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The Risk of Negative Bids

Aggressive undercutting, intensified competition and declining project flow are raising concerns over quality, sustainability and contractor viability in the highways sector.

Aggressive underbidding and rising costs are pushing India’s road sector towards unsustainable growth. The industry must focus on innovation-led execution, not just cheaper contracts, says ABHIJIT SOM.

Road to Viksit Bharat

Key insights on quality, safety and sustainability from the RAHSTA 2026 Roundtable.

Handling Success

Efficient material handling is no longer just a support function—it is a key driver of productivity, safety and profitability. From smarter planning to the right equipment, every movement onsite can make a measurable difference.

The road construction site of 2047 will be highly connected

Pradeep Shrivastava, Business Unit Head – Asphalt BU, Sany India, discusses the role of road construction equipment in transforming the country’s road and highway network.

Road equipment will evolve into intelligent and sustainable machines

Sharwan Agnihotri, Sales Head – North, West, and Central, HD Construction Equipment India, speaks on how the ideal road construction project site of the future will look like and how road construction equipment will evolve to meet future infrastructure requirements.

Road equipment is becoming the intelligence behind infrastructure

Dheeraj Panda, Managing Director, Ammann India, speaks on the key trends currently shaping demand for road construction equipment in India.

We are powering the shift to cleaner energy

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, shares insights on how IoT-enabled gensets, hybrid power systems, and sustainable technologies are transforming energy reliability for India’s construction and infrastructure projects

Puneet Ralhan Appointed Managing Director of Manitou Equipment India

With extensive expertise in manufacturing and digital transformation, Ralhan is expected to lead the company's next phase of operational and business growth in India.

Dheeraj Panda wins CEO of the Year award at ET Now awards

Ammann India MD honoured for leadership and innovation in construction equipment.

BLive PRIME to Deploy 1,000 EV Mini-Trucks

Rs 100 crore initiative to accelerate green logistics in India.

New Holland Launches HD & XHD Rotavator Series

New rotavators boost soil preparation, productivity, and durability.

Manitou South Asia Appoints Manish Kulkarni as MD

Appointment aims to strengthen market reach across South Asia

SECL CMD Inaugurates Caterpillar Truck Simulator at Gevra

Facility and Gmmco Shield app aim to boost mining safety and skills.

UltraTech Deploys 45 E-Trucks for Clinker Transport

Fleet to cut 8,900 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually

Terex Appoints Jaideep Shekhar as VP & MD for India

Industry veteran to lead Terex India operations and growth

ShriDhanlakshmi Auto Wins Tata Hitachi Dealer Award

Dealership recognised for best performance in FY 2025-26

JCB India Achieves 600,000-Machine Milestone

Landmark backhoe loader highlights decades of infrastructure support

SKF India Appoints Madhu Jalan as GCC Director

Veteran executive to lead finance operations across ISEAM

Terex Appoints Jaideep Shekhar as VP & MD for India

Industry veteran to lead Terex India’s next phase of growth

Ammann India Announces Two Senior Leadership Appointments

Prashant Morankar and Saravanakumar K take key leadership roles

PSN Group Wins Eicher Dealer Award

Group recognised for selling 4,700 Eicher trucks and buses

Maharashtra, Finland Advance Circular Economy Partnership

Conclave explores collaboration on sustainable growth and resource efficiency

Ammann India appoints Prashant Morankar as After Sales Head

Appointment reinforces focus on customer support and service excellence

BKT Tyres Launches 24x7 Rider Assistance Programme

BKT You Forward offers two-wheeler riders round-the-clock support.

ELGi Showcases Energy-Efficient Air Solutions at INTEC

ELGi highlights intelligent compressed air technologies at INTEC 2026.

Shapoorji Pallonji E&C Appoints Jaspreet Bhullar as CEO

Shapoorji Pallonji E&C has appointed Jaspreet Bhullar as its Chief Executive Officer, effective from 2 May 2026. He will be based at the company’s head office in Mumbai.

Propel Appoints EV Division COO

Propel Industries has appointed Virender Bhardwaj as Chief Operating Officer of its EV Division. He brings nearly three decades of industry experience across JCB, Volvo, Mahindra & Mahindra and SML Isuzu.

Donaldson Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend

Company announces 32 cents per share dividend for shareholders

The Operator's Guide to Hydraulic Excellence

By Vasanth Thangavelu, General Manager - Brand Marketing South AP, ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt. Ltd.

