Search
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.
Technology is reshaping modern backhoe loaders
Puneet Vidyarthi, Head of Brand Marketing, CASE Construction Equipment, APAC & India, speaks on the outlook for the Indian backhoe loader market over the next five years.
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.
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.
Doosan Bobcat Drives Skills with Loader Training Push
New programme targets operator shortage and equipment adoption
HD Hyundai Expands Dealership with Portrucks in Uttar Pradesh
Portrucks joins as authorised partner for material handling solutions
Liebherr Reports Stable Growth in 2025
Group posts €14.77 bn revenue as autonomy and electrification gain pace
CE Sales Fall 12.6% in Jan; OEMs Feel the Heat
Retail volumes slide as project activity slows
Lingong Group Makes Global Brand Debut at CONEXPO
Unified brand strategy and new equipment unveiled at expo.
Perkins Unveils Next-Gen Power Systems at CONEXPO 2026
Company showcases fuel-flexible engines and hybrid power solutions.
Reshaping the Future
How digitisation and connected technologies are reshaping construction equipment performance, fleet management, and jobsite efficiency in India, writes SANJAY PENDHARKAR.
Construction Equipment Sales Fall 12.6% in Jan; OEMs Feel the Heat
Retail volumes slide as project activity slows
Drive Under Pressure
Global tariff realignments are pushing equipment manufacturers and component suppliers to rethink sourcing, writes PIERO GUIZZETTI.
Disrupt. Digitise. Drive.
Construction equipment enters a transformative era—driven by innovation, disruption, and digitisation shaping smarter, sustainable and competitive future.
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.
Budget FY27: What CE Companies Are Watching
With the Union Budget for FY27 scheduled for February 1, the construction equipment (CE) sector is closely monitoring potential policy measures aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependence. According to sources, the government is considering an incentive scheme of over Rs 13,000 crore, targeting high-value equipment such as tunnel boring machines, ropeways, backhoe loaders, cranes, engines, and transmission systems.
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.
India Builds, China Supplies?
As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing
Demand for skids is extremely low in India: Sunil Newatia, Suretech
Sunil Newatia, Chairman and MD, Suretech Infrastructure, speaks on the factors that are driving the growth of the skid-steer loaders market in India.
Gulf Oil Lubricants Expands Infrastructure Portfolio with Key OEM Alliances
Key partnerships with ACE, Ammann India and XCMG
Doosan Bobcat India Showcases Innovative Product Lineup at Excon 2025
. Each product reflects Bobcat’s legacy of innovation, durability, and unmatched performance.
CASE India opens first company-owned store in South India
The facility serves as a strategic hub to deepen CASE’s presence across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring markets.
CASE Construction Equipment introduces CEV Stage V Machines in Gurgaon
Introduced 450NX Mini Tandem Vibratory Compactor, 952NX Tandem Vibratory Compactor, 1107NX Soil Compactor, 770NX Backhoe Loader, and the CX220C LC Hydraulic Excavator.
Rs.75,000 cr Push
How policy, private capital and heavy equipment are redefining India’s port equipment industry.
Toro Refreshes Dingo TX450 and TX550 Compact Utility Loaders, Kaitlyn Ingli,
Toro has unveiled refreshed versions of its Dingo TX 450 and TX 550 compact utility loaders, retaining the familiar walk-behind operation while introducing a modernised design.
Engineering the Unseen
Hidden within every crane and excavator, bearings quietly shoulder extreme loads, enabling reliability, uptime and efficiency across India’s fast-growing construction landscape
India has a cost advantage compared to many other regions
Hermann Maier, Director, Industrial Technology, ZF Group • Kishore Vishwanath Pissey, Head of R&D and Engineering Services, IA - Region India, ZF Group
Excon marks a milestone year—100+ years of Galaxy Tyres
Dyutiman Chattopadhyay, Chief Technology Officer, Yokohama-ATG
We currently hold around 10% market share in excavators
PN Krishnakumar, CEO, XCMG India
Customers today look beyond equipment alone
Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo CE India
We unveiled our most powerful and advanced line-up to date
Deepak Garg, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, SANY India & South Asia
India-engineered products are gaining traction in export markets
Dr Venkat Srinivas, Business Head – Mahindra Truck, Bus and Construction Equipment, and Executive Director & CEO – SML Mahindra, Mahindra Group
We have showcased 29 electric machines across categories
Rohit Punjabi, Vice President, Business Head – Excavator, LiuGong India
AWPs and boom lifts are gaining traction in construction
Srinivasu Allaphan, Director-Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries
AWPs and boom lifts are gaining traction in construction
Srinivasu Allaphan, Director-Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries
We’re evolving from a supplier to a solution partner
Chandrashekar V, MD and CEO, Gmmco
Our BSV range is designed to deliver higher efficiency
Sanjeev Bajaj, Chief Officer, Construction Equipment Business Division, Escorts Kubota
PALFINGER’s Strong Showing at EXCON 2025
The company showcased its largest-ever EXCON presence, highlighting India as a key growth market.
