Sonalika Tractors Ploughs 34,000 sq ft 'DUM' Inscription in Uttar Pradesh World Record Bid

Sonalika Tractors has created a world record by ploughing the largest inscription of the Hindi word 'DUM' into an agricultural field in Sikandrabad, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, covering 34,000 square feet. The Tribune reported the inscription measures 125 feet in height and 272 feet in width. The company said the feat celebrates 30 years of farmer empowerment.

How the Sonalika Gold Series Set the Record

Two Gold series tractors, the Sonalika Gold DI 745 III and the Sonalika Gold DI 55 III, were paired with 10-foot rotavators to plough the inscription. The Gold Series is built at the company's integrated tractor manufacturing plant and features a 3-cylinder 3532cc E3.5 engine, a multi-speed driveline with 16F+4R or 12F+3R options, and Jet Line hand throttle technology.

Raman Mittal, Joint Managing Director of International Tractors Limited, said: "'DUM' carries the empowering spirit of every farmer who begins each season with courage to pursue what once seemed unimaginable. For 30 glorious years, this spirit has driven us every day to think beyond the ordinary and keep surpassing ourselves."

Sonalika Tractors International is a privately held Indian manufacturer of agricultural tractors from 16 to 125 HP and more than 40 farm implements, serving over 1.8 million farmers domestically and across more than 150 export markets through a network of more than 1,000 dealers, according to akta.pro company records. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.

Sonalika's Production Scale and EV Partnerships

The same records show Sonalika plans to scale production capacity to 300,000 tractors per year alongside expansion of digital platforms, connected diagnostics, and personalized farmer engagement initiatives. The company recorded 1,80,504 units in FY26, a 21% year-over-year increase in its 30th year, and operates a production capacity of 300,000 tractors per year at its Hoshiarpur plant. Sonalika engaged Six Sense Mobility as an EV components supplier in February 2026 and partnered with Bangalore-based EV motor startup Chara Technologies in January 2026 for rare-earth-free synchronous reluctance motors.

Sonalika's Sales Records Ahead of the Milestone

Sonalika Tractors crossed 1 lakh tractor sales year-to-date in the first six months of FY27, from April to September 2026, and recorded its highest-ever monthly production of 19,000 tractors at its Hoshiarpur facility, Machine Maker reported. The company reported its highest-ever August sales of 12,581 tractors, outpacing industry growth by 1.9 times, and set a monthly production record of 18,067 tractors, according to Autocar Professional. In July 2026, Sonalika recorded its best-ever performance with 11,442 overall tractor sales, driven by a 27.2% domestic growth rate, The Tribune reported.

What Comes Next for Sonalika

The company said it is celebrating 30 years in 2026 of empowering farmers and strengthening rural prosperity. Sonalika's stated plan is to scale production capacity to 300,000 tractors per year.