Agrinas Postpones Pickup Truck Purchase from India Following Government Request

Jakarta – PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, a state-owned enterprise, has agreed to postpone the purchase of 105,000 pickup trucks from Indian manufacturers Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Ltd and Tata Motors, following a request from Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad.^[1]

Background

Agrinas had signed a contract worth IDR 24.66 trillion (approximately $1.5 billion USD as of February 23, 2026) to purchase the vehicles for use by Red and White Cooperatives and Subdistrict (Kopdes). The order included 35,000 4×4 pickups from Mahindra, and 35,000 4×4 pickups and 35,000 six-wheeled trucks from Tata Motors.^[1]

Response to Government Request

Joao Angelo De Sousa Mota, President Director of PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, stated the company would comply with the government’s request. “We follow obedient just. Whatever the decision,” he said.^[1] Mota emphasized that Agrinas’ primary focus is to serve the country and its citizens.^[1]

Current Status of Deliveries

As of February 23, 2026, 200 pickup trucks from Mahindra had already arrived in Indonesia, with a further 400 units scheduled for delivery. The company aimed to receive all 35,000 Mahindra pickups by the end of the month.^[1]

Long-Term Support and Maintenance

Mota highlighted that the purchase agreement included provisions for long-term maintenance and after-sales support from the Indian manufacturers, recognizing the vehicles’ expected lifespan of 20-50 years.^[1] He stated that the contract emphasized the importance of consistent supply of parts and services.^[1]

Agrinas’ Role and Objectives

PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara is responsible for constructing 80,000 outlets and warehouse units for the Red and White Kopdes.^[1] The company’s CEO, Joao Angelo De Sousa Mota, resigned in August 2025, citing a lack of support from President Prabowo Subianto’s aides in achieving food security goals.^[2] Rosan Roeslani, CEO of Danantara Indonesia, stated that the company respected Mota’s decision and would process the resignation according to company regulations.^[2]

Note: Currency conversion rate is approximate as of February 23, 2026.

^[1] Tempo.co

^[2] Bisnis.com