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{{Short description|Tractor manufacturer in Gujarat, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2023}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Captain Tractors Private Limited
| logo = Captain tractors logo.jpeg
| former_name = Asha Exim Pvt Ltd
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| industry = Manufacturing company
| founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1994|03|27}} in [[Rajkot, Gujarat]]
| founder = G.T. Patel <br> M.T. Patel
| hq_location_city = [[Rajkot|Rajkot, Gujarat]]
| hq_location_country = [[India]]
| area_served = Worldwide
| key_people =
}}

'''Captain Tractors Private Limited''' (CTPL) is an Indian manufacturer of mini tractors and agricultural and farming equipment,<ref name=":7">{{Cite book |last=Singh |first=Sukhpal |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pZm00saeXAAC&dq=%22Captain+Tractors%22&pg=PA61 |title=Agricultural Machinery Industry in India: Growth, Structure, Marketing and Buyer Behaviour |date=2010 |publisher=Allied Publishers |isbn=978-81-8424-531-8 |language=en}}</ref> headquartered in [[Rajkot|Rajkot, Gujarat]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Das |first=Chintu |date=6 May 2021 |title=CAPTAIN Tractors unveils its 8th generation series of Mini Tractors |url=http://krishijagran.com/industry-news/captain-tractors-unveils-its-8th-generation-series-of-mini-tractors/ |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=[[Krishi Jagran]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Domestic Tractor Sales Reached a Total of 51932 Units in Feb 2022; Drops By 31.35% |url=http://krishijagran.com/farm-mechanization/domestic-tractor-sales-reached-a-total-of-51932-units-in-feb-2022-drops-by-3135/ |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=krishijagran.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=भारत में इन कंपनियों के ट्रैक्टर की बंपर बिक्री, लिस्ट में महिंद्रा टॉप पर, देखें बाकियों के क्या हाल |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/auto/car-bikes/best-selling-tractor-in-india-mahindra-swaraj-sonalika-tafe-escorts-eicher-john-deere-force-tractors-sale/articleshow/89075824.cms |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref> Founded in 1994, CTPL has received several awards, including four national awards and three state awards.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Captain Tractors receives huge acceptance and appreciation at SIMA - Paris International Agri-Business Show 2017 |url=http://online.pubhtml5.com/vdxj/xwll/#p=12 |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Agri Mech magazine}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2018-06-29 |title=Captain Tractors: Providing Outstanding and Innovative Solutions to Farmers |url=https://www.insightssuccess.in/captain-tractors-providing-outstanding-and-innovative-solutions-to-farmers/ |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Insights Success magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>

== History ==
The company was founded as Asha Exim Pvt Ltd in 1994 by brothers G.T. Patel and M.T. Patel from the state of [[Gujarat]]<ref>{{Cite book |last=Mathur |first=Ajeet N. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1UAgszMG3ZUC&dq=%22Captain+Tractors%22&pg=PT63 |title=IIMA-Strategies for Future: Understanding International Business |date=2016-03-01 |publisher=Random House India |isbn=978-81-8400-367-3 |language=en}}</ref> and changed its name to Captain Tractors.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-05 |title=Captain Tractor in India – Pioneer of The Mini Tractor |url=https://www.lezeto.com/captain-tractor-in-india-pioneer-of-the-mini-tractor/ |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Lezeto |language=en-US}}</ref> The first mini tractor was launched by the company in [[India]] in 1998 <ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Dave |first=Vimukt |date=2009-09-11 |title=Captain Tractors to launch 3 mini tractors in 2 years |work=[[Business Standard India]] |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/captain-tractors-to-launch-3-mini-tractors-in-2-years-109091100047_1.html |access-date=2022-03-15}}</ref><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=6 March 2012 |title=TAFE, Captain Tractors tie up for sub-20-hp tractors |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/tafe-captain-tractors-tie-up-for-sub-20-hp-tractors/article20405625.ece1 |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=[[Business Line]] |language=en}}</ref> and named after the brand as Captain.<ref name=":0" /> The company started manufacturing agricultural implements and machinery for different farming systems after it received an approval from the [[Government of India]]. Its Captain DI 2600 model received a subsidy approval from the Government of India in 2004.<ref name=":7" /> In 2008, CTPL received two national awards from the [[Government of India]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=TAFE and Captain Tractors form strategic alliance for sub 20HP tractors |url=https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/tafe-and-captain-tractors-form-strategic-alliance-for-sub-20hp-tractors-113103009256_1.html |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=www.indiainfoline.com |language=en}}</ref>

In 2012, the company entered into a strategic partnership with [[Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited|TAFE Group]] for small tractor series.<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-04-03 |title=TAFE plans to invest Rs.100 crore on capacity expansion at Madurai |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/tafe-plans-to-invest-rs100-crore-on-capacity-expansion-at-madurai/article3277656.ece |access-date=2022-03-15 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramnath |first=NS |date=11 October 2012 |title=Forbes India - Tafe, Mallika Srinivasan: The Tractor Queen |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/leaderhip-awards-2012/tafe-mallika-srinivasan-the-tractor-queen/33883/1 |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=[[Forbes India]] |language=en}}</ref> CTPL has about 60 percent market share in the mini tractor segment.<ref name=":1" /> In 2013 the company received an award for the Best R&D and Entrepreneurship from the [[Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises|Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, India]].<ref name=":3" /> In 2017, CTPL was a participant at the 77th edition of SIMA, the international agri-business show that was held from 26 February to 2 March 2017 at the Paris Nird Villepinte in [[France]]. The company has PA approval from countries including [[Germany]], [[Spain]], [[France]], [[Portugal]], [[Greece]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Belgium]], [[Canada]], [[Holland]], [[Ivory Coast]], [[Tunisia]], [[Egypt]], and [[Austria]]. It also received the [[Homologation]] certificate for [[List of sovereign states and dependent territories in Europe|European countries]].<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=SIMA- Paris International Agribusiness Show opening ceremony |url=http://krishijagran.com/news/sima-paris-international-agribusiness-show-opening-ceremony/ |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=krishijagran.com |language=en}}</ref>

