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Ammann India Launches CPB36 Concrete Boom Pump

CPB36 Truck Mounted Concrete Boom Pump strengthens Ammann Elba portfolio

Gainwell Group Launches InfraServe Global

The company manufactures, services and distributes products like asphalt and concrete batching plants, road maintenance equipment

Driving the Build

Powering India’s infrastructure boom, trucks and tippers are evolving with smarter tech, cleaner fuels, and higher efficiency—driving productivity across construction and mining.

Still the Backbone

Even as specialised machines gain ground, backhoe loaders remain central to India’s construction ecosystem, delivering unmatched versatility, cost efficiency, and reliability across diverse projects.

Beyond Deployment: Managing Regulatory Risks in IEs

Regulatory risks often emerge after deployment, shaping how industrial equipment businesses scale and operate, write HIMANSHU OJHA and SUPRATIM GUHA.

Schwing Powers Ganga Expressway Construction

594 km corridor links Meerut to Prayagraj, boosting connectivity

Sinoboom Upgrades AB18J Plus Boom Lifts

New models offer higher capacity and improved flexibility

Reaching New Heights in Concreting

From advanced pumps to precise mix design, high-rise construction relies on technology, coordination and expertise to deliver concrete efficiently at ever-greater heights.

Tata Hitachi EX1200V Excavator Deployed by Edifice Engineering

For a major high-rise demolition project in Haryana

Sinoboom launches Dual-E Smart Technology

New system enhances electric boom lift efficiency and extends battery endurance

Zoomlion Unveils North America-Certified Machines at CONEXPO 2026

Company presents customised cranes, excavators and concrete equipment for the North American market

Sinoboom Showcases Smart Access Tech at CONEXPO 2026

Company unveils energy-efficient technologies and new access equipment range

LGMG Unveils Localised Equipment Range at CONEXPO

Company presents region-specific machinery for North America.

From Iron to Intelligence

How concreting is moving from mechanical strength to digital certainty, writes SHUBHABRATA SAHA.

Rewriting the DNA of Mobile Hydraulics

Hydraulics is no longer just about force; it has become a sophisticated mechatronic science.

When Tyres Go Digital!

Today, Rubber King’s story is not just about tyres. It is about how drive fuels disruption, and digitisation turns it into sustainable growth, writes DEVIN GAWARVALA.

India is transitioning its AI strategy from exploratory policy to mission-oriented execution, emphasising indigenous capabilities, global collaboration, and sovereign development of AI models and infrastructure, writes GURMAN REEN.

Raimondi to Unveil Terex TRT 55US at CONEXPO 2026

New rough terrain crane debuts under Raimondi North America banner

Weak Anti-Dumping Enforcement Hurting OEMs

As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing.

Rent, Don’t Own

Owning heavy equipment was once a badge of capability for contractors. Today, with rising costs, maintenance hassles, and skilled-operator shortages, renting offers flexibility, cost savings, and hassle-free compliance—making ‘rent, don’t own’ the smarter choice.

India Builds, China Supplies?

As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing.

India Builds, China Supplies?

As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing

CCTY Customised Solutions for Construction Equipment

As construction equipment evolves to fit end-user requirements, the bearings used must become stronger and more reliable as they operate in some of the most demanding environments.

Sinoboom Unveils New Access Equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Sinoboom showcases latest access platforms and smart technologies at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

Volvo Introduces ECR355 Short-Tailswing Excavator

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched the ECR355, a new 35-tonne short-tailswing excavator offering improved fuel efficiency, higher lift capacity and increased cab space.

Skyjack Launches New Electric and Hybrid Rough-Terrain Boom Lifts

Skyjack has expanded its rough-terrain articulated boom lift range in North America with the introduction of two all-electric models and two hybrid electric-diesel variants.

We aim to deepen collaborations with OEMs: C Krishnamurthy, BorgWarner

Chandrasekar Krishnamurthy, Global Director of Product Management, BorgWarner, discusses the company’s expanding footprint in India and its pivotal role in the nation’s electric vehicle transformation.

