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Small is the New Big!
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.

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.

Ammann India Advocates RAP for a Greener, More Cost-Effective Future
Key topics discussed at the event included material management,

Ammann India Hosts Seminar on Asphalt Recycling and RAP Technology
A media interaction session further amplified the event’s reach and significance.

Schwing Stetter India Partners with MAX-truder for Precast Tech
This partnership aims to revolutionise India’s construction landscape by introducing advanced, sustainable, and modular precast solutions.

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

Swaraj Tractors, Mahindra Susten in Solar Deal
26 MW solar project to power operations.

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.

Innovating for Road Sustainability
India’s road infrastructure is crucial for economic growth, yet its environmental impact is significant.

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

Innovating for Road Sustainability
India’s road infrastructure is crucial for economic growth, yet its environmental impact is significant.

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

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.

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.

Driving Sustainability Through Innovation
The 15th Cement Expo 2025 will spotlight India’s cement industry’s growth, innovation, and sustainability, showcasing cutting-edge solutions for a greener future.

XCMG to Launch New Energy Series at bauma 2025
Lineup of over 40 construction equipment products

Best Distemper Colours for Warm and Welcoming Living Room
The right distemper colour does more than cover your walls

Schwing Stetter, IIT Madras Tie-up to Advance Waste Recycling Technology
Schwing is a Platinum Member of the TLC2 programme

Skill development programmes will boost adoption and confidence
Rajesh Nath, Managing Director of VDMA India, speaks about additive manufacturing and AI, and how they will impact India’s ambitions to boost manufacturing

Wirtgen to Unveil 45 Innovations at bauma 2025
The Wirtgen Group and John Deere will showcase advanced construction equipment, technology solutions, and application processes at bauma 2025 in Munich.

ELGi Unveils Ground-breaking “STABILISOR” Technology
"Setting New Standards in Compressed Air Reliability, Energy Costs, and Variable Flow "

Blue Energy Motors signs Rs 35 bn MoU with Maharashtra
Blue Energy Motors, a partner in Essar’s green mobility initiative, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Budget 2025: Key Highlights
Finance Minister announced the govt’s commitment to inclusive development

FM Unveils Major Initiatives for Bihar in 2025 Union Budget
Sitharaman laid out a roadmap for achieving "Sabka Vikas"

Bridging Borders
The optimism expressed by the panellists suggests that Indo-German collaboration is not only beneficial for both countries but also sets a powerful example for global partnerships.

We are shaping PPP projects to drive infra development in the Northeast
State-owned infrastructure lender India Infrastructure Finance Company (IIFCL) plans to raise approximately $200 million through external commercial borrowing (ECB) this month. In this context, Padmanabhan Raja Jaishankar, Managing Director, IIFCL, speaks with PRATAP PADODE.

Safety is an integral part of our product design
Narasimha Jayakumar, CEO, Greaves Retail

Liebherr Presents Solutions for Construction Sites at Bauma 2025
Multiple premieres and world exclusives: premium products are in the spotlight at Liebherr

SML Isuzu's Vehicles Across Passenger and Cargo Segments at Bharat Mobility
The company has over 40 years of excellence in the Indian commercial vehicle sector

Bridgestone Exhibits ENLITEN Tech Products at Bharat Mobility
ENLITEN Tech is revolutionising the mobility landscape.

ACE launches BS-V AX124 backhoe loader
Action Construction Equipment (ACE), India’s leading manufacturer of material handling and construction equipment, has made waves at Bauma Conexpo 2024 with the launch of its ground-breaking BS-V (CE-V) AX124 backhoe loader.

Bridgestone participates in Automechanika Dubai 2024
Bridgestone EMEA, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, participated in Automechanika Dubai 2024, the region’s premier automotive and service industry event, showcasing its commitment to ensuring a future of sustainable mobility through a series of interactive sessions.

Hitachi to Supply Circuit-Breakers to Chubu Electric Power Grid
Hitachi announced that it received an order for five units of Hitachi Energy’s sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)-free EconiQ™ 300 kilovolt (kV) circuit-breaker from Chubu Electric Power Grid.

Are Advanced Engines the Future
Diesel engines are widely used in construction equipment due to their durability, efficiency, and power.

Powering Progress
Gensets are vital power sources, offering reliable electricity for backup, off-grid, and industrial applications.

One key trend we witness is the rise of digitisation
Pankaj Kapoor, Vice President, Distribution Business and NRPO, Cummins India

Mahindra headline to: "Our long-term strategy focuses on sustainable growth
Venkat Srinivas, Business Head, Trucks and Buses & Construction Equipment, Mahindra Group

R&D remains at the heart of ACE’s operations
Manish Handa, Vice President – Earthmoving Equipment Division, Action Construction Equipment

Efficiency and sustainability are driving out next year strategy
Mukul Dixit, India Manager of Sales and Marketing Global Construction and Infrastructure Division, Caterpillar India

Caterpillar invests in new products for a reduced-carbon future
Amit Bansal, Director – Sales & Marketing, Building Construction Products (BCP) Division, Caterpillar India.

