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Gmmco and Caterpillar Host Global Operator Challenge 2025–2026 – India Edition
Over 2,500 Operators Compete to Forge Their Legacy

We are among the global top 3 in tech adoption
Subramanian Sarma, Deputy Managing Director & President, L&T

MoRTH to Frame IRC Norms for New-Age Machines in Highway Work
The ministry has also sought feedback on adoption of AIMC

AUEQI: India’s Construction Rental Revolution
AUEQI Technologies is transforming India’s construction sector by digitising equipment rentals—bringing transparency, efficiency, and access to even the smallest contractors across the country.

Building Smarter
How AI and digital tools are reconstructing India’s construction sector

Shaping the Smart Highways of Tomorrow
The RAHSTA Forum 2025 brought together industry leaders to chart a smarter, tech-driven, and sustainable future for India’s roads and highways ahead of the grand RAHSTA Expo.

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.

We asked Indian OEMs to build machines no one had made before
In an exclusive interaction, Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry, former Director General, Border Roads Organisation, shares how modern equipment, indigenous innovation, and technology transformed strategic infrastructure delivery in India’s toughest terrains.

Fayat to Acquire Road Equipment Maker LeeBoy
LeeBoy is a US manufacturer of road construction equipment

Powerful Attachments, Smarter Work
In today’s fast-paced construction world, powerful equipment attachments are transforming job sites, enabling contractors to work smarter, increase productivity, reduce costs, and maximise existing machine potential.

The Unsung Game-Changers
In the race to build faster and smarter, construction equipment attachments are emerging as the silent revolutionaries—transforming machines, maximising productivity, and reshaping project execution across India’s infrastructure boom

The Rise Factor
As buildings soar higher, the challenge of moving materials efficiently becomes mission-critical. The rise factor isn’t just about height—it’s about smart logistics, precision equipment, and seamless vertical transportation.

FY2026 is expected to witness a gradual recovery in backhoe loader sales
Siddharth Chaturvedi, Head Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, shares his expectations for the backhoe loader market in FY2026.

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

Escorts Kubota Launches BLX 75 Backhoe Loader
The company has no immediate plans to introduce the BLX 75 internationally

Putzmeister Launches Stationary Concrete Pump 1405 D Classic
This machine is built to pump farther and higher with ease

Mahindra’s Acquisition of SML Isuzu Gets CCI Approval
Detailed order of the Commission will follow.

Govt Defers OTR-2024 Implementation to September 2026
The OTR-2024 was to come into effect from August 28, 2025

Putzmeister Unveils Latest Addition to Stationary Concrete Pump Range
Launched its latest product BSA 1405 D Classic,

Allison to Acquire Dana Inc.'s Off-Highway Business in New Agreement
Allison will be able to offer a wider range of commercial-duty powertrain and industrial solutions

First New Liebherr 43 K Fast-Erecting Crane Goes to Zimmerei Frank in Munich
Liebherr fast-erecting cranes deliver high hook height, compact design

Top 10 Equipment Rental Companies in India
For many businesses, renting equipment offers a cost-effective and flexible solution.

Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader in Steel Plant Applications
S70 delivers strong productivity, handling various tasks such as material handling

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.

The outlook for hydraulic excavators is promising
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India is one of the leading manufacturers of construction and earthmoving equipment. Sharwan Agnihotri, Head – Mining & Export Business, discusses the specific features and benefits that make hydraulic excavators well-suited for the Indian market.

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.

“Our cutting-edge excavators are Made in India.”
Interview: Satendra Tiwari, Executive Director – Operations at Case Construction
“Our cutting-edge excavators are Made in India.”
Interview: Satendra Tiwari, Executive Director – Operations at Case Construction’s Pithampur facility

Future Excavated
India’s infrastructure boom is unearthing a new era of smart, sustainable, and connected hydraulic excavators powering tomorrow’s construction landscape.

Cost Optimisation for Building Durable Roads
As India targets the construction of over 10,000 km of highways annually, the question of cost optimisation in road construction becomes increasingly critical. Let’s find out some effective ways to build durable roads without comprising on cost, quality, safety, and sustainability

The demand for OTR tyres is at an all-time high
Ashok P Chhajer, Sr. General Manager – OE Sales, (Domestic Market), Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the most significant innovations in OTR tyre technology that are improving performance and durability

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.

BS-V compliance has increased the cost of backhoe loaders
Siddharth Chaturvedi, Head Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, shares insights on the BS-V transition, backhoe loader demand outlook, and customer support strategies for FY2026.