The 20-Tonne Advantage

Why the 20–22 tonne segment is emerging as the industry’s undisputed workhorse.

Contractors are buying outcomes, not machines

Raja Sharma, Head – Product Marketing, HD Construction Equipment India, explains how fuel efficiency, connectivity, lifecycle costs and operational flexibility are influencing excavator demand in India.

Vertical Moves

Efficient material handling is helping high-rise projects overcome space, safety and logistics challenges, ensuring faster, smarter and seamless vertical construction.

Road to Viksit Bharat

Key insights on quality, safety and sustainability from the RAHSTA 2026 Roundtable.

Fuel efficiency is now a buying benchmark

PN Krishnakumar, CEO, XCMG India, discusses the trends reshaping India’s hydraulic excavator market, from fuel efficiency and telematics to rental-driven demand and sustainable machine technologies.

We are powering the shift to cleaner energy

Our focus is on reliable and localised energy storage

Sachin Jain, Head – Strategy, Transformation, Battery and Energy Storage (BES) Business, TKIL Industries, discusses the growing role of battery systems in rail and metro networks, localisation strategies, and the future of sustainable energy storage in India.

Build Better, Not Cheaper

Smart Fuel Management for CE Fleets

Contractors are turning to smarter fuel management strategies to control diesel costs and improve equipment productivity.

Rental market is expected to grow Rs 42,000 cr by 2030

Col (Retd) Shaishav Srivastava, CEO, Synfra, explains the market gaps, technology challenges, operator ecosystem, financing opportunities and the future of equipment rentals in India.

When Geopolitics Hits the Jobsite

As oil prices surge and aggressive negative bidding deepens, India’s road construction sector finds itself squeezed between global uncertainty and domestic structural weaknesses.

Volvo Trucks Launches FMX Edge for Mining

New off-road dump truck targets safer and efficient mining operations

Schwing Showcases Solutions at BIG 5 Addis Ababa

Company engaged contractors and ready-mix players across Africa

MANN+HUMMEL Opens Tumkur Innovation Centre

New Karnataka centre strengthens India’s filtration R&D role

MYCRANE Expands Saudi Team With Key Commercial Appointments

Shiraaj Shaleeh and Aashish Mulye join to strengthen crane operations in KSA

HD Construction and J&K Bank Expand Equipment Financing in J&K

MoU aims to boost Hyundai excavator and loader adoption in the Union Territory

BKT Showcases Tyre Innovation at Agritechnica Asia

BKT and Thai partner display advanced solutions for Southeast Asian agriculture

Anoop Jindal Named VP, B2B Sales at Castrol India

Castrol elevates Jindal to lead OEM and South Asia sales growth

RAHSTA Awards 2026 Opens for India’s Leading Road Developers

Nominations now open to honour excellence in highway and toll projects

Ashok Leyland Launches New 2S Service Centre at Khavda

The 4-bay facility enhances commercial vehicle support in the region

Bridgestone Expands Farm Tyre Range

New VT-TRACTOR XXL tyres support high-horsepower tractors

Cummins India Highlights Sustainable Data Centre Solutions

Cummins India leaders discussed AI-ready and resilient data centres recently.

Propel Appoints EV Division COO

Virender Bhardwaj to lead EV sales, service and marketing

Acceleron opens new office in Kolkata

Company plans to grow its workforce to 350+ employees

Apurva Gupta Joins AGGCON

New VP to lead operations and rental sales at AGGCON

Kamal Bali Joins CII Quality Body

Volvo Group India MD appointed Co-Chair of CII Institute of Quality

Hengst Opens Fuel Filter Line in Bengaluru

India team builds new cleanroom assembly line for global supply

Vipin Sondhi Joins Daimler Truck Supervisory Board

Auto industry veteran strengthens global governance team

Terex Launches TRAC Vibration Analysis System for Screening Equipment

TRAC is a vibration analysis system that provides insight into the performance, condition and long?term integrity of screening equipment.

RAHSTA 2026 to Host Certified Highway Construction Masterclass

The masterclass brings together industry experts, engineers and infrastructure professionals for an intensive two-day programme.

