Japanese farm equipment manufacturer Yanmar Holdings Co. is partnering with major Indian tractor maker International Tractors Ltd. to develop "next generation tractors" for the global market.

International Tractors Executive Director Raman Mittal said that the two partners "have produced five advanced tractors since the start of full-fledged collaboration" after Yanmar more than doubled its stake in the Indian firm in March this year. The new tractors are equipped with engines complying with future emission standards.

ITL will be producing more tractors in the coming months at its Hoshiarpur plant in the northern Indian state of Punjab.