Synopsis:
Escorts Kubota Limited has launched the ‘PRO588i-G’ combine harvester in Punjab and Haryana. The machine preserves long Basmati straw for reuse, minimizes grain breakage, reduces soil compaction, and lowers air pollution, offering farmers enhanced income opportunities.
A leading agri-machinery stock rose sharply after introducing a technologically advanced combine harvester designed to improve farm productivity while reducing environmental impact. The stock reflected strong investor sentiment as the new machine promises higher revenue potential for farmers, better grain quality for export, and an alternative to stubble burning in North India.
Escorts Kubota Limited currently has a market capitalization of Rs. 42,027.44 crore. The stock opened at Rs. 3,670.05, reached an intraday high of Rs. 3,812.80 from a previous close of Rs. 3,658.70, marking an approximate 4.24 percent intraday increase.
What’s the News?
Escorts Kubota Limited has introduced its latest Kubota-branded combine harvester, the ‘PRO588i-G’, across Punjab and Haryana. Unlike conventional harvesters, it cuts the stalk near the base, allowing the full length of straw to be collected and reused for cattle feed or biomass plants, generating additional revenue streams for farmers. This new technology provides a profitable alternative to stubble burning, helping reduce air pollution in North India.
The harvester employs Japanese-designed technology to minimize breakage of Basmati rice grains, enhancing quality and export value. Weighing just 2,700 kilograms, it reduces soil compaction compared with conventional 9,000-kilogram machines, lowering ploughing effort and costs for subsequent crops. Equipped with a crawler and ergonomic features, it is suited for wet fields and extended work hours, further improving operational efficiency.
Comments from the Management
“At Escorts Kubota, we are deeply committed to introduce innovations that can positively transform lives of India’s farmers. Our new Kubota combine harvester is a testament to the same. Its unique features, designed in Japan, not only offer more profit potential to our ‘Annadatas’ but can also help address the menace of air pollution in North India,” said Nikhil Nanda, Chairman & Managing Director.
“Launch of the new Kubota combine harvester fits well into our plans to introduce game-changing innovations that can meaningfully transform Indian agriculture, increase productivity, profitability and meet sustainability goals through precision farming solutions. This addition will further boost Escorts Kubota’s presence in the farm equipment industry,” said Akira Kato, Deputy Managing Director.
“PRO588i-G combine harvester significantly advances the harvesting technology in its class in the country. Escorts Kubota is a category leader in paddy crop applications, with world-class harvesters and rice transplanters. A new addition to this family of products will further cement our position,” said Rajan Chugh, Chief Officer, Agri Solutions Business Division.
Segment Performance
The company’s Agri Machinery Products segment contributed 88 percent of Q1FY26 revenue, recording Rs. 2,181.5 crore, up 0.4 percent YoY and 10.5 percent QoQ. By June 2025, Escorts Kubota had 1,600 exclusive dealers for its tractor brands in India.
The sales ratio of tractors below 40 HP versus above 40 HP stood at 36:64, consistent YoY and slightly up from 33:67 QoQ. Non-tractor revenue made up 18 percent of sales, slightly down YoY from 19 percent. Exports through the Kubota channel accounted for approximately 52 percent of total export volumes in Q1FY26.
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Financial Snapshot
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, Escorts Kubota Limited’s sales rose from Rs. 2,445 crore in Q4FY25 to Rs. 2,500 crore in Q1FY26, marking a 2.2 percent increase. Operating profit increased from Rs. 287 crore to Rs. 321 crore, up 11.9 percent, while PBT jumped sharply from Rs. 398 crore to Rs. 1,518 crore, a 282 percent rise.
Net profit surged from Rs. 318 crore to Rs. 1,397 crore, up 340 percent, driven by exceptional gains of Rs. 1,104 crore on the sale of land and building to Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited.
On a year-on-year basis, sales decreased slightly from Rs. 2,574 crore in Q1FY25 to Rs. 2,500 crore in Q1FY26, down 2.9 percent. Operating profit inched up from Rs. 315 crore to Rs. 321 crore, a 1.9 percent increase.
PBT grew substantially from Rs. 385 crore to Rs. 1,518 crore, up 294 percent, while net profit jumped from Rs. 302 crore to Rs. 1,397 crore, a 363 percent increase, supported by exceptional gains of Rs. 1,104 crore.
About the Company
Escorts Kubota Limited (EKL) is a distinguished engineering conglomerate with over eight decades of expertise in delivering high-performance agricultural and construction equipment. EKL manufactures trusted tractor brands such as Farmtrac, Powertrac, and Kubota, alongside specialized Farmpower machinery and a robust lineup of construction equipment.
Blending Indian ingenuity with Japanese precision, the company ensures its products enhance productivity and sustainability, reaching farmers and customers nationwide and globally through a wide dealer network. EKL continues to lead in innovation, reliability, and transforming agriculture and infrastructure in India.
Written By Manan Gangwar
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