Tata Hitachi appoints NP Singh as AVP – Construction Service

N P Singh to lead service operations at Tata Hitachi

Shapoorji Pallonji E&C appoints Jaspreet Bhullar as CEO

Leadership transition at SP E&C effective from May 2026

Kobelco India hosts dealer conference in Hanoi

Conference focuses on growth, strategy and dealer excellence

SANY India hosts YBLF and ACMA delegation

Visit highlights manufacturing excellence and industry collaboration

Gainwell Group Launches InfraServe Global

The company manufactures, services and distributes products like asphalt and concrete batching plants, road maintenance equipment

Can CE Industry Keep Pace?

As global conflicts drive up fuel, steel and freight costs, the CE industry faces mounting financial pressure. Can OEMs, contractors and rental firms adapt swiftly enough to sustain growth?

Still the Backbone

Even as specialised machines gain ground, backhoe loaders remain central to India’s construction ecosystem, delivering unmatched versatility, cost efficiency, and reliability across diverse projects.

Air Apparent

From drilling to finishing, compressors are the silent drivers of construction, enabling faster, cleaner, and more efficient project execution.

India is one of the most promising manufacturing destinations in the world

Italian CE exports stay resilient at €3.2 billion, as strong segments offset global uncertainties and uneven market demand

Can India Build the World’s Next CE Hub?

India’s construction equipment sector is moving from import dependence to global manufacturing leadership, driven by localisation and innovation.

Hydraulic Excavators Market to Reach $81.7 Bn by 2033

Electrification remains a key trend, with manufacturers introducing hybrid and fully electric models to meet evolving emission standards.

Truck Rental Rates Stay Strong Amid Rising Costs

Firm rentals were driven by strong year-end industrial and consumption demand, steady fleet availability, and no major supply disruptions.

We are bullish on the next five years

Laxmi Shukla, Asst. Vice President – Earthmoving Equipment Division, Action Construction Equipment, speaks on the outlook for the Indian backhoe loader market, and India’s potential as a global export hub.

Ion Exchange Partners MANN+HUMMEL for Membranes

Collaboration to localise advanced membrane technologies in India

Narayanan G Appointed CEO of Athaang Infrastructure

He brings over 25 years of infrastructure investment experience

SANY India Wins CII SHE Excellence Award

Chakan facility secures top honour in manufacturing category

HD Hyundai Expands Dealership with Portrucks in Uttar Pradesh

Portrucks joins as authorised partner for material handling solutions

CNH Launches Pond Restoration Drive to Promote Water Conservation and Community Wellbeing

The project aims to rejuvenate the heritage Bhola Rawal Pond

Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Wipro 3D Partner for Additive Manufacturing CoE

MoU signed to boost industry-ready skills in advanced manufacturing

Cummins India’s 'Nurturing Brilliance' Program Marks 20th Anniversary

Cummins India celebrates two decades of empowering future engineers with 520 new scholarships.

Rising Costs Keep Truck Rentals Firm in March: Shriram Mobility Bulletin

Tyre prices rise to 10% in April 2026, with manufacturers implementing hikes due to surging crude oil costs

CE Sales Fall 12.6% in Jan; OEMs Feel the Heat

Retail volumes slide as project activity slows

Liquid Power at Work

As India’s infrastructure push gathers pace, advanced lubrication technologies are quietly emerging as critical enablers of equipment efficiency, uptime, and sustainability.

We plan to double our India business over the next five years

Sunil Khanduja, Managing Director, Ingersoll Rand India and the SAARC region, speaks on the company’s strategic roadmap with a focus on sustainability, customer-centric growth, and operational excellence.

Sanjay Saxena, Sany India’s Visionary COO, Passes Away

The market is shifting from cost to lifecycle value

Aaron Ravenscroft, President and CEO, The Manitowoc Company, speaks on what makes the Potain MCT 105 strategically important for India.

Heavy Lifts, Higher Ambitions

India’s infrastructure boom is driving demand for smarter, stronger lifting solutions. As projects grow in scale and complexity, cranes are evolving into critical enablers of speed, safety and precision.

Operational Excellence Redefined!

Operational excellence in cement is no longer about producing more—it is about producing smarter, cleaner and more reliably, where cost per tonne meets carbon per tonne.

The RELIEF Factor!

As geopolitical tensions disrupt key shipping routes, India’s construction equipment exporters are navigating rising costs and delayed deliveries. The Government’s RELIEF initiative offers timely support—but also highlights the urgent need for stronger supply chain resilience.

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