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Finlay Launches Elektro Hybrid Crushing Range in India

The new hybrid crushers aim to reduce fuel use, emissions and operating costs.

Finlay Launches Elektro Hybrid Crushing Equipment in India

The new hybrid crushers aim to reduce fuel consumption and operating costs.

Volvo CE, Civic Merchandising Host Fleet Efficiency Event

The event focused on improving equipment productivity, profitability and sustainability.

Dharti Quarry Works Boosts Output with Propel Crushing Plants

Three Propel plants help Gujarat-based quarry achieve 8,000 tonnes of daily output.

Leadership, Innovation and Excellence Take Centre Stage at Equipment India Awards 2026

Prakash Pai of Puzzolana receives Lifetime Achievement Award; Kennady V Kaippally and V Senthil Kumar honoured as Equipment India Persons of the Year.

Seven Propel 470 HEV electric tippers go to work on coal haulage in Chhattisgarh

India's Leading electric tipper brand puts a 33 cu.m, 385 kWh fleet into daily coal transportation with a leading haulage contractor at one of the country's largest opencast coal mines.

Seven Propel 470 HEV electric tippers go to work on coal haulage in Chhattisgarh

India's Leading electric tipper brand puts a 33 cu.m, 385 kWh fleet into daily coal transportation with a leading haulage contractor at one of the country's largest opencast coal mines.

For us, a filter is not a commodity; it’s a technology

- Amit Kini, DGM – Marketing and Product Manager, MANN+HUMMEL

MISSION 2030

Can India build the world’s next construction equipment powerhouse?

Global Industrial Opportunity Behind India’s CE Boom

India’s construction equipment market is becoming a launchpad for a larger industrial opportunity. RAJESH NATH examines how localisation, technology, global partnerships and exports can help turn domestic scale into lasting international competitiveness.

Machinery Behind Faster Infra

India’s infrastructure ambitions are placing greater demands on project execution, making productivity, uptime and efficiency critical. SIDDHARTH CHATURVEDI explores how advanced equipment, digitalisation, predictive maintenance and lifecycle support can help deliver projects faster and more efficiently.

Building a Transparent Secondary Market

India’s construction equipment ambitions will depend not just on manufacturing more machines, but on keeping them productive through multiple ownership cycles. SAMEER MALHOTRA examines why a transparent secondary market is critical to financing, asset liquidity and export competitiveness.

From Domestic Scale to Global Relevance

India’s construction equipment industry has the scale to look beyond domestic demand, but competing globally will require stronger engineering, suppliers, technology and skills. VG SAKTHIKUMAR outlines the capabilities needed to make export readiness a core part of India’s CE journey.

Improving Equipment Reliability

From excavators, wheel loaders and haul trucks to crushers, conveyors, bulk material handling systems and hydraulic equipment, lubrication plays a critical role in keeping equipment operating safely and efficiently, writes GREG SAVERNIK.

Technology Shift Reshaping the Aggregates Industry

India’s infrastructure push is changing what customers expect from construction and aggregates equipment. HARPREET SINGH examines how automation, connectivity, lifecycle services and electrification are driving the next phase of productivity

Engineering India’s Next Growth Leap

As India’s infrastructure ambitions accelerate, the construction equipment industry must move beyond mechanisation to embrace digitalisation, electrification and ecosystem development. MANISH KULKARNI outlines how technology, productivity, skilled talent and accessible financing can help position India as a globally competitive construction equipment hub by 2030.

Redefining Productivity on the Jobsite

Construction equipment productivity is no longer defined by power and capacity alone. ROHIT PUNJABI explores how digitalisation, intelligent automation and electrification are reshaping equipment performance and the way infrastructure will be built.

The New Productivity Equation

India’s construction equipment industry has built scale; the next challenge is to build intelligence into that scale. SP RAJAN explores how digitalisation, data, AI, localisation and skills could reshape equipment productivity by 2030.

From Momentum to Muscle

India’s construction equipment industry is turning strong domestic demand into deeper manufacturing and export capabilities. AKSHAY AGARWAL examines the trends shaping this transition and India’s prospects in the global equipment market.

