AI, Data And Autonomous Tractors: Mahindra’s Veejay Nakra On Farming’s Next Revolution
Business Today · 11 Nov 2026 · 4 min
Management interview of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M).
- Veejay Nakra, President of Farm Equipment Business and Member of the Group Executive Board, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
Speaking at the Bharat Agriculture Conclave, Veejay Nakra highlighted that agriculture is at a turning point driven by semiconductors, computing, AI, and data. Emerging innovations include AI-powered advisory systems, computer vision, autonomous tractors, and humanoid technologies to aid productivity. He stressed that companies like Mahindra bear the responsibility to make these advanced technologies affordable, accessible, and backed by financing. Transforming Indian agriculture will require collaboration across governments, industry, academia, and startups under a 'Smart Kisan' approach.