Escorts Kubota rises on introducing third generation ride-on rice transplanters in India
Escorts Kubota is currently trading at Rs 3631.95, up by 23.35 points or 0.65% from its previous closing of Rs 3608.60 on the BSE.
The scrip opened at Rs 3683.70 and has touched a high and low of Rs 3683.70 and Rs 3586.45 respectively. So far 3160 shares were traded on the counter.
The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs 10 has touched a 52-week high of Rs 4171.35 on 04-Sep-2025 and a 52-week low of Rs 2828.75 on 28-Feb-2025.
Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs 3683.70 and Rs 3535.00 respectively. The current market cap of the company is Rs 40468.42 crore.
The promoters holding in the company stood at 68.04%, while Institutions and Non-Institutions held 17.06% and 14.89% respectively.
Escorts Kubota has introduced its third-generation Ride-On Rice Transplanters - KA6 and KA8 under Kubota Brand. Engineered in Japan, the new models combine advanced technology with on-field practicality to deliver higher productivity, operator comfort and planting precision. The models have been introduced across 7 states - Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Telangana, where demand for mechanized paddy solutions is rising.
The KA6 and KA8 transplanters are powered by Kubota’s fuel-efficient engines that deliver 21 & 24 horsepower, ensuring dependable performance even in tough field conditions. Both models come with a smart turning system for smoother handling and an automatic lift function that makes cornering easier. The Multifunction control lever allows effortless operation, while the horizontal control mechanism helps maintain uniform planting depth. The redesigned planting claws significantly reduces missed planting, and ensure seedlings are placed evenly, and improved New Seedling picking guide allows on high accuracy and planting will improve the crop growth and yield consistency.
Escorts Kubota is one of India's leading engineering conglomerates with over six decades of experience. It has helped accelerate India’s socio-economic development through its presence across the high growth sectors of Agri-machinery, construction & material handling equipment and railway equipment.
