PUNE: India’s No. 1 tractor export brand Sonalika Tractors has strengthened its global supremacy as the company’s Bangladesh distributor, ACI Motors Ltd, has entered the Guinness World Records for achieving the largest-ever tractor deliveries in a single day. This extraordinary feat of 350 tractor deliveries was recorded in just 4 hours during a grand ceremony recently at Dinajpur, Bangladesh, which was organised under the theme “Sonalikar Bisshojoy”, marking a celebration of progress, productivity, and partnership.

Sharing his thoughts on this achievement, Dr. Deepak Mittal, Managing Director, International Tractors Limited, said, “Sonalika’s legacy is powered by a strong belief that India’s excellence can inspire the world, and therefore every Sonalika tractor embodies India’s frugal engineering expertise and the unstoppable spirit of the brand that powers millions of dreams globally. This new Guinness World Record achieved by our Bangladesh distributor, ACI Motors, is our tribute to every farmer and every partner who has believed in our journey. Every member of the Sonalika family is filled with pride today, as we reaffirm our mission to empower farmers across the world.”

Speaking on the occasion, Gaurav Saxena, Director and CEO – International Business, International Tractors Limited, said, “The new Guinness World Record of the largest ever delivery in an event achieved by our distributor ACI Motors Ltd. in Bangladesh reflects how trust, customer centricity, and purpose come together to create impact. For Sonalika, transformation means uplifting every farmer, every partner, and every community we serve with Indian innovation. Our journey from Indian soil to the world stage is powered by our values and the promise to continue transforming agriculture with innovation that respects every farmer.”

Over the past 18 years of partnership with ACI Motors Ltd, Sonalika Tractors has consistently strengthened its leadership position in Bangladesh through its heavy-duty tractors. The company has strongly held the No. 1 tractor brand position in Bangladesh for more than 5 years now and commands more than 50% market share in the country’s tractor segment. Sonalika exports its heavy-duty tractors in the range of 30-75 HP to Bangladesh, which are customised as per the country’s farmers’ crop and soil needs. Every Sonalika tractor is made at the World’s largest integrated tractor manufacturing plant of the company at Hoshiarpur, Punjab, which rolls out a new heavy-duty tractor in 2 minutes with the highest quality standards. Sonalika continues to set benchmarks that inspire confidence, transform possibilities, and position India’s excellence on the global map of innovation.

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INDIA: Continuing its rapid growth, Air India Express announces the expansion of its operations to Dhaka. From 3rd September 2024, the airline will operate six weekly flights each connecting Dhaka to Kolkata and Chennai, enhancing connectivity, and fostering economic growth between India and Bangladesh. Air India Express flights to and from Dhaka are open for booking on the airline’s award-winning website, airindiaexpress.com, mobile app, and other major booking channels, with attractive introductory fares: Kolkata-Dhaka at Rs. 3600, Dhaka-Kolkata at Rs. 4800, Chennai-Dhaka at Rs. 5000, and Dhaka-Chennai at Rs. 7400.

Commenting on the launch, Alok Singh, Managing Director, of Air India Express, said, “With the introduction of direct flights to Dhaka from Kolkata and Chennai, Air India Express continues to enhance connectivity across the Indian sub-continent. These new routes are a significant step towards providing more convenient travel experiences infused with the warmth of Indian hospitality, further strengthening regional ties, and fostering greater accessibility within the sub-continent. Apart from trade and tourism, these flights will also help guests from Bangladesh travel for medical treatments at specialty hospitals in Chennai and Kolkata. The services will also provide connections to Air India Express flights to the Gulf region, as also to Air India long-haul international flights.”

Guests from cities such as Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kochi, Imphal, Jaipur, Surat, and Varanasi will now benefit from convenient one-stop connectivity to Dhaka. Guests from Dhaka can also now easily travel to these cities via Kolkata or Chennai.

With this expansion of its network to Dhaka, Kolkata has become the third-largest station for Air India Express, offering 158 weekly flights that connect the City of Joy to 13 destinations directly and 20 destinations through one-stop itineraries.

From Chennai, Air India Express operates over 85 weekly flights, connecting 13 destinations directly and 24 destinations through one-stop itineraries.

Last week, Air India Express announced the addition of Agartala as its 32nd domestic destination, with daily direct flights connecting the capital city of Tripura to Kolkata and Guwahati.

Loyalty members booking on the airline’s website and mobile app get additional rewards and benefits, including exclusive discounts and special deals, up to 8% NeuCoins, and complimentary Xpress Ahead priority check-in, boarding, and baggage services. In addition to loyalty members, students, senior citizens, SMEs, dependents and members of the Indian armed forces can book special fares and benefits on airindiaexpress.com. Guests can also book special cabin baggage-only fares, Xpress Lite, available on the airline’s website.

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