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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

Small is the New Big!

How mini construction equipment is reshaping India’s infrastructure landscape

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.

Caterpillar Powers Today and Drives Tomorrow at bauma 2025

Celebrating Caterpillar’s Centennial and ‘The Next 100 Years’.

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.

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.

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.

From Sustainability to Smart Tech

bauma 2025 will have a heavy emphasis on sustainability and digitalisation, which are becoming major priorities for mining, construction and other related industries.

Kobelco CE India Marks Milestone with 20,000th Excavator

This facility serves both domestic and international markets

Conmat Group Acquires 100% Stake in KYB-Conmat

Solidifying Position as 3rd Largest Player in Concrete Equipment Industry

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

Skilling for the Future

By focusing on skilling and fostering a collaborative approach between industry, government, and educational institutions, India can ensure that it not only meets the needs of its growing infrastructure but also becomes a leader in the global construction equipment market.

The Future of Mobility, United

The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, scheduled from January 17-22, brought the entire value chain of the mobility ecosystem.

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.

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.

Powering Progress

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

Mahindra headline to: "Our long-term strategy focuses on sustainable growth

Venkat Srinivas, Business Head, Trucks and Buses & Construction Equipment, Mahindra Group

We aim to introduce the electric version of excavators

Yasunori Fujii, Managing Director, Komatsu India

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.

Navigating Challenges to Embrace Automation

India must integrate technology for export readiness without increasing costs for local customers.

Hitachi to Supply Circuit-Breakers to Chubu Electric Power Grid

EconiQ circuit-breaker reduces CO2-equivalent emissions from the insulating gas

Steelmakers urge govt to impose temporary tax to curb cheap imports

India’s steelmakers have appealed to the government to urgently impose a temporary tax on cheap steel imports from China, Japan, and South Korea.

Socomec appoints Devender Singh Manhas as Head of Commercial Supply Chain

Socomec, a leading global specialist in Low Voltage (LV) power management, has appointed Devender Singh Manhas as Head - Commercial Supply Chain for the Greater India market, effective immediately.

Powering Progress

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

Innovative Financing Models Fuel Growth

Innovative financing models are transforming the construction equipment sector, driving growth in emerging markets like India, where strategic partnerships and tailored solutions are accelerating infrastructure development

All our new products are CEV V compliant

Italy’s 2024 construction machinery market drops 13 per cent, with road machines seeing modest growth

Socomec appoints Devender Singh Manhas as Head of Commercial Supply Chain

Devender holds a Master’s in commerce from Meerut University

DICV appoints Michael Moebius as President and Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Office

Michael will succeed Muthu Maruthachalam C in this role

Tata Hitachi showcases ZAXIS 38U and SHINRAI Prime at RAHSTA Expo

India’s leading manufacturer of earthmoving and construction equipment, JCB India, launched its JCB NXT 215 LC Fuel Master tracked excavator at its state-of-the-art factory in Pune. In addition to its introduction to the domestic market, the machine will also be exported to countries around the world.

Tata Hitachi showcases ZAXIS 38U and SHINRAI Prime at RAHSTA Expo

The ZAXIS 38U is a compact and versatile mini excavator

Transforming Logistics

The India material handling equipment market is poised for significant growth, with expectations to reach substantial market size by 2027.

Tata Hitachi launches ZAXIS 38U – The Mini Marvel

ZAXIS 38U is a compact excavator that combines advanced technology with a robust desig

Lube Automatic Systems inaugurates new corporate office near Mumbai

Lube Automatic Systems is the sole distributor in India of centralised lubrication systems

Kobelco Construction Equipment India launches SK80 excavator

The mid-category excavator cements Kobelco’s position as a ‘True Solution Provider’

Building India’s Global Manufacturing Capabilities

The Indian manufacturing sector stands at a critical juncture, with several opportunities arising from global shifts and local initiatives. But to take advantage of this evolving market, Indian manufacturers have to raise their global competitiveness, says Rakesh Rao.

2030 Goal: 250,000 Excavators!

India aims to increase its annual production from approximately 85,000 units to 250,000 units by 2030, driven by infrastructure investments in roads, railways, and mining

Bridgestone India employees participate in sustainability campaign

They organised a 3-day campaign engaging employees at its Pune and Indore plants.

DICV to foray into battery electric market

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG (Daimler Truck) announced its foray into the Indian battery electric market with the all-electric, Next-Generation eCanter.

DICV to foray into battery electric market

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG (Daimler Truck) announced its foray into the Indian battery electric market with the all-electric, Next-Generation eCanter.

Gerrit Marx is new CEO of CNH

CNH Industrial N.V. announces the appointment of Gerrit Marx to the role of CEO effective July 1, 2024.

