Mahindra Denies Indonesia Has Halted 35,000 Pickup Imports, Reveals Delivery Schedule
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Indian automotive manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M/Mahindra) has spoken out regarding media reports that the Indonesian government has halted import orders for vehicles from India, including from Tata Motors and M&M. The clarification was issued by the company on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
Previously, reports stated that Indonesian Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono on 26 February announced that the import of 105,000 vehicles—comprising 4x4 vehicles and six-wheeled trucks—would be temporarily suspended pending a meeting between the government and parliament. The policy was said to have sparked speculation about the continuation of orders from Indian automakers.
In response, Mahindra asserted that it still holds the largest export order in the company’s history for 35,000 light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to be shipped this year. The order comes from Indonesia’s state-owned enterprise Agrinas Pangan Nusantara for the Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih (KDKMP) project.
According to The Economic Times, the company stated that it has not received any further notification or official communication from Indonesian authorities regarding any suspension of the vehicle supplies. Mahindra also disclosed that the down payment for the shipments had been received.
Under this collaboration, Mahindra and Agrinas Pangan Nusantara will supply vehicles that are claimed to be rugged and reliable to support the smooth distribution of fresh produce from farmers directly to markets. The collaboration aims to strengthen rural logistics.
The order comprises 35,000 Scorpio pickup units that will support the operations of cooperatives being formed in various parts of Indonesia. The vehicles are viewed as playing a crucial role in strengthening the cooperative logistics system.
Mahindra Automotive Division CEO Nalinikanth Gollagunta said the pickup is designed to operate in demanding conditions while keeping operating costs as low as possible.
‘Our pickups are designed to work in challenging conditions while maintaining the lowest possible operating costs,’ he said.
He added that the volume committed in this partnership will provide a significant boost to the company’s international operations, even on par with the total export volume achieved in fiscal year 2025.
Mahindra produces the Scorpio pickup at the Nashik plant in India. The model is globally known for high durability, large payload capacity, and low operating costs. With this large export contract to Indonesia, the company is optimistic that its international business performance will be significantly boosted throughout the year ahead.