The 74 Armoured Regiment was raised on 1 June 1972 at Ahmednagar by Lieutenant Colonel KS Khajuria.

[2] The class composition of the regiment is Sikhs, Ahirs and Dogras.

[4][5][6] The regiment had the honour to participate in the Republic Day Parade in 2025 with its T-90 tanks.

The hull with track rests on a wave with the Regimental motto 'विजय या वीरगति' ('Vijay Ya Veergati', which means Victory or Martyrdom) engraved on it.

The colours of the Regiment are Steel Grey and Blood Red.