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LiuGong India Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Pithampur
Facility expands local production under the Make in India initiative
ACE, KATO Form JV to Make High-Capacity Cranes in India
ACE KATO will produce cranes for Indian and global markets
CNH Expands SES Programme to South India
Initiative promotes mechanised baling to reduce stubble burning
MoRTH, Eicher Partner to Modernise Delhi-NCR Fleets
MoU supports replacement of older trucks and buses with cleaner vehicles
The Risk of Negative Bids
Aggressive undercutting, intensified competition and declining project flow are raising concerns over quality, sustainability and contractor viability in the highways sector.
Build Better, Not Cheaper
Aggressive underbidding and rising costs are pushing India’s road sector towards unsustainable growth. The industry must focus on innovation-led execution, not just cheaper contracts, says ABHIJIT SOM.
Road to Viksit Bharat
Key insights on quality, safety and sustainability from the RAHSTA 2026 Roundtable.
India is one of the most promising underground infra markets globally
Barad Sharma, CEO, Amberg Engineering, discusses the future of underground construction, digital engineering, and sustainable infrastructure development.
Handling Success
Efficient material handling is no longer just a support function—it is a key driver of productivity, safety and profitability. From smarter planning to the right equipment, every movement onsite can make a measurable difference.
The future of road construction is digital
Ramesh Palagiri, MD and CEO, Wirtgen India, speaks on how road construction equipment will evolve to meet future infrastructure requirements.
The road construction site of 2047 will be highly connected
Pradeep Shrivastava, Business Unit Head – Asphalt BU, Sany India, discusses the role of road construction equipment in transforming the country’s road and highway network.
The Road to 2047
As India builds the highways of tomorrow, advanced road construction equipment is emerging as the driving force behind faster execution, superior quality and sustainable infrastructure.
Road equipment will evolve into intelligent and sustainable machines
Sharwan Agnihotri, Sales Head – North, West, and Central, HD Construction Equipment India, speaks on how the ideal road construction project site of the future will look like and how road construction equipment will evolve to meet future infrastructure requirements.
Road equipment is becoming the intelligence behind infrastructure
Dheeraj Panda, Managing Director, Ammann India, speaks on the key trends currently shaping demand for road construction equipment in India.
Sustainability must drive every project
Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, speaks on the key trends currently shaping demand for road construction equipment in India.
Road equipment is the engine of Vision 2047.”
VG Sakthikumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India, speaks on technologies such as telematics, machine control, automation, AI and connected job sites and how it is improving productivity, quality and project execution.
Construction equipment will connect digital and real worlds
Masamitsu Ishikawa, Senior Manager, Komatsu India, discusses the role of road construction equipment in transforming the country’s road and highway network.
We are powering the shift to cleaner energy
Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, shares insights on how IoT-enabled gensets, hybrid power systems, and sustainable technologies are transforming energy reliability for India’s construction and infrastructure projects
AI will be the foundation of tomorrow’s construction sites
Debjeet Chatterjee, GM – Strategy and Business Development, Putzmeister India, discusses how AI, automation and electrification are transforming construction equipment for India's infrastructure future
Execution speed, not funding, will decide infra success
Guido Azzolin, CEO, MB Crusher, shares his views on how decentralised material processing, equipment versatility and recycling can improve productivity and reduce project costs.
By 2047, road construction sites will be highly connected
Shalabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director, CASE Construction Equipment – India & SAARC region, discusses how connected technologies, intelligent equipment and lifecycle-focused solutions are reshaping road construction in India.
The next leap in infrastructure will come from intelligent equipment
Sunil Talreja, Vice President, Road Construction Equipment Division, ACE - Action Construction Equipment, speaks on how intelligent equipment, digital technologies, and sustainability will shape India's road infrastructure journey to Vision 2047.
The Smart Equipment Era
Digitalisation is transforming construction equipment into intelligent, connected machines that boost productivity, safety and uptime. The Smart Equipment Era has truly arrived.
BLive PRIME to Deploy 1,000 EV Mini-Trucks
Rs 100 crore initiative to accelerate green logistics in India.
JCB India Achieves 600,000-Machine Milestone
Landmark backhoe loader highlights decades of infrastructure support
ICEMA Discusses Sector Growth with Union Ministers
Talks focus on infrastructure expansion and equipment utilisation
Ammann India Announces Two Senior Leadership Appointments
Prashant Morankar and Saravanakumar K take key leadership roles
Maharashtra, Finland Advance Circular Economy Partnership
Conclave explores collaboration on sustainable growth and resource efficiency
Ammann India appoints Prashant Morankar as After Sales Head
Appointment reinforces focus on customer support and service excellence
BKT Tyres Launches 24x7 Rider Assistance Programme
BKT You Forward offers two-wheeler riders round-the-clock support.
The 20-Tonne Advantage
Why the 20–22 tonne segment is emerging as the industry’s undisputed workhorse.