We have increased our investment in R&D
Amit Tolani, Chief Executive, CEAT Specialty Tyres
Demand is shifting towards rural infra projects
Gurman Reen, Director - Sales, India, Customer Solutions Division, Caterpillar India
India is still catching up on radial tyre adoption
Rishi Raj Singh, Head - OEM, Asia Pacific, BKT Tires
India Rising
Rising demand, resilient sales, and renewed infrastructure momentum pushed India’s CE industry to 1,40,191 units in FY2025. As the nation gears up for Excon 2025, the message is clear—India is rising, and so is its machinery.
We will launch 13 major products
Deepak Shetty, CEO & MD, JCB India
Every machine we supply is ‘Smart Iron’
Manav Kohli, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Gainwell Commosales
Steel at a Crossroads
Rising construction demand meets missing steel grades, pushing India’s builders and OEMs to a defining crossroads.
Customising CE Motion Control
The construction equipment industry relies on components that can withstand extreme loads, constant shock, abrasive conditions, and continuous movement.
We have introduced TipMatix in our truck hydraulics segment.
Sitaram Ganeshan, President, Wipro Hydraulics
We have introduced TipMatix in our truck hydraulics segment
Sitaram Ganeshan, President, Wipro Hydraulics
The rental ecosystem is increasingly shaping demand
Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India
India is one of the most important markets for us globally
Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India
Localisation remains central to our product development for India
Dr Venkat Srinivas, ED & CEO – SML Isuzu, Business Head – Mahindra Trucks, Buses & Construction Equipment
Demand will shift to advanced tech like hybrid and alternate-fuel machines
Arvind K Garg, Advisor to Chairman and Managing Director, Larsen & Toubro
We are introducing our BS-V wheel loader lineup
Aanand Dulariya, Head - Dealer Development & Marketing Communication, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India
How CE Sector Can Enable Grassroots Infra Growth
Designed for agility and durability, CE are enabling the construction of everything from irrigation canals to village roads, notes MANISH MATHUR.
Bobcat Expands Small Articulated Loader Range
Bobcat has expanded its small articulated loader (SAL) line-up with the introduction of the L35, the largest and most powerful in the series.
HD Hyundai’s Largest Compact Track Loader
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment has introduced the HT38 compact track loader, the company’s largest model to date, at the 2025 Utility Expo. The HT38 is now available in North America and is designed for high lifting capacity, strong pushing power and compatibility with multiple attachments.
We are targeting 60% -plus growth this year
Nischal Mehrotra, Sr Vice President – Sales and Marketing, LiuGong India, shares his views on the Indian market.
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.
Silent Muscle
Steel, the unseen force inside every machine, powers construction equipment with unmatched strength, resilience, and endurance—quietly shaping the world we build.
Powering India’s $30-Trillion Leap
India’s $30-trillion dream hinges on infrastructure, where construction equipment transforms from heavy machines into smart, sustainable, nation-building enablers.
We are targeting another 60 per cent-plus growth this year
Nischal Mehrotra, Sr Vice President – Sales and Marketing, LiuGong India, shares his views on the Indian market.
India’s Construction Equipment Bestsellers
Anand Sundaresan received the Lifetime Honour and Vivekanand Vanmeeganathan was named Person of the Year at the Equipment India Awards, held on September 4, 2025, at the Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai
Powering the Next Era of CE
Hydraulic motors, the hidden powerhouses of construction equipment, are evolving to drive India’s smarter, greener infrastructure future.
The $100 Bn Opportunity
As India pushes ahead with roads, mining, and mega infrastructure, the construction equipment industry stands at an inflection point—where resilience, technology, and collaboration will decide its future.
