AI, Data And Autonomous Tractors: Mahindra’s Veejay Nakra On Farming’s Next Revolution

Indian agriculture is approaching a major technological shift, says Veejay Nakra, President of Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Business and Member of the Group Executive Board. At the Bharat Agriculture Conclave 2026, Nakra explained how semiconductors, computing, artificial intelligence and data could transform farming through AI-powered advisories, computer vision, autonomous tractors and emerging technologies. From real-time soil health information to early disease detection and efficient water use, technology could help farmers make better decisions. But he stressed that solutions must be affordable, easy to use and supported by financing. His message: put the farmer at the centre of innovation.