We currently hold around 10% market share in excavators

PN Krishnakumar, CEO, XCMG India

AWPs and boom lifts are gaining traction in construction

Srinivasu Allaphan, Director-Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries

AWPs and boom lifts are gaining traction in construction

Srinivasu Allaphan, Director-Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries

Our BSV range is designed to deliver higher efficiency

Sanjeev Bajaj, Chief Officer, Construction Equipment Business Division, Escorts Kubota

We are shifting from diesel to electric and hybrid machines

Sagar Sawlani, CEO – SAARC, Dingli AWP India

We see strong long-term potential in India

Franc Cui, Technical Center Director, Polygon (Xiamen) Composite Materials AVNISH KUMAR, Director, ATCORP

Rubber King Tyres Unveils 2 High-Performance Tyres at EXCON

The 19.5R24 Emperador pneumatic tyre and the 12.00-24 Mighty Midas solid tyre

Terex Launches TRX Telescopic Bucket Trucks

Attendees at this year’s Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, were greeted by four new telescopic bucket trucks that make up Terex’s TRX series: the TRX41, TRX48, TRX52 and TRX55.

Franna’s Dubai Global Conference Highlights Expansion Plans

Franna®, a global pick-and-carry crane manufacturer, held its first Global Conference in Dubai from 3–6 November 2025, reinforcing its international growth strategy while showcasing the operational advantages of its cranes over conventional lifting equipment.

Our priorities mirror India’s Viksit Bharat goals

VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India, speaks on the growth priorities for the Indian market in the next three to five years.

India Rising

Rising demand, resilient sales, and renewed infrastructure momentum pushed India’s CE industry to 1,40,191 units in FY2025. As the nation gears up for Excon 2025, the message is clear—India is rising, and so is its machinery.

Every machine we supply is ‘Smart Iron’

Manav Kohli, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Gainwell Commosales

We are presenting 25+ next-gen machines

Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Conmat Heavy Industries

We will have over 20 products on display

Shubhabrata Saha, MD & CEO of AJAX Engineering

We are introducing new-gen concrete solutions

Parminder Gabri, Director Commercial, Putzmeister

Localisation remains central to our product development for India

Dr Venkat Srinivas, ED & CEO – SML Isuzu, Business Head – Mahindra Trucks, Buses & Construction Equipment

Franna’s Dubai Global Conference Highlights Versatility and Expansion Plans

Brand demonstrates pick-and-carry crane advantages as part of global growth strategy.

After-sales service is one of Kobelco’s strongest differentiators

Moses Eddy, Director, KOBELCO Construction Equipment India

We are at the forefront of digital transformation

Abhijit Som, Managing Director, Fayat Road Equipment Division

We are developing technologies to cut future carbon emissions

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, discusses how the company is integrating digital monitoring and smart power management in gensets to enhance IoT and telematics in equipment.

Engineering the Shift

From mechanical to intelligent systems, transmission technology is evolving to deliver greater power, precision, and efficiency in modern construction equipment.

Franna’s Largest Pick-and-Carry Crane!

Franna has launched its most powerful pick-and-carry crane for the North American market—the AT44 US. Powered by a 308-hp Mercedes diesel engine, the crane delivers a 44-tonne lifting capacity at a 3-foot 7-inch radius and a 62-foot maximum hook height.

Silent Muscle

Steel, the unseen force inside every machine, powers construction equipment with unmatched strength, resilience, and endurance—quietly shaping the world we build.

Cummins is developing future low-carbon technologies

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, highlights how the company is integrating digital monitoring and smart power management into its gensets.

Cummins is developing future low-carbon technologies

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, highlights how the company is integrating digital monitoring and smart power management into its gensets.

Smart Roads, Smarter India

India’s highways are evolving with drones, LiDAR, and AI—delivering smarter roads that ensure safety, speed, sustainability, and transparency.

Building Roads That Last

India’s road future depends on durability, circular materials, and EV-ready designs—not just speed or kilometres.

Concrete Advantage

Right equipment, smart planning, and technology are transforming concrete handling, improving quality, cutting costs, and boosting efficiency across construction projects.

Crushing Need!

How cutting-edge technology is transforming crushing and screening for faster, smarter, and greener operations.

The demand for AWPs in India is witnessing rapid growth

Mohan Karthikeyan, Head - AWP Division, Action Construction Equipment

There is a strong shift toward automation

Sharwan Agnihotri, Head - Mining & Export Business, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment (India), speaks on the role of the Hi-Track digital solution, and how it enhanced the management and monitoring of mining excavators.

Backhoe Boom

India’s backhoe loader market is booming, with sales crossing 53,000 units in FY25.

From Ground Effect to Active Aero

The Evolution of Aerodynamic Innovation in Formula 1 Engineering

Lifting India’s Future

As India builds faster and taller, industrial cranes are emerging as essential, intelligent machines powering the nation’s infrastructure, logistics, and industrial growth.

Lifting India’s Future

As India builds faster and taller, industrial cranes are emerging as essential, intelligent machines powering the nation’s infrastructure, logistics, and industrial growth.

