How A Jeep Changed Mahindra Forever… In 1947, India had just become independent. Mahindra was just a steel trading company. And then came one bold move — KC Mahindra flew to the US and returned with a Jeep deal that would rewrite history. Not just Mahindra’s, but India’s too. This wasn't just an imported vehicle… It was the birth of India’s automobile journey — tested in deserts, forests, and war zones. Mahindra’s CJ-3A Jeep became a national symbol of strength — used by zamindars, forest office