Shakti Pumps Emerges as Leading Contributor with 8,846 installations in Maharashtra's Guinness Record Attempt under Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana

Shakti Pumps (India) Limited (SPIL) [BSE: 531431, NSE: SHAKTIPUMP], India's leading manufacturer of energy-efficient pumps and motors, emerged as the leading contributor with 8,846 pump installations in Maharashtra's Guinness Record Attempt under the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana, achieving 45,911 solar water pump installations in just one month - one of the fastest and largest renewable irrigation rollouts globally.

The Government of Maharashtra and Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) announced that the state has completed its Guinness World Records attempt under the "Magel Tyala Solar Pump" initiative at a ceremony held in Aurangabad. The state achieved an unprecedented 45,911 solar water pump installations within one month, marking one of the largest and fastest renewable irrigation deployments in the world.

During the ceremony, it was revealed that Shakti Pumps (India) is the largest contributor to this record-setting achievement, having installed 8,846 solar pumps, the highest number by any participating company. This milestone reinforces Shakti Pumps' position as a national leader in solar pumping technology and high-performance water solutions.

Speaking at the event, officials highlighted how the "Magel Tyala Solar Pump" initiative has transformed irrigation access for farmers across the state. By enabling daytime solar-powered irrigation and free household electricity at night, the programme reduces farming and living expenses. The solarisation of farmlands demonstrates Maharashtra's strong push toward clean energy adoption, agricultural efficiency and long-term rural transformation - backed by proactive leadership and targeted execution.

Mr. Dinesh Patidar, Chairman of Shakti Pumps (India) Limited, shared his thoughts on this achievement: ""It is a proud moment for Maharashtra and for all of us at Shakti Pumps. Being the largest contributor with 8,846 installations reflects our strong engineering capabilities and the trust placed in us. This initiative has empowered thousands of farmers with reliable, clean-energy irrigation, and we are honoured to support a historic achievement recognised on a global stage.

The PM KUSUM scheme, a flagship initiative of the Government of India, has been a cornerstone of our efforts to promote solar energy-driven irrigation solutions. Through this scheme till now, we have successfully installed a significant number of solar pumps, directly impacting the lives of farmers in many states. Each installation represents more than a technological upgrade; it represents a step towards self-reliance for our farmers, reducing their dependence on erratic power supplies and expensive diesel pumps."

Shares of Shakti Pumps (India) Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 574.85 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 598.80. The total number of shares traded during the day was 65367 in over 2963 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 613.95 and intraday low of 572.00. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 38345728.00.

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