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Budget FY27: What It Means for India’s CE Sector

The Union Budget 2026–27 has delivered a clear and positive signal for India’s construction equipment (CE) industry

Ammann India Drives Energy Efficiency Awareness

Energy Conservation Week at Ammann India sees strong employee participation

Small is the new Big!

Growing at 12 to 15 per cent annually, mini construction equipment is showing that in today’s construction landscape, smaller machines can make a bigger impact.

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.

Tracks & Traction

Undercarriage parts bear the weight, provide stability, and drive performance for construction machines, shaping the backbone of heavy equipment.

Budget FY27: What It Means for India’s CE Sector

With record public capex and a long-awaited incentive scheme for equipment manufacturing, the Union Budget signals a turning point for India’s CE industry amid slowing demand.

SSLs are increasingly used in urban infra

Satendra Tiwari, Executive Director – Operations, CASE Construction Equipment, shares his views on which smart or automated safety features deliver the greatest real-world value for skid steer applications in India.

Union Budget 2026–27 Marks a Milestone for Construction Equipment Manufacturing

ICEMA’s Long-Standing Demand for Incentive Scheme Announced

EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes

EU anti-dumping action signals turning point for global lifting equipment markets.

Rubber King powers port efficiency with PETRA and BAHUBALI Tyres

As global trade intensifies and port operations become increasingly time-sensitive, the demand for durable & high-performance tyres has never been greater.

Sinoboom Unveils New Access Equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

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

The focus is shifting toward synthetic long-drain engine oils

Ravi Chawla, MD and CEO, Gulf Oil Lubricants India, speaks on how demand for lubricants and oils is evolving in the construction, mining, and off-highway sectors over the next 12 to 18 months.

Rs.75,000 cr Push

How policy, private capital and heavy equipment are redefining India’s port equipment industry.

Our key differentiation lies in serviceability

P Suresh, Founder and CEO, Asaantham Traders

We’re evolving from a supplier to a solution partner

Chandrashekar V, MD and CEO, Gmmco

Rental is a fast-growing opportunity

Sunil Chaturvedi, Group Chairman, Gainwell Group

Demand is shifting towards rural infra projects

Gurman Reen, Director - Sales, India, Customer Solutions Division, Caterpillar India

Building Greener, Building Faster

Excon 2025 concluded in Bengaluru with record participation, reaffirming its role as India’s most influential platform for construction equipment and infrastructure development.

EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes

EU anti-dumping action signals turning point for global lifting equipment markets.

FAE Debuts Smallest Remote-Controlled Tracked Carrier

FAE has rolled out its smallest remote-controlled tracked carrier yet, the RCU45, designed for managing vegetation in hard-to-reach areas or on steep terrain, such as along railroad tracks, power lines, gas and oil pipelines, roads, highways and waterways.

We will be launching a new material-handling brand

Viraj Parthi, Commercial Director, Lifting and Environmental, Terex India

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.

Powering India’s Infra Future

Excon 2025 brings global technologies, future-ready equipment, and industry collaboration together to drive India’s fast-growing infrastructure landscape.

We will have over 20 products on display

Shubhabrata Saha, MD & CEO of AJAX Engineering

Tipping Point

As India builds at an unprecedented pace, tipper trucks have become the backbone of progress—spurring fresh investments, advanced models, and a vibrant, fast-evolving market.

Automation to Acceleration

India’s manufacturing sector is shifting from automation to acceleration, embracing smart factories powered by AI, IoT, and real-time analytics.

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.

SANY India Expands Presence in Southern India

New 3S Branch Offices in Visakhapatnam and Palwancha

Digging Deeper, Cleaner, Smarter

India’s mining equipment industry is entering a new era—bigger fleets, cleaner powertrains and smarter technologies are reshaping productivity, costs and sustainability across coal, iron ore and limestone.

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.

Electrifying Hydraulics

As industries shift from diesel to clean power, electrifying hydraulics emerges as the key to efficiency, performance, and sustainability.

Concrete Advantage

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

Liebherr Launches Free Modeling for Smarter Site Management

In today’s fast-paced construction landscape, Free Modeling represents a major leap forward.

