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Volvo CE Partners with Laothani Tractor to Expand in Laos
Volvo CE strengthens equipment sales and service support for Laos' infrastructure sector.
Zoomlion Unveils 1,600 HP Hybrid Tractor for Large Farms
The 9DX hybrid tractor delivers 7,200 Nm torque and advanced precision farming capabilities.
“Going underground is no longer the expensive option.”
Kanwar Abhay Singh, Director, Friends Equipment Heavy Machinery
Gulf Oil Marks 125 Years with Expansion and Mobility Push
Company targets 240 million litres of capacity by March 2027, alongside EV expansion.
India’s Fastest Growing Construction Companies in 2026 Awarded!
Vneet Jaain & Manish Mohnot are Construction World Persons of the Year 2026
Built for Demanding Applications
Built for Demanding Applications
Volvo CE Appoints Que Mekong as Cambodia Dealer
The partnership aims to improve equipment availability, customer service and machine uptime amid growing infrastructure investment.
The New Machine Age
India’s construction equipment industry is entering a new machine age—smarter, cleaner, more connected and increasingly engineered around productivity. As technology, electrification and localisation accelerate, the machines building India are being fundamentally reimagined.
From Backup to Building Resilience
As buildings become smarter, more connected and energy-intensive, gensets are evolving from emergency backup systems into critical components of overall power resilience. Developers and consultants are now integrating them with UPS, renewables, energy storage and intelligent load management to ensure reliable, efficient and future-ready power.
Building Roads for a Changing Climate
Building Roads for a India’s road infrastructure is facing a new test as extreme weather, resource constraints and sustainability demands reshape conventional design and construction practices.Climate
The Confidence Roadmap
India’s roads and highways sector has mastered scale. The next challenge is creating an ecosystem where contracts are fair, risks are shared, projects are better prepared, technology is predictive and capital can invest with confidence.
Rethinking Tyre Performance for Mining & Road CE
Rethinking Tyre Performance for Mining & Road CE
Seven Propel 470 HEV electric tippers go to work on coal haulage in Chhattisgarh
India's Leading electric tipper brand puts a 33 cu.m, 385 kWh fleet into daily coal transportation with a leading haulage contractor at one of the country's largest opencast coal mines.
Seven Propel 470 HEV electric tippers go to work on coal haulage in Chhattisgarh
India's Leading electric tipper brand puts a 33 cu.m, 385 kWh fleet into daily coal transportation with a leading haulage contractor at one of the country's largest opencast coal mines.
MISSION 2030
Can India build the world’s next construction equipment powerhouse?
Machinery Behind Faster Infra
India’s infrastructure ambitions are placing greater demands on project execution, making productivity, uptime and efficiency critical. SIDDHARTH CHATURVEDI explores how advanced equipment, digitalisation, predictive maintenance and lifecycle support can help deliver projects faster and more efficiently.
Building a Transparent Secondary Market
India’s construction equipment ambitions will depend not just on manufacturing more machines, but on keeping them productive through multiple ownership cycles. SAMEER MALHOTRA examines why a transparent secondary market is critical to financing, asset liquidity and export competitiveness.
Improving Equipment Reliability
From excavators, wheel loaders and haul trucks to crushers, conveyors, bulk material handling systems and hydraulic equipment, lubrication plays a critical role in keeping equipment operating safely and efficiently, writes GREG SAVERNIK.
Technology Shift Reshaping the Aggregates Industry
India’s infrastructure push is changing what customers expect from construction and aggregates equipment. HARPREET SINGH examines how automation, connectivity, lifecycle services and electrification are driving the next phase of productivity
Redefining Productivity on the Jobsite
Construction equipment productivity is no longer defined by power and capacity alone. ROHIT PUNJABI explores how digitalisation, intelligent automation and electrification are reshaping equipment performance and the way infrastructure will be built.
The New Productivity Equation
India’s construction equipment industry has built scale; the next challenge is to build intelligence into that scale. SP RAJAN explores how digitalisation, data, AI, localisation and skills could reshape equipment productivity by 2030.
From Momentum to Muscle
India’s construction equipment industry is turning strong domestic demand into deeper manufacturing and export capabilities. AKSHAY AGARWAL examines the trends shaping this transition and India’s prospects in the global equipment market.
India’s Next Advantage: Trust
India has built the scale to become a major construction equipment manufacturing base. ATASI DAS argues that quality, localisation, exports, technology, skills and sustainability will determine whether that ambition translates into global trust.