Technology is reshaping excavator demand
Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India, discusses shifting customer priorities, sustainable technologies and the evolving role of excavators in India’s infrastructure growth
The market is shifting to lifecycle value
Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager, Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, discusses evolving customer expectations, fuel efficiency, connected excavators, and the technologies reshaping India’s hydraulic excavator market.
Contractors are buying outcomes, not machines
Raja Sharma, Head – Product Marketing, HD Construction Equipment India, explains how fuel efficiency, connectivity, lifecycle costs and operational flexibility are influencing excavator demand in India.
Escorts Kubota Launches NeoStar Compact Tractors
New range targets horticulture, sugarcane and vineyard farmers
The Fuel Revolution
Rising fuel costs, tighter emission norms and sustainability goals are pushing India’s construction equipment industry beyond diesel and into a new energy era.
India Moves Higher
India’s infrastructure expansion is driving demand for advanced crane solutions. From metros and refineries to renewable energy projects, cranes are becoming essential for faster execution, safer operations and precision-led construction.
Wirtgen Powers Mumbai-Pune Connectivity Project
Advanced pavers cut travel time and boost infrastructure efficiency.
Road to Viksit Bharat
Key insights on quality, safety and sustainability from the RAHSTA 2026 Roundtable.
Fuel efficiency is now a buying benchmark
PN Krishnakumar, CEO, XCMG India, discusses the trends reshaping India’s hydraulic excavator market, from fuel efficiency and telematics to rental-driven demand and sustainable machine technologies.
We are powering the shift to cleaner energy
Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, shares insights on how IoT-enabled gensets, hybrid power systems, and sustainable technologies are transforming energy reliability for India’s construction and infrastructure projects.
Our focus is on reliable and localised energy storage
Sachin Jain, Head – Strategy, Transformation, Battery and Energy Storage (BES) Business, TKIL Industries, discusses the growing role of battery systems in rail and metro networks, localisation strategies, and the future of sustainable energy storage in India.
Build Better, Not Cheaper
Aggressive underbidding and rising costs are pushing India’s road sector towards unsustainable growth. The industry must focus on innovation-led execution, not just cheaper contracts, says ABHIJIT SOM.
Smart Fuel Management for CE Fleets
Contractors are turning to smarter fuel management strategies to control diesel costs and improve equipment productivity.
Indian CE Industry FY26: Demonstrating Resilience
Exports surge 31.5 per cent, infrastructure execution slowdown led to 7 per cent degrowth in the domestic demand.
Rental market is expected to grow Rs 42,000 cr by 2030
Col (Retd) Shaishav Srivastava, CEO, Synfra, explains the market gaps, technology challenges, operator ecosystem, financing opportunities and the future of equipment rentals in India.
When Geopolitics Hits the Jobsite
As oil prices surge and aggressive negative bidding deepens, India’s road construction sector finds itself squeezed between global uncertainty and domestic structural weaknesses.
MANN+HUMMEL Opens Tumkur Innovation Centre
New Karnataka centre strengthens India’s filtration R&D role
Wirtgen Group Powers Mumbai–Pune Connectivity Project
Advanced pavers cut travel time and boost infrastructure efficiency
BKT Showcases Tyre Innovation at Agritechnica Asia
BKT and Thai partner display advanced solutions for Southeast Asian agriculture
Anoop Jindal Named VP, B2B Sales at Castrol India
Castrol elevates Jindal to lead OEM and South Asia sales growth
Zoomlion Expands African Operations to Boost Infrastructure
New Morocco subsidiary strengthens local service and project support
RAHSTA Awards 2026 Opens for India’s Leading Road Developers
Nominations now open to honour excellence in highway and toll projects
MCCI Discusses Tamil Nadu Growth with CM
MCCI delegation meets Chief Minister to discuss industry growth
Kamal Bali Joins CII Quality Body
Volvo Group India MD appointed Co-Chair of CII Institute of Quality
Schaeffler Boosts Research at IISc
New HPC facility to support advanced research at FSID
Terex Launches TRAC Vibration Analysis System for Screening Equipment
TRAC is a vibration analysis system that provides insight into the performance, condition and long?term integrity of screening equipment.
RAHSTA 2026 to Host Certified Highway Construction Masterclass
The masterclass brings together industry experts, engineers and infrastructure professionals for an intensive two-day programme.
ICEMA Western Region Discusses Industry Growth
ICEMA Western Region members discuss growth and resilience
Gainwell Group Launches InfraServe Global
The company manufactures, services and distributes products like asphalt and concrete batching plants, road maintenance equipment
LEWA Enhances ecoflow LDH Boxer Pump With 20% Higher Performance
Upgrade boosts hydraulic power and improves operational efficiency
Can CE Industry Keep Pace?
As global conflicts drive up fuel, steel and freight costs, the CE industry faces mounting financial pressure. Can OEMs, contractors and rental firms adapt swiftly enough to sustain growth?
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.
Air Apparent
From drilling to finishing, compressors are the silent drivers of construction, enabling faster, cleaner, and more efficient project execution.