BorgWarner Wins New Dual Inverter Project with Leading Chinese OEM

Mass production is expected to commence by the end of 2025.

Deere Updates Backhoes with New Cab

John Deere has introduced five upgraded backhoe models – the 310 G-Tier and 310, 320, 410, and 710 P-Tier – featuring entirely reimagined cabs and an innovative rear camera system, a first in the industry.

The future lies in integrated, application-driven solutions

Jaideep Shekhar, Managing Director, Terex India.

Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader Enhances Efficiency at Smelters

During the demonstration, the Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader proved to be a game-changer.

Propel is at the forefront of digital transformation.”

V Senthil Kumar, Managing Director of Propel Industries, discusses key technological advancements in crushing and screening equipment and the future of the market in India.

We’re building India’s premier CE mgmt and rental platform

Janardhan Reddy, Founder, shares how AUEQI is bridging critical gaps in equipment management—infusing structure, transparency, and technology into a fragmented industry.

We are embracing sustainability

Pankaj Kapoor, Vice President – Distribution Business and NRPO, Cummins India, speaks about current market trends and how Cummins is adapting to them.

Decentralisation and mobility are the future

Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India, speaks on the key technological advancements in crushing and screening equipment.

The demand for AWPs in India is witnessing rapid growth

Mohan Karthikeyan, Head - AWP Division, Action Construction Equipment

Tunnelling Against Odds

India’s tunnelling industry overcomes daunting geological and logistical challenges, paving the way for groundbreaking infrastructure achievements.

We are among the global top 3 in tech adoption

Subramanian Sarma, Deputy Managing Director & President, L&T

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.

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.

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.

Cummins India Launches Battery Energy Storage Systems

India's renewable energy targets and bolsters grid stability initiatives

From Ground Effect to Active Aero

The Evolution of Aerodynamic Innovation in Formula 1 Engineering

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.

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.

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

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

Making Logistics Sector More Productive

Traditionally, customs clearance as well as cross-border logistics have been extremely paper-intensive.

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?

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.

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.

Six Raimondi Flat-Tops Drive Construction of Landmark Project in Dublin

Irish Cranes supplies Raimondi MRT573 topless tower cranes to Walls Construction

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.

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

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.

Ammann India Inaugurates ABG Screed Assembly Station and ASRS

The event was graced by Hans-Christian Schneider

ABB, UptimeAI join forces for performance management

ABB Motion has announced a strategic investment through ABB Motion Ventures in the AI start-up UptimeAI, aiming to transform how industrial customers manage the health and performance of motors, drives, and related assets.

Innovating for Road Sustainability

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

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

Innovating for Road Sustainability

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

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

ABB, UptimeAI Join Forces to Advance Asset Health and Performance Management

The investment combines machine learning (ML) and expert systems

Jayesh Ranjan & Cement Expo Forum Leaders converge in Hyderabad

Jayesh Ranjan joins Cement Expo Forum leaders at Hyderabad summit.

Smart-Tech in Cement!

An invigorating discussion amongst industry experts, on digital transformation, sustainability and cybersecurity, threw interesting insights.

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.

The skill level of the workers directly affects the output quality

Skillveri is the world's leading MR/XR skill training platform for welding simulators, painting simulators and other manufacturing skills. Sabarinath C Nair, CEO, Skillveri, speaks on the skill training platform that helped bridge the skill gap in sectors like construction and manufacturing

Empowering India’s CE Rental Industry

The latest initiatives under NSDC, such as Future Skill Centres, International Academies, and Project AMBER, highlight the need to blend innovation with skill development

Empowering Talent

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

Innovations, Training, and Future of Upskilling

Skilled operators and technicians ensure that machinery is used optimally, reducing downtime and improving project timelines

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.

Keys to Successful Conveyor Safety

Equipment vendors and third-party trainers can be highly effective sources of training.

Lifting the Industry

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

Steamrolling Ahead

Growing infrastructure demands are fuelling the rise of advanced compaction equipment, ensuring smoother, faster builds.

On the Road to Success

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

In the mining sector, several key trends are emerging

Kartik Ramanan, Executive Director – Global Off-Highway, Customer Support & Service Engineering, Allison Transmission

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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