From Machines to Intelligence: Building India's 2030 Equipment Powerhouse
By: Gurman Reen, Sales Director, Customer Solutions Division, Caterpillar India
Building India’s Global Manufacturing Edge
As India’s construction equipment industry looks to strengthen its global footprint, manufacturing excellence, deeper localisation and technology adoption will be critical to sustaining competitiveness. HITESH AGARWAL outlines how automation, digitalisation, quality and supplier development can help transform India into a trusted global manufacturing hub
Women in leadership create ripples of empowerment far beyond the workplace
Meena Chaturvedi, Vice Chairman, Gainwell
Protecting the World's Largest Fleet
What every hydraulic system is quietly up against
How Collaborative Intelligence Is Shaping the Future
Intelligent machines are meant to assess risk, interpret operating conditions, prioritise actions, and balance safety, productivity, and efficiency, write KAMAL DEEP SETHI.
Radialisation is becoming increasingly important: Amit Tolani, CEAT
Amit Tolani, CEO, CEAT Specialty
The equipment has to be self-sufficient in most ways
- Sanjeev Bajaj, Chief Officer, Construction Equipment Business Division, Escorts Kubota Limited
We intend to go with the strategy of service as a product
Dheeraj Panda, Managing Director, Ammann India
The technology gap between Western and Indian equipment has narrowed
- Manish Mathur, CEO – Cranes, ACE
Five Raimondi tower cranes deployed at Dublin project
Irish Crane & Lifting supplied five cranes for Southwest Gate development
Volvo CE launches EC650 mining excavator at bauma CONEXPO India
Volvo CE unveils 65T excavator alongside construction and electric solutions.
We intend to strengthen our footprint through greater localisation
Ramesh Palagiri, MD & CEO, Wirtgen India
$1.2 Billion Bet!
Can a $1.2-billion government incentive scheme catalyse $1.8 billion in fresh investment, reduce import dependence and build India into a global manufacturing hub for construction equipment?
Under Pressure
Higher loads, longer operating hours and tougher applications are putting new demands on off-road tyres.
Engineering Safety into Every Lift
Human error, overloading, poor visibility and unsafe equipment operation continue to be among the leading causes of lifting incidents, write MANISH MATHUR.
Technology: The New Risk Shield
As infrastructure projects grow larger, more complex and capital-intensive, technology is emerging as a critical tool to identify risks early, improve project visibility and protect returns across the asset lifecycle
Risk is the Roadblock
India’s highways are attracting banks, institutional investors and InvIT capital, but financing the next phase of growth will depend on better risk allocation, asset recycling and more robust traffic assessment.
Building Roads for a Changing Climate
India’s road infrastructure is facing a new test as extreme weather, resource constraints and sustainability demands reshape conventional design and construction practices.
The Confidence Roadmap
India’s roads and highways sector has mastered scale. The next challenge is creating an ecosystem where contracts are fair, risks are shared, projects are better prepared, technology is predictive and capital can invest with confidence.
Driving Reliability in Demanding Applications
Construction equipment operates under demanding conditions, making the right drive system critical to reliable performance.
Restoring Reliability in Critical Propylene Compressor
A critical propylene compressor was facing high oil consumption, premature component wear and frequent maintenance. Burckhardt Compression developed a tailored rod-packing solution to restore reliability and minimise operational disruption.
Uptime is driving the next generation of OTR tyres
Shyam Gyanani, Founder and MD, Trident International
Our priorities will focus on strengthening local manufacturing
Seshan Iyer, President Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaeffler India
Connected machines will shape the future
Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Conmat Heavy Industries
Connected machines will shape the future
Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Conmat Heavy Industries
We are investing in expanding our drilling tools manufacturing capacity.
Rajendra Singh Rathore, GM –India, Bauer Equipment India
India is moving beyond a growth market
Bhupinder Singh, President – IMEA, Messe München and CEO, Messe Muenchen India
Built to Outlast: The Real Measure of Lubrication Performance
In heavy equipment, the true value of a lubricant is measured not by its price, but by how long it keeps machines running.
Liebherr Opens EUR 2.5 Million Excavator Test Bench
Colmar facility speeds up durability testing and autonomous machine validation
We see an immediate surge in demand for 100% electric equipment
Manish Kulkarni, Managing Director, Manitou South Asia, discusses the company’s product strategy and its alignment with India’s decarbonisation goals.
The Road Ahead Begins Here
The future of India’s roads took centre stage at RAHSTA Expo 2026, where policymakers, contractors and industry leaders came together under one roof. The event blended thought leadership, technology showcase and industry recognition into a single powerful platform.
The Road to Excellence!
From engineering excellence and next-generation equipment to integrated mobility and quality materials, the RAHSTA Awards reflected how India’s road sector is evolving from rapid expansion to creating long-term value.