India’s Next Advantage: Trust

India has built the scale to become a major construction equipment manufacturing base. ATASI DAS argues that quality, localisation, exports, technology, skills and sustainability will determine whether that ambition translates into global trust.

From Localisation to Global Competitiveness

India’s construction equipment industry has the scale, talent and market opportunity to emerge as a global manufacturing force. The next leap, however, will depend on how effectively the industry strengthens localisation, manufacturing excellence, technology, supply chains and skills. SANJEEV BAJAJ outlines why these capabilities will be critical to making India a trusted global source of construction equipment by 2030

Connecting Machines to Productivity

Construction equipment is becoming part of a wider digital construction ecosystem. RATAN LAL KASHYAP explores how connected equipment, BIM, IoT, AI and ERP integration can turn machine data into better productivity and project decisions

From Machines to Intelligence: Building India's 2030 Equipment Powerhouse

By: Gurman Reen, Sales Director, Customer Solutions Division, Caterpillar India

From Manufacturing Scale to Global Innovation

India’s construction equipment ecosystem is entering a new phase, where manufacturing scale must be matched by deeper capabilities in technology, sustainability and product development. RATNESH SINHA explores how integrated manufacturing, R&D, sustainable practices and global market access can help India emerge as a globally relevant hub for construction equipment innovation and engineering.

Building Equipment that Travels

India’s construction equipment industry is moving from localisation towards globally competitive manufacturing. DHEERAJ PANDA looks at how engineering, exports, digitalisation, sustainability and skills can help India evolve from a major market into a global equipment base.

Building India’s Global Manufacturing Edge

As India’s construction equipment industry looks to strengthen its global footprint, manufacturing excellence, deeper localisation and technology adoption will be critical to sustaining competitiveness. HITESH AGARWAL outlines how automation, digitalisation, quality and supplier development can help transform India into a trusted global manufacturing hub

From ‘Make in India’ to ‘Make for the World’

India’s ambition to become a global construction equipment manufacturing hub will depend on more than production scale. NEERAJ KULKARNI examines how manufacturing excellence, advanced technologies, quality and deeper localisation can help Indian industry compete in global markets.

Women in leadership create ripples of empowerment far beyond the workplace

Meena Chaturvedi, Vice Chairman, Gainwell

Protecting the World's Largest Fleet

What every hydraulic system is quietly up against

How Collaborative Intelligence Is Shaping the Future

Intelligent machines are meant to assess risk, interpret operating conditions, prioritise actions, and balance safety, productivity, and efficiency, write KAMAL DEEP SETHI.

Radialisation is becoming increasingly important: Amit Tolani, CEAT

Amit Tolani, CEO, CEAT Specialty

India’s mining sector is operating at a scale and intensity like never before

- Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India

Going forward, we want to make it fully indigenous

- Munindra Kumar, Head – Sales & Marketing (SLCM Division) and Product Support, Venus Techno Equipment

If you don’t measure, there is no sustainability report

- Gopi Krishna More, Managing Director, TORSA Machines

For us, a filter is not a commodity; it’s a technology

- Amit Kini, DGM – Marketing and Product Manager, MANN+HUMMEL

The idea was to have an Italian design, but Indian prices

- Jainil Surelia, Director, Macons Equipments

India’s infra growth is creating a growing need for high-performance solutions

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

There will not be one solution; there will be multiple solutions

- Deepak Shetty, Managing Director and CEO, JCB India

We are continuously improving our localisation

- Seong Woo Shim, Managing Director, HD Construction Equipment India

This is our decade. This is our moment

- Sunil Chaturvedi, Chairman, Gainwell

The equipment has to be self-sufficient in most ways

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

We are investing in India to build solutions for the world

Amar S, Global Product Leader – Compressors & Vacuum, ELGi Equipments

We want to offer solutions beyond the product itself

Gurman Reen, Director Sales India - Construction Industries, Caterpillar

We intend to go with the strategy of service as a product

Dheeraj Panda, Managing Director, Ammann India

The technology gap between Western and Indian equipment has narrowed

- Manish Mathur, CEO – Cranes, ACE

“India’s mining sector is operating at a scale and intensity like never before.”