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

Gainwell Appoints Magesh Swaminathan to Lead Allied Business
Driving strategic growth through key global partnerships

CASE Introduces ‘Vijeta’ Initiative to Boost Employability in CE Sector
The programme is aimed at empowering underprivileged youth

Transforming OEM and Equipment Manufacturing
ERP systems are becoming increasingly intelligent day by day. They now leverage historical data, real-time market trends, and even external factors to make more accurate demand and financial forecasts, write YUVRAJ SHIDHAYE.

Precision Blasting with AI
The new policy provides direct purchase subsidies across all vehicle segments.

Trump Tariffs: A Hit or an Opportunity?
When Trump’s tariff war disrupted global trade, India’s construction equipment sector faced challenges—but also seized new export opportunities as global buyers turned away from China and looked toward India

Unacea Assembly Focuses on Innovation
In early 2025, Italy saw a 6 per cent rise in construction equipment sales, totalling 4,400 units, per Unacea data

The crane market is expected to see consistent growth
Arvind Rishi, AVP – Sales & After Market, TIL Limited, speaks about the evolving demand for industrial cranes driven by the rise in industrial projects in India, and how safety features are increasingly being incorporated into these cranes.

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?

Strategies to Maximise Equipment Lifespans
Corrosion is an aggressive force in underground mines. While it seems unstoppable, there are a variety of ways to slow it down and diminish the negative effects on mining assets.

XCMG Machinery Publishes 2024 ESG Report
Pioneering Sustainable Innovation in Global Construction Machinery Industry Development

XCMG to Host 7th International Customer Festival in 2025
A Grand Celebration of Innovation, Sustainability, and Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Atlas Copco Launches Reman Equipment Programme in India
The main objective of the programme is to ?extend the operational life of the equipment

BEML Acquires Land in Chhattisgarh for New Plant
100-acre unit to boost heavy equipment output and local jobs

Big Apple Boosts India’s Manufacturing Optics
Big Apple Boosts India’s Manufacturing Optics

Dhoot Transmission Appoints Nitin Kalani as Group CFO
Kalani has 21 years of experience across diverse industries

Komatsu Introduces Next-Gen PC220LCi-12 Excavator
Komatsu has debuted its next-generation 22-tonne PC220LCi-12 excavator featuring the company’s intelligent Machine Control (iMC) 3.0 system. Designed for advanced productivity and fuel efficiency, this model represents a significant upgrade for mid-size excavator users.

Volvo Unveils First-Ever Electric Articulated Dump Trucks
Volvo Construction Equipment has revealed the world’s first battery-powered articulated dump trucks entering serial production — the A30 Electric and A40 Electric, with payload capacities of 29 and 39 metric tonnes, respectively.

Komatsu Debut New-Gen PC220LCi-12 Hydraulic Excavator
Komatsu debuted its new-generation PC220LCi-12 hydraulic excavator (bucket capacity 1.2 m3) at bauma 2025

John Deere’s Machine Safety Solutions and E-Drive Equipment
Focusing on industry innovation and customer success, John Deere introduces new safety and efficiency technologies at bauma 2025.

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.

ACE Showcases India’s Engineering Excellence
Action Construction Equipment (ACE), India’s leading material handling and construction equipment manufacturer and market leader in the mobile cranes and tower cranes segment, holds a 63 per cent share in mobile cranes and 60 per cent in tower cranes, driving growth across infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, logistics, defense, and agriculture

Graders of Tomorrow
Shaping the future of infra, motor graders are evolving with advanced tech and precision to meet the growing demands of tomorrow’s construction landscape.

Proposed Steel Import Duty Worries Indian CE Industry
Steel is a critical raw material in the manufacture of construction equipment.

100 Years of Caterpillar
Caterpillar’s century of innovation has helped shape India and the World

Empowering Rentals
As construction enters a tech-driven era, empowering equipment rentals through skill development is key to unlocking efficiency, safety, and long-term growth across India's booming infrastructure sector

CASE Construction Rolls out BS V-Compliant Machine from Pithampur Plant
The rollout underscores CASE’s proactive approach toward environmental responsibility

Building Safer Worksites
The article from CNH Industrial discusses on the critical role of preventive maintenance in machinery management.

Small is the New Big!
How mini construction equipment is reshaping India’s infrastructure landscape

Mini Machines, Mega Impact
Compact, efficient and investment friendly, mini equipment are redefining how small-to-medium infrastructure projects are executed across the country.

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

Embracing Digital Transformation
India’s SME manufacturing sector is at a crossroads, poised to embrace digital transformation, sustainable practices, and innovation. However, challenges like legacy systems and skilled labour shortages remain as barriers to growth.