India is one of the most promising manufacturing destinations in the world
Italian CE exports stay resilient at €3.2 billion, as strong segments offset global uncertainties and uneven market demand
CE Exports Hold Steady Despite Current Uncertainties
Italian CE exports stay resilient at €3.2 billion, as strong segments offset global uncertainties and uneven market demand
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.
Can India Build the World’s Next CE Hub?
India’s construction equipment sector is moving from import dependence to global manufacturing leadership, driven by localisation and innovation.
Hydraulic Excavators Market to Reach $81.7 Bn by 2033
Electrification remains a key trend, with manufacturers introducing hybrid and fully electric models to meet evolving emission standards.
We are bullish on the next five years
Laxmi Shukla, Asst. Vice President – Earthmoving Equipment Division, Action Construction Equipment, speaks on the outlook for the Indian backhoe loader market, and India’s potential as a global export hub.
Schwing Powers Ganga Expressway Construction
594 km corridor links Meerut to Prayagraj, boosting connectivity
PMGSY-III Extension Strengthens Rural Growth
ICEMA backs PMGSY-III extension till March 2028
Italian Machinery Exports Stay Stable Amid Uncertainty
Earthmoving demand helps offset weaker global market conditions
Doosan Bobcat Drives Skills with Loader Training Push
New programme targets operator shortage and equipment adoption
Ammann India Delivers ABG 7920 Paver in Tamil Nadu
Handover in Perambalur reinforces focus on road-building efficiency
JCB India Showcases Machines at Sarthi Sangam
Event in Mangalore sees strong operator engagement
CNH Launches Pond Restoration Drive to Promote Water Conservation and Community Wellbeing
The project aims to rejuvenate the heritage Bhola Rawal Pond
BEML Unveils India’s First 35-Ton Electric Dump Truck
Indigenous EV dump truck targets sustainable mining solutions
Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Wipro 3D Partner for Additive Manufacturing CoE
MoU signed to boost industry-ready skills in advanced manufacturing
Komaki Opens New EV Battery Plant in Gurugram
New facility will produce 1.2 lakh LiFePO4 batteries annually
BKT Tyres Targets Two-Wheeler Market with ‘Jurrat’ Campaign
Ranveer Singh fronts BKT Tyres’ new campaign for everyday riders
Liquid Power at Work
As India’s infrastructure push gathers pace, advanced lubrication technologies are quietly emerging as critical enablers of equipment efficiency, uptime, and sustainability.
We plan to double our India business over the next five years
Sunil Khanduja, Managing Director, Ingersoll Rand India and the SAARC region, speaks on the company’s strategic roadmap with a focus on sustainability, customer-centric growth, and operational excellence.
Heavy Lifts, Higher Ambitions
India’s infrastructure boom is driving demand for smarter, stronger lifting solutions. As projects grow in scale and complexity, cranes are evolving into critical enablers of speed, safety and precision.
Operational Excellence Redefined!
Operational excellence in cement is no longer about producing more—it is about producing smarter, cleaner and more reliably, where cost per tonne meets carbon per tonne.
The RELIEF Factor!
As geopolitical tensions disrupt key shipping routes, India’s construction equipment exporters are navigating rising costs and delayed deliveries. The Government’s RELIEF initiative offers timely support—but also highlights the urgent need for stronger supply chain resilience.
A New Era of Cabin Safety in Indian Trucking
As Indian highways evolve, safety is taking centre stage. Global cabin safety standards like ECE R29.03 are redefining how trucks protect drivers while ensuring operational reliability.
Rewriting India’s Road Story
Why the next phase of highway growth will be defined not by kilometres, but by quality, capital and capability.
ACE and Kato Collaborate for High-End Crane Manufacturing in India
ACE and Kato Works form a joint venture to manufacture advanced cranes.
Beyond the Buzz
Why construction tech still struggles to land
Engineering the Energy Balance
As India pushes towards net zero while sustaining rapid industrial growth, engineering innovations—from carbon capture to smart grids—are emerging as the key to balancing energy security with decarbonisation, writes SATISH INGAVALE.
Eicher Trucks and Buses Inaugurates Community Development Centre in Pithampur
The centre is designed to drive sustained social impact across education
CTS Roundtable Charts Tech-Led Roadmap for Construction
CTS Roundtable Maps Technology Roadmap for Construction
Operational Excellence Redefined!
Operational excellence in cement is no longer about producing more—it is about producing smarter, cleaner and more reliably, where cost per tonne meets carbon per tonne.
Caterpillar Showcases AI and Autonomy at CONEXPO 2026
Technology, services and new machines highlighted at global expo.
Caterpillar Unveils Advanced Engines at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
New Cat engines and lifecycle solutions highlighted at global construction expo.
Building Resilience Through Innovation
From smart technologies to strategic localisation, innovation is redefining resilience across Indian job sites, writes RAMESH PALAGIRI.
Rented Machines, Real Momentum
As India accelerates its infrastructure push, the equipment rental sector is emerging as a strategic growth engine—driving flexibility, efficiency and financial discipline across projects, writes SATIN SACHDEVA.
India’s Infrastructure Moment!
How digitalisation is transforming construction equipment and project delivery, writes SP RAJAN.
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