In 2021, CTPL initiated a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the [[Government of Gujarat]] during the [[Vibrant Gujarat]] 2021 event for a total investment of Rs 100 crore committing to generate employment for 1790 people in [[Rajkot]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=22 November 2021 |title=20 MoUs totalling ₹24,185 cr investments signed ahead of Vibrant Gujarat Summit |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/20-mous-totalling-24185-cr-investments-signed-ahead-of-vibrant-gujarat-summit/article37624803.ece |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=www.thehindubusinessline.com |language=en}}</ref>

== International book of records ==
On April 6, 2023, CTPL converted 70 identical mini tractors into chariots during an event in [[Jetpur, Navagadh|Jetpur]], [[Gujarat]]. These chariots were used to transport more than 140 idols of deities on a spiritual pilgrimage alongside walking participants, covering approximately 27 kilometers over 12 hours. The International Book of Records documented the event and recognized it as a world record for converting the highest number of mini tractors of the same model and color into chariots for a religious event.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Captain Tractor Sets New World Record with Spiritual Pilgrimage Featuring 70 Identical Mini Tractors |url=https://firstindia.co.in/news/india/captain-tractor-sets-new-world-record-with-spiritual-pilgrimage-featuring-70-identical-mini-tractors |access-date= |website=firstindia.co.in |language=en}}</ref>

== Mini Tractor Day ==
CTPL pioneered the development of indigenous mini tractors in India. After various experiments in 1994, the company invented the mini tractor and launched its first model on May 27, 1998. It was designed to mechanize agriculture and support small and marginal farmers in increasing agricultural productivity and income. This day is commemorated annually as 'The Mini Tractor Day' across 17 states. The product has received 10 national awards from the [[Government of India]]. In March 2024, the company launched its 250 Lion Series. These tractors featured Dual Cylinder Simpson Engines.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-02 |title=May 27 Is Celebrated As The Mini Tractor Day Across India |url=https://westerntimesnews.in/news/266620/may-27-is-celebrated-as-the-mini-tractor-day-across-india/ |access-date=2024-07-25 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Awards ==
* 2008 - Awarded two National Award for R&D efforts by the [[Government of India]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Captain Tractors Pvt Ltd: pioneer of the mini tractor |url=https://www.ibef.org/industry/india-automobiles/showcase/captain-tractors-pvt-ltd |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=[[India Brand Equity Foundation|IBEF]]}}</ref><ref name=":4" />
* 2012 - Best [[Small and medium-sized enterprises|MSME]] award by the [[Government of Gujarat]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Awards to Best MSMEs 2012-13 Entrepreneurial Excellence of MSMEs |url=https://ic.gujarat.gov.in/documents/pagecontent/MSMEAwards_Booklet.pdf |website=ic.gujarat.gov.in}}</ref>
* 2015 - Awarded two National Award for Product Innovation & Outstanding Entrepreneurship in Micro & Small Enterprises<ref>{{Cite web |title=List of the Awardees of MSME National Awards - 2015 |url=http://www.dcmsme.gov.in/national_awardlist_2015.pdf |access-date=2022-03-28 |website=www.dcmsme.gov.in}}</ref>
* 2021 - Farm Power Awards<ref>{{Cite web |title=Agriculturetoday Presents {{!}} 3rd Farm Power Awards 2021 |url=https://www.agriculturetoday.in/fpa2021/images/f-logo.jpg |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=www.agriculturetoday.in |language=en}}</ref>
* 2021 - ITOTY Award for Best Tractor between 21-30 HP<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=ITOTY - The Winner of ITOTY 2019 {{!}} Indian Tractor of The Year Winner |url=https://www.itoty.org/winners |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=www.itoty.org}}</ref>
* 2022 - ITOTY Award for Best Tractor under 20 HP<ref name=":6" />
* Patidar Udyog Ratna Award for Best Business Leadership{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}}
* 2024 - ITOTY Award for Best Tractor under 20 HP and Tractor Exporter of The Year<ref>{{Cite web |title=ITOTY - The Winner of ITOTY{{!}} Indian Tractor of The Year Winner |url=https://www.itoty.org/winners |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=www.itoty.org}}</ref>
* 2025 - Captain Tractor's directors—Rajesh Movaliya, Kailesh Movaliya, Nayan Movaliya, Satish Movaliya, and Shailesh Movaliya—were featured in the Forbes Select 200 list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Choudhury |first=Srishty |title=Captain Tractors' visionary leaders featured in prestigious Forbes Select 200 list |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-captain-tractors-visionary-leaders-featured-in-prestigious-forbes-select-200-list-3125762 |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://captaintractors.com/ Official website]
* [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/company/captain-tractors-private-limited/U51909GJ1994PTC022141 Captain Tractors] on [[The Economic Times]]

[[Category:Agricultural machinery manufacturers of India]]
[[Category:Tractor manufacturers of India]]
[[Category:Indian companies established in 1994]]
[[Category:Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1994]]
[[Category:Companies based in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Rajkot]]

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