Caterpillar unveils largest track loader - The powerful Cat 973

New 973 rounds out updated CAT® track loader lineup

Gerrit Marx is new CEO of CNH

Marx returns to CNH from Iveco Group, succeeding Scott W. Wine

Daimler India Commercial Vehicle to foray into battery electric market

Forays into battery electric market with the all-electric, Next-Generation eCanter

Blue Energy Motors milestone on decarbonising CV industry in India

Blue Energy Motors milestone on decarbonising CV industry in India

Recent past sees significant IoT development for remote and health equipment monitoring

BKR Prasad, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

Bridgestone India appoints Hiroshi Yoshizane as MD

Bridgestone is a global leader in tyres and rubber

About 5% of our yearly expenditure is dedicated to R&D globally

Andrea Pernici, General Sales Manager, Filtrec Manikandan M, Country Head - Sales, Filtrec Bharat Manufacturing

Abilities secures patent for revolutionary piston technology

The technology is poised to transform the engine components landscape

Caterpillar Unveils High-Performance C13D Engine in India

Caterpillar introduces C13D engine at Excon 2023

Bridgestone's Indore plant rolls out 100 millionth tyre

Bridgestone India, part of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, today announced a remarkable milestone as their Indore plant reaches the historic production of its 100 millionth tyre

The Indian CE industry crossed 1,00,000-unit sales in 2022-2023

Sandeep Singh, Managing Director, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, speaks on the growing market for construction equipment in India.

Bridgestone's Indore plant rolls out 100 millionth tyre

Bridgestone India currently operates two state-of-the-art plants in India one at Indore and the other at Pune.

Pushing new boundaries

As the market for excavators experiences increased demand, OEMs are innovating by introducing new features aimed at enhancing both the efficiency and productivity of these machines.

Modern Demolition

Increased efficiency, increased safety and reduced need for skilled labour are among the many factors that drive the development of autonomous construction equipment.

Foxconn in talks for JV with TSMC and TMH Group

According to a report, Foxconn is currently in discussions with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) and Japan’s TMH Group to form a joint venture and technology partnership in India with the aim of establishing semiconductor fabrication units.

“We work very closely with mining companies.”

BKR Prasad, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, speaks on the types of mining equipment offered by the company.

On a high growth path

The government's focus on infrastructure development is expected to drive the demand for mini construction equipment.

On a high growth path

The government's focus on infrastructure development is expected to drive the demand for mini construction equipment.

Mini excavators are in high demand due to rapid urbanisation

E. Moses, Executive Vice President, Division Head, Kobelco Construction Equipment India, speaks on different models and specifications of mini equipment offered by the company.

Eyeing New Heights

The construction equipment and equipment financing industries experienced a series of highs and lows throughout 2022. As the new financial year starts, both sectors turned their attention to infrastructure as the driving force for future growth.

Rs 250 bn solar equipment factory approved by HLCA in Odisha

The high-level clearance authority (HLCA) of the state government gave its approval to five major industrial projects a week before Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik travels to Japan to seek out investments for Odisha.

BICES 2023 conference held during CONEXPO

On March 15, the press conference of the 16th China Beijing International Construction Machinery, Building Materials Machines and Mining Machines Exhibition & Seminar (BICES 2023) was held at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas

Komatsu promotes machinery ruggedness

The Chicago-based North American business unit of Japan’s Komatsu displayed several pieces of machinery at the ConExpo event. Perhaps of interest to demolition contractors and scrap recyclers alike was its PC900LC-11 excavator, which it portrays as a rugged and versatile machine.

BICES 2023 conference held during ConExpo

On March 15, the press conference of the 16th China Beijing International Construction Machinery, Building Materials Machines and Mining Machines Exhibition & Seminar (BICES 2023) was held at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas.

The Future of Construction on Display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2023

Taking the industry to the next level, breaking show records.

BICES 2023 conference held during CONEXPO

BICES is an industrial exhibition in China with the longest history and high-quality performance.

Caterpillar unveils 13-litre engine platform for heavy duty off-highway applications

The Cat C13D engine platform has been engineered to deliver the performance, durability, packaging, and ease of maintenance demanded by both manufacturers and buyers of off-highway equipment.

Komatsu sales jump 28% in third quarter

Despite supply chain disruptions and increases in material prices and logistic costs, Komatsu saw net sales and operating income reach record highs on new equipment, parts and services in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, which ends March 31, 2023.

Towards a Sustainable Future

Tata Hitachi has made significant investments in its plants at Dharwad and Kharagpur towards renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, and reusing ETP water for irrigation

Komatsu India committed to a future of sustainable growth

The company is targeting to be carbon-neutral by 2050

Tata Hitachi displays powerful hydraulic excavators at STONA 2023

The ZX 370LCH displayed comes with a new improved ultra-HD undercarriage and block handling bucket.

Bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2023 - Highlights

The trade fair for construction equipment industry garners excitement!

India eyes overseas copper, lithium mines to meet domestic shortfall

India is exploring ways to secure supplies of metals such as copper and lithium from some of the world's top producers by acquiring overseas mines as part of efforts to meet rising domestic demand government sources said.