Reimagining Automation in Construction
As one of the largest employment generators and contributors to GDP, the construction sector is under increasing pressure to deliver faster, safer, and more sustainable infrastructure. In this high-stakes environment, automation is helping to explore the vast potential of modern-day construction.

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

Our system offers better stability and reliability
Dr Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, Elgi Equipments, shares insights on the significance of ELGi Stabilisor technology.

Lubrication in Mining Operations
Mobilgrease XHP™ 462 Moly is indispensable for applications where heavy loads and extreme pressure are common

bauma 2025 exceeds expectations
Strong signals from the market: the construction machinery industry is extremely satisfied with the course of bauma 2025 – contrary to all fears, there was no reluctance to invest

bauma 2025 Sets the Pace
With around 6,00,000 visitors from more than 200 countries and 3,601 exhibitors from 57 nations, bauma 2025 proved to be a stable foundation and forward-looking platform in turbulent times.

TIL Marks Manufacturing Excellence with 400th Hyster-TIL ReachStacker
This milestone, achieved over 14 years since the first ReachStacker production in 2010

Volvo CE onboards Time Equipment as new Dealer Partner in North India
This strategic move will strengthen Volvo CE’s customer outreach and service network in North India.

Proposed Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports a Major Concern for Indian CE Industry
Steel is a critical raw material in the manufacture of construction equipment

JCB India Opens New 3S Facility with Badrika Automotive in Rewa
This modern facility will cater to the growing demand for construction and mining equipment in the region.

CASE India Expands Distribution Reach with a New Dealership in Raipur
The new facility features a fully equipped workshop

100 Years of Caterpillar: Team India’s Role in Building a Better, more Sustainable World
With over 50 years of operations in India, Caterpillar has contributed significantly in building infrastructure

Hoist & Winch Elevates Standards in Complex Roof Lift Project
Landmark Nottingham project showcases Hoist & Winch’s expertise.

bauma 2025 Tops Expectations, Sparks Optimism in Construction Sector
VDMA Mining & Minerals showcased live interoperability demonstrations.

Combilift Unveils Self-Propelled Inloader at Bauma 2025
The collaboration with Spaansen, a specialist in precast concrete,

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.

Caterpillar Powers Today and Drives Tomorrow at bauma 2025
Celebrating Caterpillar’s Centennial and ‘The Next 100 Years’.

Ammann India Inaugurates ABG Screed Assembly Station and ASRS
The event was graced by Hans-Christian Schneider

Sany Piling Rigs Drive Record-Breaking Completion of 2,523 Piles for BMRCL Phase 2
The entire project route faced continuous high traffic and complex logistical constraints

SANY Unveils India’s First Hybrid 100T Mining Truck
New dump truck to enhance fuel efficiency and safety

Electrification Sparks Growth
With a 6.7 per cent growth rate, the market for wheel loaders is expanding rapidly, driven by the demand for sustainable, energy-efficient solutions.

BEML is targeting a Rs 180 billion order book by the end of FY25
Smarter printing is revolutionising the way mining companies manage their supply chains and logistics.

Secret to Seamless Mining Operations
Smarter printing is revolutionising the way mining companies manage their supply chains and logistics.

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

Smart Automation in Roadbuilding
Smart Automation in Roadbuilding stands for precise asphalt reclamation and paving along paths defined by digital terrain models.

Our strategy follows a goal of reaching $2 bn by 2035-36.
Elgi Equipments announced the introduction of its pioneering compressed air stabilisation technology. The company’s Managing Director Dr Jairam Varadaraj shares insights on the products significance along with the company’s future plans.

Smooth Operations
In the fast-paced construction industry, lubricant advancements are key to enhancing machinery performance and longevity.

We're boosting R&D in our technology centers for innovation in construction machinery
Seshan Iyer, President, Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaffler India

Propel continues to invest in innovation
V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries, speaks on the company’s strategy in the export market.

India has been an essential market for many years
Nicole Schmitt, Exhibition Director, bauma 2025, provides insights into the expected number of exhibitors and visitors at bauma 2025.

The export market plays a pivotal role in our growth strategy
Ajay Malik, Head – International Business, Action Construction Equipment (ACE), speaks on the new products the company is showcasing at Bauma 2025.

Indian Mining and CE Industry Faces Modest Growth
The slowdown is attributed to reduced domestic project award activity

Embracing Digital Transformation
India’s SME manufacturing sector is at a crossroads, poised to embrace digital transformation, sustainable practices, and innovation. However, challenges like legacy systems and skilled labour shortages remain as barriers to growth.