An Exclusive Interview with Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India

“If you don’t measure, there is no sustainability report.”

An Exclusive Interview with Gopi Krishna More, Managing Director, TORSA Machines

Equipcare Showcases Workshop on Wheels at Bauma CONEXPO

Mobile maintenance solution aims to cut equipment downtime at remote worksites.

“For us, a filter is not a commodity; it’s a technology.”

An Exclusive Interview with Amit Kini, DGM – Marketing and Product Manager, MANN+HUMMEL

“India’s infra growth is creating a growing need for high-performance solutions.”

An Exclusive Interview with Srinivasu Allaphan, Director – Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries

Engineering the Hybrid Future

Hybrid technology drives Infra Engineers India Pvt. Ltd's (IEPL) next phase of growth.

Powering the Hybrid Transformation

EPL scales EV hybrid excavators with new orders and Southeast Asia expansion.

Bridgestone India launches ‘Tyres Carry Life’ digital film

Campaign marks 30 years in India with a focus on safety, quality and trust

bauma ConExpo Exclusive: We are building an ecosystem around the machine: Rentease

Meghraj Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, Rentease

bauma ConExpo Exclusive: We are evolving from an engine supplier to a solution provider: Cummins India

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader, Cummins India Limited

bauma ConExpo Exclusive: Electric Equipment Demand Is Growing: SDLG India

Soumyaranjan Dash, Head – Dealer Development and Brand Marketing, SDLG India

bauma ConExpo Exclusive: We want to be a solution provider, not just a component provider.

Alfred Lee, President, Bearings & Industrial Solutions (B&IS) Asia/Pacific, Schaeffler (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Volvo CE launches EC650 mining excavator at bauma CONEXPO India

Volvo CE unveils 65T excavator alongside construction and electric solutions.

SCHWING Stetter India Showcases 27 Solutions at bauma CONEXPO

Company highlights AI-enabled concrete equipment and new solutions

JK Tyre Launches Four OTR Tyres at bauma CONEXPO India 2026

New range targets construction, material handling and mining applications

Digital technology will shape the next era of CE: Arvind K Garg, L&T

L&T highlights smart machines, lifecycle value and digital solutions at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026

NHAI Tightens AI-Machine Construction Norms

Non-compliant stretches may lose payment eligibility

We intend to strengthen our footprint through greater localisation

Ramesh Palagiri, MD & CEO, Wirtgen India

$1.2 Billion Bet!

Can a $1.2-billion government incentive scheme catalyse $1.8 billion in fresh investment, reduce import dependence and build India into a global manufacturing hub for construction equipment?

We will unveil five new products

VG Sakthikuma, Chairman & Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India

Under Pressure

Higher loads, longer operating hours and tougher applications are putting new demands on off-road tyres.

Engineering Safety into Every Lift

Human error, overloading, poor visibility and unsafe equipment operation continue to be among the leading causes of lifting incidents, write MANISH MATHUR.

Technology: The New Risk Shield

As infrastructure projects grow larger, more complex and capital-intensive, technology is emerging as a critical tool to identify risks early, improve project visibility and protect returns across the asset lifecycle

Risk is the Roadblock

India’s highways are attracting banks, institutional investors and InvIT capital, but financing the next phase of growth will depend on better risk allocation, asset recycling and more robust traffic assessment.

Wheeled CE Faces a Soft May as Broader Auto Retail Stays Resilient

FADA’s May 2026 retail data points to a sharp correction in wheeled construction equipment, even as tractors, commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles registered healthy growth.

Building Roads for a Changing Climate

India’s road infrastructure is facing a new test as extreme weather, resource constraints and sustainability demands reshape conventional design and construction practices.

The Confidence Roadmap

India’s roads and highways sector has mastered scale. The next challenge is creating an ecosystem where contracts are fair, risks are shared, projects are better prepared, technology is predictive and capital can invest with confidence.