Komatsu India committed to a future of sustainable growth

Komatsu is targeting to be carbon-neutral by 2050

Tata Hitachi launches NX30, the next-gen mini excavator

Tata Hitachi launched the all-new 3-tonne mini excavator, NX30.

Tata Hitachi launches NX30, the next-gen mini excavator

The all-new Tata Hitachi NX30 is the first of the new NX series of hydraulic excavators

Mining opportunities!

Government’s thrust on coal mining is expected to significantly impact demand for mining equipment.

Honda India Power Products forays into e-commerce

Honda India Power Products (HIPP), India's leading and best-in-class power product manufacturer, and market leader in the power products category for the past 36 years, announced the launch of an exclusive e-commerce portal on its official website: www.hondaindiapower.com.

Automation: Need of the Hour

The world is entering an age of robotics, and the construction industry could be the next.

Loaded with opportunities

The wheel loader market is estimated to be valued at over $23.74 billion by 2030. It is anticipated to reach a CAGR of over 8.9 per cent during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.

Escorts is now Escorts Kubota

Escorts and Kubota Corporation, Japan have decided to strengthen their partnership aligned to their vision of global leadership in farm mechanisation and spreading farming prosperity.

Escorts Limited is now Escorts Kubota

Escorts and Kubota Corporation, Japan have decided to strengthen their partnership aligned to their vision of global leadership in farm mechanization and spreading farming prosperity.

Vishal Chaudhury appointed MD of CNH Industrial Capital in India

CNH Industrial Capital, the financial services division of CNH Industrial N.V., announces that Vishal Chaudhury has joined as Managing Director of CNH Industrial Capital (India) and will lead its Indian business unit.

Vedanta to invest $15 bn in semiconductor, display unit ventures

The Vedanta Group, led by Anil Agarwal, is preparing for two individual ventures which may witness investments of around $15 billion in chip and display manufacturing space across the country.

Electric mobility is the segment we focus on most

Kessler, as the name suggests, has a long history just as any other German /European company, and is being run by the third-generation family and closely linked with the southern German region.

Toshiba bags ozone treatment system contract from L&T

Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation (hereafter TISS) announced that they have concluded a contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for three ozone generators at the Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant in Delhi, being executed by Delhi Jal Board.

Semiconductor shortage to hamper ce industry

Global semiconductor shortages may curtail new equipment production,resulting in higher used equipment prices.

Satyakam Arya Appointed as Chairman of CII, Tamil Nadu State Council

Satyakam Arya has been at the helm of DICV’s commercial vehicle operations since 2018.

Vishal Chaudhury appointed MD of CNH Industrial Capital in India

CNH Industrial Capital, the financial services division of CNH Industrial N.V., announces that Vishal Chaudhury has joined as Managing Director of CNH Industrial Capital (India) and will lead its Indian business unit.

Why CE industry needs automation

The world is entering an age of robotics. Industrial robots have worked in the manufacturing sector for decades, and now they appear in most industries. Construction could be the next industry.

Mathur of Tata Hitachi: Mining policy revival offers promise for new players

Hemant Mathur, AVP – Sales and Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, speaks on the overall performance of the mining sector in India, and the segments that are driving the demand for their products.

Vishal Chaudhury appointed MD of CNH Industrial Capital in India

Vishal Chaudhury is a global executive with over 24 years of experience, with demonstrated history of managing start-ups and revenue leadership positions.

CCI approves Kubota Corporation's acquisition of equity in Escorts

The Competition Commission of India (CCI), the fair trade regulator, approved Kubota Corporation's acquisition of certain additional equity in Escorts.

Hitachi to sell stake in Hitachi Construction

Hitachi is selling half of its 51 percent stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery to trading firm Itochu Corp and investment fund Japan Industrial Partners. The sale should not come as a surprise though. Hitachi Ltd. hinted at divesting all or part of its interests in the construction unit in March 2019 and again in October 2020.

Companies all over the world are turning to digital integration to increase efficiency in the mining process.

In recent years, mining companies have adopted a growing range of digital solutions. Many have mechanised their operations, moved from the physical to the digital realm by adding equipment sensors.

We are trying to scan India For our global model

Kessler, as the name suggests, has a long history just as any other German /European company, and is being run by the third-generation family and closely linked with the southern German region.

Top popular construction equipment companies in India

The infrastructure sector has witnessed a rapid growth within the country. With many ongoing projects, nation is for sure going to taste its development soon, but along with it many industries associated with infrastructure has evolved. One such industry is the construction equipment industry.

First Hitachi-built ZX210LC-6 excavator ships to North America

Hitachi is marking an important milestone since its split from Deere: the shipment of its first ZX210LC-6 excavator built for the North American market.

Tata Hitachi Japan-India Institute of Manufacturing hand over certificate to first batch

The certificate handover ceremony for the first and second batches of the Tata Hitachi Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM) was held today at Tata Hitachi’s plant at Dharwad.

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