Anand Mahindra says group will accelerate investments despite global uncertainty
Mahindra Group has indicated that it will keep growing its investments in core and emerging businesses despite growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, with Chairman Anand Mahindra viewing the current global environment as an opportunity to make the conglomerate more competitive in the long term
In his message to shareholders in the company’s FY26 annual report, Mahindra said global disruption has become a permanent feature of the business landscape rather than a temporary phase, requiring companies to rethink how they invest and grow
Describing the current phase as “Manthan 2.0”, he said businesses must prepare for an operating environment defined by continuous change instead of waiting for stability to return
To explain the group’s approach, Mahindra drew an analogy with Formula E’s “Attack Mode”, where drivers briefly deance. He said the company intends to adopt a similar mindset by making calculated investments during periods of uncertainty instead of slowing expansion plans
The strategy is reflected in several initiatives announced over the past year. Mahindra has committed ₹15,000 crore towards a greenfield manufacturing facility in Nagpur to support its upcoming NU_IQ vehicle platform, expanded its electric vehicle portfolio through the BE and XEV range, and agreed to acquire a controlling stake in commercial vehicle manufacturer SML Isuzu to strengthen its automotive business
Beyond automobiles, the group continues to invest in its portfolio of growth businesses, including renewable energy, logistics, hospitality and last-mile mobility, as it seeks to diversify future revenue streams
Mahindra also said evolving global trade dynamics could create fresh opportunities for India. As companies and governments look to reduce dependence on single markets and diversify supply chains, he said India is well placed to strengthen its role as a trusted global manufacturing and business partner
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First Published onJuly 6, 2026, 09:43:29 IST
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