Why Renting Beats Buying

Once a symbol of capability, owning heavy equipment is losing its appeal. With rising costs and complex compliance, contractors are increasingly turning to rentals for flexibility, savings, and simplicity.

Off-Road Revolution

OTR tyres are driving a new era in heavy-duty mobility, transforming performance, safety, and durability across mining, construction, and infrastructure’s toughest terrains

Mega Machines!

From metro tunnellers to 3D-printed bridges, the future of Indian infrastructure may depend on super-sized mega machines — but will terrain, cost, and scale cooperate?

Coal India commissions India's First Indigenous Electric Rope Shovel

The rope shovel is manufactured by BEML

Faresin Debuts FS6.26 Compact Telehandler

Faresin Industries unveiled the FS6.26 telehandler at Bauma positioning it as the most compact and agile model in its range. Dubbed “The Mason’s Helper”, the FS6.26 replaces the successful FR6.26 which saw over 2000 units deployed globally.

Hidromek’s 14 New Models

H?DROMEK exhibited 22 machines, 14 of which were new, at its 2.176 m² booth at this important event.

Small Machines, Big Demand!

How mini construction equipment is reshaping India’s infrastructure landscape

Making Roads Smarter

India’s asphalt plant industry is undergoing a smart transformation, powered by innovation, sustainability, and localisation—redefining how roads are built with greener tech, digital control, and local manufacturing muscle

Smarter, Greener, Stronger

How cutting-edge technologies, sustainability imperatives, and changing construction demands are reshaping the compressor industry.

SCHWING Stetter, MAX-truder Tie-up to Deliver Precast Concrete Solutions

The companies aim to create positive economic value and pave the way for modular construction in India.

India’s Trucking Transformation

India’s trucking industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by advancements in technology, larger vehicles, sustainability efforts, and a booming mining and infrastructure sector, shaping the future of dump trucks in the country

Unlocking the Power of North East

India’s North Eastern states, nestled between the Himalayas and the vast trade routes of Southeast Asia, have often remained untapped due to logistical challenges and limited industrial exposure.

Highlighting the Future of Smart, Sustainable Infra

RAHSTA Expo 2025, Asia’s premier road and highways exhibition, will showcase groundbreaking innovations in road construction, sustainability, and smart technologies, offering a platform for global collaboration in transforming infrastructure.

Jayesh Ranjan & Cement Expo Forum Leaders converge in Hyderabad

Jayesh Ranjan joins Cement Expo Forum leaders at Hyderabad summit.

Raising the Bar!

In 2018-19, the First Construction Council’s analysis of TMT bars revealed significant quality issues, urging urgent action to improve safety standards in India’s rapidly growing infrastructure sector.

Empowering Talent

India’s major infrastructure projects highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce

Custom Equipment LLC Rebrands to AXCS Equipment

The company has been in business since 1981

Mecbo America Launches Scorpion Concrete Crawler Boom

The Scorpion provides contractors working in piling, drilling, tunneling or commercial construction

AJAX's 3DCP Machine & SmartBots at Bharat CE Expo

AJAX Engineering, India’s leading concreting equipment manufacturer, unveiled SmartBots powered by Concrete AI, an upgraded version of its AI-driven platform launched earlier in July 2024.

Pettibone Launches High-Capacity Extendo 1536X Telehandler

Pettibone has expanded its X-Series telehandler lineup with the introduction of the Extendo 1536X, a model designed to handle heavy-duty material lifts and pipe or pole placement.

Lifting the Industry

By 2033, the market for crawler cranes in India is projected to reach a significant $805.95 million.

On the Road to Success

In the world of construction, logistics, and heavy-duty transport, trucks and tippers are the unsung heroes driving progress.

AJAX's 3DCP Machine & SmartBots at Bharat CE Expo

The SmartBots by Concrete AI represent an upgraded version of the Concrete GPT

Safety is an integral part of our product design

Narasimha Jayakumar, CEO, Greaves Retail

Schwing Stetter Exhibits Eco-friendly CE at Bharat Mobility

Schwing Stetter marked a significant milestone in contributing to the Nation’s 2070 net-zero goal

TIL returns to bauma after 8 years!

TIL Limited, a cornerstone in India’s material handling and infrastructure equipment manufacturing sector, made a triumphant return to Bauma ConExpo India under the Gainwell Group banner, marking a significant milestone in its transformation journey.

Volvo Rolls Out Midsize EC260, EC300

Volvo Construction Equipment is rolling out two new midsize excavators, the EC260 and EC300, continuing its largest excavator redesign in 20 years. The 26-metric-tonne EC260 will replace the EC250, while the 30-metric-ton EC300 replaces the previous model.

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