Mitigating M2M Collision Risks in Underground Mining
Machine-to-machine collisions in underground mines can have devastating consequences for worker safety, equipment availability and productivity. HARSHVARDHAN SINGH explores the factors contributing to these incidents and outlines practical strategies for preventing them.
Engineering Safety into Every Lift
Manish Mathur, CEO – Cranes, Action Construction Equipment
Green Construction through Cement Innovation
Indian Cement Review (ICR) and Fuller Technologies brought industry, policy and technology leaders together to discuss how cement innovation can drive green construction at scale.
India is one of the most promising underground infra markets globally
Barad Sharma, CEO, Amberg Engineering, discusses the future of underground construction, digital engineering, and sustainable infrastructure development.
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 to 2047
As India builds the highways of tomorrow, advanced road construction equipment is emerging as the driving force behind faster execution, superior quality and sustainable infrastructure.
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.
Sustainability must drive every project
Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, speaks on the key trends currently shaping demand for road construction equipment in India.
Road equipment is the engine of Vision 2047.â€
VG Sakthikumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India, speaks on technologies such as telematics, machine control, automation, AI and connected job sites and how it is improving productivity, quality and project execution.
Construction equipment will connect digital and real worlds
Masamitsu Ishikawa, Senior Manager, Komatsu India, discusses the role of road construction equipment in transforming the country’s road and highway network.
Execution speed, not funding, will decide infra success
Guido Azzolin, CEO, MB Crusher, shares his views on how decentralised material processing, equipment versatility and recycling can improve productivity and reduce project costs.
By 2047, road construction sites will be highly connected
Shalabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director, CASE Construction Equipment – India & SAARC region, discusses how connected technologies, intelligent equipment and lifecycle-focused solutions are reshaping road construction in India.
The next leap in infrastructure will come from intelligent equipment
Sunil Talreja, Vice President, Road Construction Equipment Division, ACE - Action Construction Equipment, speaks on how intelligent equipment, digital technologies, and sustainability will shape India's road infrastructure journey to Vision 2047.
The Smart Equipment Era
Digitalisation is transforming construction equipment into intelligent, connected machines that boost productivity, safety and uptime. The Smart Equipment Era has truly arrived.
Zoomlion Excavator Wins Innovation Award
Middle East-focused excavator honored for engineering excellence.
Terex Appoints Jaideep Shekhar as VP & MD for India
Industry veteran to lead Terex India operations and growth
JCB India Achieves 600,000-Machine Milestone
Landmark backhoe loader highlights decades of infrastructure support
Terex Appoints Jaideep Shekhar as VP & MD for India
Industry veteran to lead Terex India’s next phase of growth
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.
Technology is reshaping excavator demand
Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India, discusses shifting customer priorities, sustainable technologies and the evolving role of excavators in India’s infrastructure growth
The market is shifting to lifecycle value
Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager, Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, discusses evolving customer expectations, fuel efficiency, connected excavators, and the technologies reshaping India’s hydraulic excavator market.
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.
Escorts Kubota Launches NeoStar Compact Tractors
New range targets horticulture, sugarcane and vineyard farmers
The Fuel Revolution
Rising fuel costs, tighter emission norms and sustainability goals are pushing India’s construction equipment industry beyond diesel and into a new energy era.
India Moves Higher
India’s infrastructure expansion is driving demand for advanced crane solutions. From metros and refineries to renewable energy projects, cranes are becoming essential for faster execution, safer operations and precision-led construction.
Wirtgen Powers Mumbai-Pune Connectivity Project
Advanced pavers cut travel time and boost infrastructure efficiency.
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.
Smart Fuel Management for CE Fleets
Contractors are turning to smarter fuel management strategies to control diesel costs and improve equipment productivity.
Indian CE Industry FY26: Demonstrating Resilience
Exports surge 31.5 per cent, infrastructure execution slowdown led to 7 per cent degrowth in the domestic demand.
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.
RAHSTA Awards Open Nominations for Contractors
Awards to honour excellence in road project execution
RAHSTA Awards 2026 Opens for India’s Leading Road Developers
Nominations now open to honour excellence in highway and toll projects
ICEMA Reports Resilient CE Industry Amid Export Surge
Exports rise 31.5% despite slowdown in domestic equipment demand
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?
Driving the Build
Powering India’s infrastructure boom, trucks and tippers are evolving with smarter tech, cleaner fuels, and higher efficiency—driving productivity across construction and mining.
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.
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
CE Exports Hold Steady Despite Current Uncertainties
Italian CE exports stay resilient at €3.2 billion, as strong segments offset global uncertainties and uneven market demand
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.
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