CASE Launches ‘Shilpi’ to Train Youth in Backhoe Servicing
CASE Construction Equipment, a CNH brand, has launched Project Shilpi to provide skill training in backhoe loader servicing to underprivileged youth.
Gmmco and Caterpillar Host Global Operator Challenge
Gmmco, a leading Cat® dealer in India and part of the CKA Birla Group, in collaboration with Caterpillar, has successfully hosted the India leg of the 2025 - 2026 Global Operator Challenge (GOC) - the premier construction equipment competition that celebrates operator mastery, precision, and technological excellence.
LiuGong India Rolls Out BS-V Compliant and Electric Machines
LiuGong India has launched a new series of BS-V (CEV-V) compliant construction equipment, including wheel loaders, motor graders, compactors, and forklifts.
CASE Launches Stage V Machines for Indian Market
CASE Construction Equipment, a CNH brand, has launched its new range of CEV Stage V-compliant construction machines in Pune. This move reinforces CASE’s commitment to sustainable, future-ready construction solutions in India.
Cat Rolls Out 980 GC Wheel Loader
Cat has expanded its range of lower-cost, lower-spec wheel loaders with the new 65,610-pound, 420-horsepower 980 GC.
SharpGrade Intros G73 Grader Blade
SharpGrade has launched the G73 Grader Blade for compact track loaders and small articulated loaders. For carriers of 30 to 50 horsepower, the blade is designed to handle small, confined jobsites as well as quickly grade open areas.
Palfinger Unveils Combined Crane-Hookloader Prototype
Palfinger has unveiled a prototype all-in-one vehicle solution, combining a construction and recycling crane with a hookloader on a single truck. The TZU++TEC pairs the first front-mounted crane from Palfinger’s Generation 3 Urban Range with the HT 18 TEC telescopic hookloader, allowing contractors to handle and transport construction materials and debris.
Yanmar CE Launches Full Line of Compact Equipment
Yanmar Compact Equipment provides its customers with more options on the job site with the official launch of its full line of compact equipment.
Deere P-Tier Wheel Loaders Add Smart Systems
John Deere’s new 524, 544, and 624 P-Tier mid-size wheel loaders arrive with advanced smart features designed to increase uptime, boost productivity, and enhance jobsite safety.
Case’s Metallica-Inspired TV450B Loader Edition
Case Construction Equipment has unveiled a limited-run TV450B compact track loader, specially designed in collaboration with Metallica frontman James Hetfield
Cat Unveils 980 GC Wheel Loader
Caterpillar has introduced the 980 GC, a new 65,610-pound medium wheel loader delivering 420 horsepower, expanding its range of affordable and lower-spec equipment.
Crushing Need!
How cutting-edge technology is transforming crushing and screening for faster, smarter, and greener operations.
Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader Enhances Efficiency at Smelters
During the demonstration, the Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader proved to be a game-changer.
Desi Machines: Revolutionising Equipment Buying
Transforming How India Buys Construction Equipment
Decentralisation and mobility are the future
Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India, speaks on the key technological advancements in crushing and screening equipment.
CASE Launches Stage V Machines for Indian Market
CASE India unveils CEV Stage V machines in Pune dealership
Desi Machines: Revolutionizing Equipment Buying in India
Transforming How India Buys Construction Equipment
LiuGong India Rolls Out BS-V Compliant and Electric Machines
Launches electric and emission-compliant machines
CASE Launches 'Shilpi' to Train Youth in Backhoe Servicing
CASE India to skill rural youth under CSR initiative
Gmmco and Caterpillar Host Global Operator Challenge 2025–2026 – India Edition
Over 2,500 Operators Compete to Forge Their Legacy
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.
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
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.
Escorts Kubota Launches BLX 75 Backhoe Loader
The company has no immediate plans to introduce the BLX 75 internationally
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
Future Excavated
India’s infrastructure boom is unearthing a new era of smart, sustainable, and connected hydraulic excavators powering tomorrow’s construction landscape.
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
CASE Introduces ‘Vijeta’ Initiative to Boost Employability in CE Sector
The programme is aimed at empowering underprivileged youth
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
Digital Edition
A-303, Navbharat
Estates,
Zakaria Bunder Road,
Sewri (West), Mumbai - 400 015,
Maharashtra, India
+91-22-24193000
Subscriber@ASAPPinfoGlobal.com