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Introduces Shaurya, first dedicated paddy-focused range under the Powertrac brand   Escorts Kubota Limited, the agri-machinery and construction equipment major, announced the launch of Powertrac Shaurya, a new ‘South Special’ paddy tractor series comprising five variants across the 39 HP to 52 HP category range. The launch marks the first time the Powertrac brand is introducing a dedicated paddy and wetland-focused series developed specifically for the paddy-growing regions of Southern India, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, strengthening the company’s presence in a key mechanization segment. Escorts Kubota operates three tractor brands in India — Kubota, Farmtrac and Powertrac — catering to premium, entry-premium and value segments respectively. Powertrac Brand represents the company’s value and mass segment offering across multiple agricultural applications. Developed for paddy cultivation, the Shaurya series is engineered for reliable operations in ...

  ARISE framework outlines roadmap for long-term value creation India:  Family-owned businesses contribute more than three-fourths of India’s GDP and are expected to play an even larger role in the country’s growth by 2047. However, new research from the Indian School of Business (ISB) highlights that many mid-sized family enterprises are yet to fully leverage India’s rising tide of economic growth, owing to their singular focus on short-term profits i.e., EBITDA, resulting in them holding back from investing in the future through technology and ecosystems, as seen in the case of global companies. A new ISB report titled- ‘Business Innovation- An imperative for Indian family-led business’  highlights that while family-run firms continue to form the backbone of local and regional economies, many still rely on incremental growth models and are not fully capitalising on opportunities in high-growth sectors. This gap is most visible among mid-sized enterprises that are often ...