CE Industry: The Productivity Race

India’s construction equipment industry is entering a new phase where productivity, technology and lifecycle efficiency are becoming critical to staying competitive

Engineered for the Toughest Terrain

As infrastructure, mining and construction activity accelerates, Rubber King Tyres is strengthening its focus on application-engineered tyre solutions that enhance durability, uptime and equipment productivity

Driving Reliability in Demanding Applications

Construction equipment operates under demanding conditions, making the right drive system critical to reliable performance.

Restoring Reliability in Critical Propylene Compressor

A critical propylene compressor was facing high oil consumption, premature component wear and frequent maintenance. Burckhardt Compression developed a tailored rod-packing solution to restore reliability and minimise operational disruption.

Uptime is driving the next generation of OTR tyres

Shyam Gyanani, Founder and MD, Trident International

Localisation will shape competitiveness

Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

Our priorities will focus on strengthening local manufacturing

Seshan Iyer, President Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaeffler India

Localisation is an important strategic direction for us

Merwyn Rebeiro, General Manager – Sales, Palfinger

Market growth will be driven by productivity

Rohit Punjabi, Vice President, LiuGong India

Powering the Hybrid Transformation

IEPL delivers intelligent, sustainable, and high-performance equipment solutions that redefine industry standards.

Our focus will be on strengthening our presence in India

Joydeep Baksi, Associate Vice President, HD Construction Equipment India

Our priorities are to strengthen our CE portfolio

Sanjeev Bajaj, CO - Construction Equipment Business Division, Escorts Kubota

Connected machines will shape the future

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

Connected machines will shape the future

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

Equipment is getting bigger; tyres must keep pace.

Farid Ahmed, Head - Product Management (OHT), BKT

We are investing in expanding our drilling tools manufacturing capacity.

Rajendra Singh Rathore, GM –India, Bauer Equipment India

India is moving beyond a growth market

Bhupinder Singh, President – IMEA, Messe München and CEO, Messe Muenchen India

BKT Tyres Strengthens Commercial Vehicle Presence in Madhya Pradesh

New facility strengthens BKT’s distribution network in Madhya Pradesh

BKT Unveils Immersive Tyre Installation at Mumbai Airport

Airport activation highlights BKTâ€™s expansion into broader mobility markets

Built to Outlast: The Real Measure of Lubrication Performance

In heavy equipment, the true value of a lubricant is measured not by its price, but by how long it keeps machines running.

We see an immediate surge in demand for 100% electric equipment

Manish Kulkarni, Managing Director, Manitou South Asia, discusses the companyâ€™s product strategy and its alignment with Indiaâ€™s decarbonisation goals.

The New Road Race

From intelligent compaction to connected paving, Indiaâ€™s highway sector looks beyond kilometres per day

The Road Ahead Begins Here

The future of Indiaâ€™s roads took centre stage at RAHSTA Expo 2026, where policymakers, contractors and industry leaders came together under one roof. The event blended thought leadership, technology showcase and industry recognition into a single powerful platform.

MSP Steel: Values That Power Sustainable Growth

In todayâ€™s highly competitive industrial landscape, long-term success is defined not only by the quality of products a company delivers but also by the values that shape its culture and relationships. At MSP Steel & Power, the foundation of growth has always been built on four core principlesâ€”Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Inside LiuGongâ€™s Factory of the Future

With electric machines sharing the spotlight alongside modern manufacturing, LiuGongâ€™s new Pithampur facility signals a decisive shift towards sustainable and customer-centric growth.

The Road to Excellence!

From engineering excellence and next-generation equipment to integrated mobility and quality materials, the RAHSTA Awards reflected how Indiaâ€™s road sector is evolving from rapid expansion to creating long-term value.

Mitigating M2M Collision Risks in Underground Mining

Machine-to-machine collisions in underground mines can have devastating consequences for worker safety, equipment availability and productivity. HARSHVARDHAN SINGH explores the factors contributing to these incidents and outlines practical strategies for preventing them.