening international business relationships and positioning the country as a preferred global manufacturing destination.
Every global success story begins with an ambition. For ITL, that ambition took shape in 1996 when the company rolled out its first tractor from Hoshiarpur, Punjab, with the word & INTERNATIONAL proudly inscribed on it.
It was more than just the beginning of a tractor manufacturing journey. It represented a belief that Indian engineering could compete with the best in the world. Over the last three decades, ITL has transformed that vision into a formidable global presence. Today, the company operates across 150+ countries and has consistently maintained its position as India's No. 1 Tractor Export Brand for the last eight years. It also ranks among the world's five largest tractor brands, with leadership positions in 15 countries in its addressable segment.
This growth reflects the company's continued focus on manufacturing excellence, technological advancement and developing tractors suited to diverse agricultural requirements across international markets.
For ITL, global recognition is a reflection of the vision with which the company began its journey in 1996. Dr. Deepak Mittal, Managing Director, International Tractors Limited, believes that the true measure of this journey lies in how Indian engineering has evolved to compete on the world stage. The distinguished invitation further adds to this milestone, reinforcing the company's ambition to take Indian manufacturing excellence to newer markets and greater heights.
The global journey of ITL is closely connected with the growth of Sonalika Tractors, which has emerged as India's No. 1 Tractor Export Brand since its foundation in 1996. Driven by its philosophy of 'Jeetne Ka Dum' Sonalika has established a strong presence across 150+ countries, delivering tractors engineered for diverse farming applications and agricultural conditions. The company operates the world's largest integrated tractor manufacturing plant, reflecting its strong manufacturing capabilities and commitment to engineering excellence. A proud Fortune 500 India organisation, Sonalika continues to strengthen its position through technological advancements and a farmer-first approach.
It has also taken a pioneering step towards greater transparency in the Indian tractor industry by publicly displaying tractor prices and service costs on its website. As Sonalika completes 30 glorious years in 2026, its journey stands as a testament to Indian engineering, manufacturing excellence and the ambition to make India a global force in farm mechanisation.