Shaping India’s Infra Revolution
bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 exhibition emerged as a landmark event in the construction, building material, mining, and construction vehicle industry.

We’ve been spearheading the electric revolution in India
Rohit Punjabi, Vice President – Excavator Business, LiuGong India

We are expanding our portfolio from 1,000 to 3,000 SKUs
Sarthak Gupta, CEO, Rennystrips and Binny Gupta, Managing Director, Rennystrips

We view challenges as opportunities
Arvind Garg, Senior Vice President & Head, Construction & Mining Machinery Business, Larsen & Toubro Limited

Overcoming Perceptions and Scaling Up
The drive for modernisation, infrastructure development and smart cities is fuelling the demand, making India a key player in the future of the construction equipment sector.

Kirloskar Oil Showcases Engineering Innovation at bauma ConExpo
Kirloskar Industrial provides indigenous design-to-delivery solutions

ACE Launches BS-V AX124 Backhoe Loader at bauma ConExpo
ACE showcased seven innovative products from its diverse equipment portfolio

JML Expands Chennai Plant with Focus on Sustainability
Production capacity grows by 25%, creating 200 new jobs

Bridgestone Participates in Automechanika Dubai 2024
A global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions.

Hitachi to Supply Circuit-Breakers to Chubu Electric Power Grid
EconiQ circuit-breaker reduces CO2-equivalent emissions from the insulating gas

TN explores PPP for Rs 4,500-cr power transmission project
The Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation (Tantransco) is set to adopt the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) method for a Rs 4,500 crore greenfield power transmission project.

Sany India secures 1.6 GW wind turbine contracts
Sany India has achieved a significant milestone in its recent venture into India’s renewable energy sector with Sany Wind Energy India.

JK Tyre becomes India’s first tyre company to join RE100
JK Tyre & Industries, India’s leading tyre manufacturer, has reaffirmed its commitment towards sustainability by joining RE100 and using 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2050.

Sany empowers intelligent port construction to achieve major breakthrough
Sany empowers intelligent port construction to achieve major breakthrough

XCMG Unveils 17 Excavator Models at bauma China 2024
Showcasing a stellar lineup of 17 flagship excavator models

“IoT-enabled technologies are revolutionising construction equipment.
Manav Kohli, Chief Operating Officer, Gainwell and Head, Caterpillar Dealership Business, speaks on the key trends shaping the construction equipment industry in India and globally.

The expo will feature over 1,000 exhibitors, making it the largest edition yet.” - Bhupinder Singh, CEO, Messe Muenchen India
The expo will feature over 1,000 exhibitors, making it the largest edition yet.” - Bhupinder Singh, CEO, Messe Muenchen India

We will be unveiling four electric products
LiuGong India is one of the leading manufacturers of construction equipment in India. Rohit Punjabi, Vice President – Excavator Business, LiuGong India, discusses the trends he is observing in the construction equipment industry and how his company is adapting to these changes.

Powering Progress
Gensets are vital power sources, offering reliable electricity for backup, off-grid, and industrial applications.

Shaping the Future of Sustainable Mining
IMME 2024, held in Kolkata, showcased cutting-edge mining technologies and fostered global collaboration, highlighting sustainability, innovation, and India’s growing role as a key player in the global mining industry.

All our new products are CEV V compliant
Italy’s 2024 construction machinery market drops 13 per cent, with road machines seeing modest growth

We will be unveiling four electric products
LiuGong India is one of the leading manufacturers of construction equipment in India. Rohit Punjabi, Vice President – Excavator Business, LiuGong India, discusses the trends he is observing in the construction equipment industry and how his company is adapting to these changes.

We will showcase our 125kVA CPCB IV+ genset
Cummins India designs, manufactures, and services diesel and alternative fuel engines (2.8 to 95 liters), power generators (up to 3000 kW), and related components. The Cummins team highlights the innovative technologies showcased at the exhibition.

Drives Innovation in India’s Concrete Industry
Columbia Machine, a global leader in concrete production technology, is driving innovation in the Indian market. We specialise in concrete block machines and concrete wet press solutions, catering to the growing demand for high-quality concrete products.

