This is our decade. This is our moment
Gainwell showcased several products at bauma India 2026. Could you take us through the key products and their significance for the Indian market?
Gainwell has been Caterpillar’s partner company for over 82 years, and we are proud to be present at bauma India to introduce new products. One of the key products brought to India is the 55-ton excavator.
Caterpillar already has excavators across different segments, including the 320, 321, 322, 324, 374 and 395 models. The 55-tonne excavator addresses a significant requirement from customers in the quarrying and mining sectors. It is a state-of-the-art machine designed to deliver high fuel efficiency and productivity.
The other two products introduced by Caterpillar include the Cat 120 GC Motor Grader and the Cat D5 Dozer. The 120 GC is a more utilitarian machine designed for smaller projects and improved efficiency, while the D5 Dozer addresses customer requirements in the dozer segment. These products are aligned with specific demands coming from customers.
What is the level of localisation in these newly introduced machines?
Caterpillar has been manufacturing in India for several decades and has a strong manufacturing presence in the country. Every time Caterpillar introduces a new product, localisation remains a key focus area.
India has become a significant excavator market globally, which has increased the focus on manufacturing and localisation. Over time, these machines are expected to achieve higher levels of localisation. Caterpillar already manufactures several products in India, including excavators, off-highway trucks and engines, making it a strong example of the Make in India approach.
What new products and solutions were showcased by Gainwell?
Through ISG, one of the companies within the Gainwell Group, we showcased a range of attachments for the construction and mining industries. We also introduced products from the Etnair portfolio, where Etnair International acts as our technology partner. At our Pune facility, we manufacture road maintenance machinery based on this technology.
Road maintenance machinery is an emerging requirement in India, as manual road maintenance practices may not be sustainable in the long term. We believe these solutions will see increasing adoption as the focus on road quality and maintenance grows.
We are also working with the Lintec and Linhoff portfolios, manufacturing asphalt batching plants and concrete batching plants. Some of these products are also exported, including to markets in North America and Africa.
Sustainability and technology are becoming increasingly important in construction equipment. How is Gainwell addressing this transition?
Across the Gainwell Group, we are focusing on cleaner technologies and more fuel-efficient solutions. The products coming from Caterpillar are becoming increasingly fuel-efficient and productive. Similarly, our own products, including cranes, underground mining equipment and other machinery, are being developed with sustainability, durability and digital capabilities in mind.
Digital technologies help improve machine monitoring, extend equipment life and enable predictive maintenance. Another important area is rebuilding machines, which is our response to immediate sustainability requirements. A significant number of machines, including Caterpillar machines and underground mining equipment, are being rebuilt in India to extend their lifecycle.
Skilled manpower continues to be a challenge for the industry. What initiatives is Gainwell undertaking to address this gap?
Availability of skilled manpower in construction, mining and material handling is one of the biggest challenges facing the industry today. While government initiatives and internship programmes are helping address this challenge, specialised skills, especially in underground mining operations, remain difficult to find.
To bridge this gap, Gainwell is setting up its own training academy – Gainwell Institute of Integrated Talent Advancement (GIITA). Through this academy, we aim to train around 1,000 people every year to meet our requirements and also support customers who want to train their technical teams.
How do you see Gainwell’s growth trajectory over the next five years?
India is undergoing a significant transition in manufacturing, with production moving from the West towards the East. We believe India will play an important role, not only in meeting domestic requirements but also in exporting advanced products to global markets.
Gainwell has already started moving in this direction, and several companies are working towards building global capabilities from India. We believe this is our decade and this is our moment to grow on a global scale.
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