Mahindra Completes Purchase of Navistar's India Joint Ventures
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Navistar International Corporation announced that Mahindra has completed its purchase of the Navistar Group's stake in Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd. and Mahindra Navistar Engines Pvt Ltd.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) and Navistar International Corporation announced that Mahindra has completed its purchase of the Navistar Group's stake in Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd. (MNAL) and Mahindra Navistar Engines Pvt Ltd. (MNEPL). The deal has received regulatory approval in India, and Mahindra has now taken complete ownership of operations and will continue to sell MNAL and MNEPL products.
Navistar announced in December 2012 its intention to exit the joint ventures as part of its "Drive to Deliver" turnaround strategy, which is focused on strengthening its North American core businesses and pursuing near-term initiatives to improve the company's return on invested capital performance.
As announced in December 2012, the agreement allows Navistar to continue sourcing components from India while Mahindra would continue to provide engineering services to Navistar. The Navistar group will continue to support M&M through license agreements and extend necessary support to MNAL and MNEPL for the purposes of business continuity.
M&M reaffirmed that it is fully committed to the truck and engine companies and would focus on further leveraging synergies between these two businesses and the Mahindra Group in order to make the commercial vehicles business a success. The truck company recently launched a range of new models including the 25T Tipper with Bogie suspension and integrated applications like 31T Coal Haulage Tipper and Transit Mixer. Future plans include the launch of refrigerated trucks on the MN25 platform which is a fast growing market. Mahindra, for its truck business, has 59 dealers and nearly a thousand service points across India.
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
More Vehicle Research

Ford Unveils Name for Under-$29K Midsize Electric Truck
Ford has unveiled the name of its new midsize electric truck: Fathom. It will have a starting MSRP of $28,350, and preorders will begin in early 2027.
Read More →
DTNA Plans to Build New U.S. Manufacturing Facility
Daimler Truck North America plans to build a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the United States to strengthen its production capabilities across North America. The location has not been disclosed.
Read More →
Recalls You Need to Know About in August 2026
If you have Altec, Autocar, Chrysler, Daimler Truck, Ford, Heil, International, Orange EV, Paccar, Shyft Group, Volvo Trucks, or Wabash vehicles in your fleet, you should check these important recalls issued by the National Highway Safety Administration.
Read More →
DTNA to Close Portland Facility, Move Manufacturing to the Carolinas
Daimler Truck North America will shift production of the Western Star X-series, Freightliner eCascadia, and Freightliner eM2 from its Portland, Oregon, manufacturing facility to its manufacturing operations in the Carolinas.
Read More →
Kenworth T880: Powertrain & Customization Options
Vocational fleets often require trucks tailored to specific applications, and the Kenworth T880 is designed with flexibility in mind. In this video walkaround, Rachel Woods explains how the T880 can be configured to support a broad range of industries and operational requirements.
Read More →
Electrification Incentives: The Acquisition Windfall Fleets Can't Miss
Discover how fleets can use tax credits, grants, rebates, and vouchers to dramatically reduce electric truck and charging infrastructure costs—before today’s funding disappears.
Read More →
Back at Star Nation for a Closer Look at Western Star Trucks and the People Behind Them
Work Truck returned to Western Star’s Star Nation Experience for another hands-on look at the trucks, technology, and operator community behind the brand.
Read More →The Top 300 Commercial Fleets
The Top 300 Commercial Fleets: See the List
Read More →
Mack Defense Receives Additional Order for 115 Heavy Dump Trucks Under U.S. Army’s M917A3 Program
The latest order of 115 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDTs) from Mack Defense for the National Guard is part of the $47-million order from the U.S. Army approved in the 2026 National Defense Appropriations Act.
Read More →