Bonfiglioli is in midst of Rs 3,200 million capex in India
Kennady V Kaippally, Country Manager, Bonfiglioli India

The future of foundation engineering looks promising
Animesh Nandy, Managing Director, Bauer Equipment India

Our emphasis is on manufacturing machines that are fuel-efficient
Manish Mathur, CEO, Action Construction Equipment (ACE)

JK Tyre becomes India’s first tyre company to join RE100
"Commits to becoming carbon neutral by 2050 "

Sany empowers intelligent port construction to achieve major breakthrough
Digital and intelligent solutions to save energy, reduce carbon

Cummins India launches Retrofit Aftertreatment System
Cummins India, one of the leading power solutions technology providers, has launched Retrofit Aftertreatment System (RAS), an innovative clean air solution that allows customers to use their existing CPCBII and CPCBI gensets, and comply with the latest genset emission regulations.

Sany India secures 1.6 GW wind turbine contracts
Strengthening position in India’s wind energy sector

India’s road network consumes 1.2 billion tonne of natural aggregates annually
The road construction industry, is adopting methods to reduce embodied carbon in materials.

bauma CONEXPO India, CFI join hands
The 2024 exhibition and conferences will present the latest technologies and innovations for construction sites, mining, extraction and processing of raw materials.

Sany leads in sustainable practices for mining industry
Sanjay Saxena, Chief Operating Officer, Sany India and South Asia, speaks on the current state of the mining equipment market globally and in India specifically.

Liebherr and STRABAG test hydrogen wheel loader
STRABAG is the first Liebherr customer to test the L 566 H hydrogen wheel loader

Tata Hitachi wins big at 12th BKT Equipment India Awards 2024
The Awards was held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai.

RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI
RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI for improving highways.

Cummins India launches Retrofit Aftertreatment System
A clean air solution that allows customers to use their existing CPCBII and CPCBI gensets

Indian MHE market rapidly shifting to tier II and III cities
Manojit Acharya, Director – South Asia and Thailand Region, and Managing Director India, Jungheinrich AG, speaks on the current state of the MHE market in India, and the key trends and developments shaping the market landscape.

We assist in creating more sustainable mining operations
Brad Higgings, General Manager Sales – APAC/EMEA, Austin Engineering

Manufacturers are rapidly embracing Industry 4.0 principles
Pepperl+Fuchs is a pioneer of industrial sensors for factory automation and an expert for explosion protection in process automation. In this interview, Aman Monga, General Manager – Sales, Pepperl+Fuchs Factory Automation, delves into challenges faced by industries and how Pepperl+Fuchs is helping them navigate through these hurdles to improve their efficiency and productivity

We want to integrate sustainability into our business
Manish Bhatnagar, Managing Director, SKF India, speaks on the role of modern technologies and automation for improving competitiveness.

We are committed to achieving its carbon neutrality target by 2040.
Seshan Iyer, President – Industrial Business, Schaeffler India, speaks on the steps taken by the company to achieve the objectives of sustainability.

ABB India launches wireless home automation solutions
ABB-free@home® expands smart home capabilities

Lube Automatic Systems inaugurates new corporate office near Mumbai
Lube Automatic Systems is the sole distributor in India of centralised lubrication systems

Integration of technology is becoming increasingly important
Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi, speaks on the key features and benefits of their backhoe loaders.

On the Fast Track
The government’s ambitious plan to construct 12,000 to 13,000 km of national highways and award similar contracts presents a major opportunity for the road equipment industry growth.

We foresee a strong focus on sustainability
Sunil Talreja, Vice President – Road Construction Equipment, Road Construction Equipment Division, Action Construction Equipment, speaks on IoT and digital technologies that are gaining momentum in road equipment.

Financiers are increasingly interested in RE and sustainable projects
During a recent press conference where India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) signed an MoU with GuarantCo, Padmanabhan Raja Jaishankar, Chairman of IIFCL, spoke about the company’s focus on renewable energy and other infrastructure segments

Fighting Fire with Innovation
As the coal mining industry continues its quest for enhanced safety measures and environmental consciousness, integrating fire resistant hydraulic fluids emerges as a pioneering solution with the potential to mitigate fire hazards and elevate operational security to unprecedented heights. The author explains the need for fire resistant hydraulic fluids and their importance within the coal mining industry.

Godrej launches India's first lithium-ion forklift
First lithium-ion forklift with indigenous battery system

BharatBenz heavy-duty rigid truck launched in India
Comes with an all-new BharatBenz 6.7-litre BSVI Stage 2 diesel engine

Vedanta Aluminium appoints Ravi Paliwal as CEO, Ash Management
Brings 27 years of experience, primarily in the energy sector

Earthmovers Surge Ahead
Earthmoving equipment sales soar 21 per cent in FY24, dominating the Indian construction equipment market.

Revolutionising Asphalt Production
The advent of cutting-edge technologies and innovative processes is setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and performance in asphalt production.

Lubricants play a crucial role in equipment efficiency: V. Maloo, ENSO
Vaibhav Maloo, Managing Director, ENSO Group, speaks on the primary factors that construction equipment customers prioritise when selecting lubricants.