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Leadership, Innovation and Excellence Take Centre Stage at Equipment India Awards 2026
Prakash Pai of Puzzolana receives Lifetime Achievement Award; Kennady V Kaippally and V Senthil Kumar honoured as Equipment India Persons of the Year.
JCB India Opens New 3S Dealership in Ranchi, Jharkhand
The 18,000 sq ft facility will provide sales, service and parts support across 15 districts.
MISSION 2030
Can India build the world’s next construction equipment powerhouse?
Global Industrial Opportunity Behind India’s CE Boom
India’s construction equipment market is becoming a launchpad for a larger industrial opportunity. RAJESH NATH examines how localisation, technology, global partnerships and exports can help turn domestic scale into lasting international competitiveness.
From Domestic Scale to Global Relevance
India’s construction equipment industry has the scale to look beyond domestic demand, but competing globally will require stronger engineering, suppliers, technology and skills. VG SAKTHIKUMAR outlines the capabilities needed to make export readiness a core part of India’s CE journey.
Engineering India’s Next Growth Leap
As India’s infrastructure ambitions accelerate, the construction equipment industry must move beyond mechanisation to embrace digitalisation, electrification and ecosystem development. MANISH KULKARNI outlines how technology, productivity, skilled talent and accessible financing can help position India as a globally competitive construction equipment hub 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.
Building Equipment that Travels
India’s construction equipment industry is moving from localisation towards globally competitive manufacturing. DHEERAJ PANDA looks at how engineering, exports, digitalisation, sustainability and skills can help India evolve from a major market into a global equipment base.
Cummins India Appoints Gbile Adewunmi as Managing Director
Adewunmi will lead Cummins India from 1 November 2026 alongside his existing role.
If you don’t measure, there is no sustainability report
- Gopi Krishna More, Managing Director, TORSA Machines
We are addressing the trends that will shape the future of construction
- VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India
Productivity and sustainability must move forward together
- Deepak Garg, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, SANY India
There will not be one solution; there will be multiple solutions
- Deepak Shetty, Managing Director and CEO, JCB India
“India’s mining sector is operating at a scale and intensity like never before.”
An Exclusive Interview with Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India
“If you don’t measure, there is no sustainability report.”
An Exclusive Interview with Gopi Krishna More, Managing Director, TORSA Machines
“Productivity and sustainability must move forward together.”
An Exclusive Interview with Deepak Garg, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, SANY India
bauma ConExpo Exclusive: We are building an ecosystem around the machine: Rentease
Meghraj Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, Rentease
Volvo CE launches EC650 mining excavator at bauma CONEXPO India
Volvo CE unveils 65T excavator alongside construction and electric solutions.
SANY India Showcases 31 Machines at BAUMA CONEXPO India
Company unveils 13 new launches across construction equipment segments
SCHWING Stetter India Showcases 27 Solutions at bauma CONEXPO
Company highlights AI-enabled concrete equipment and new solutions
Gainwell CAT Launches CAT 355 Excavator at bauma CONEXPO India
New excavator targets severe-duty mining and quarry applications
JEHEL Showcases Hydraulic Material Handling Solutions at bauma 2026
Company highlights integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities
TORSA Machines Targets Rs 5 Bn Revenue in Five Years
Company outlines growth plan around technology, capacity and market expansion
SANY India Showcases 31 Machines, Launches 13 New Products
Electric equipment leads SANY’s multi-segment showcase at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026
Liebherr Showcases Equipment at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026
Portfolio targets construction, quarrying, recycling and infrastructure applications
Digital technology will shape the next era of CE: Arvind K Garg, L&T
L&T highlights smart machines, lifecycle value and digital solutions at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026
SCHWING Stetter India to Showcase 26 Products at bauma CONEXPO
Company to display construction equipment innovations under ‘Engineering Future’ theme
Tata Hitachi Opens New Warehouse at Kharagpur Plant
Facility aims to strengthen supply chain and improve customer support
Escorts Kubota launches new Farmtrac tractors to mark 30 years
Farmtrac unveils Dark Edition and PROMAXX 2.0 tractor ranges in 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?
We will unveil five new products
VG Sakthikuma, Chairman & Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India
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.
CE Industry: The Productivity Race
India’s construction equipment industry is entering a new phase where productivity, technology and lifecycle efficiency are becoming critical to staying competitive
BKT Tyres Strengthens Commercial Vehicle Presence in Madhya Pradesh
New facility strengthens BKT’s distribution network in Madhya Pradesh
Escorts Kubota Breaks Ground on New UP Manufacturing Plant
Rs 2,000 crore greenfield facility to expand tractor and equipment capacity
Schaeffler India Names Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer
Bhalerao will lead manufacturing, digital transformation and localisation initiatives
BKT to Showcase Advanced Off-Highway Tyres at Bauma ConExpo
BKT will display tyre solutions for construction, mining and industrial applications
Ingersoll Rand India Names Sunil Khanduja as Chairman
Sunil Khanduja to lead company’s growth and innovation strategy in India
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.
GS Caltex India Refreshes Kixx Brand Identity in India
New identity highlights innovation and future-ready lubricant solutions
Schaeffler India Reports 18.1% Revenue Growth in H1 2026
Automotive and exports businesses drive strong half-year performance
Ground Mobility Systems Backs Electra Mining Forklift Competition
Ground Mobility Systems will provide ground protection for forklift contest.
JCB India Opens New 3S Dealership in Nashik
Facility to support customers across North Maharashtra
Build Better, Not Cheaper
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Lubrizol, Grasim Open CPVC Resin Plant in Gujarat
Vilayat facility to strengthen local CPVC supply for infrastructure
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
Terex Appoints Jaideep Shekhar as VP & MD for India
Industry veteran to lead Terex India’s next phase of growth
PSN Group Wins Eicher Dealer Award
Group recognised for selling 4,700 Eicher trucks and buses
ELGi Showcases Energy-Efficient Air Solutions at INTEC
ELGi highlights intelligent compressed air technologies at INTEC 2026.
SHM Launches 29-m Aluminium Passenger Craft at Its Mumbai Yard
Ocean Crewzer 8 was designed and built in-house, meeting current marine operational and safety requirements
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
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.
Vertical Moves
Efficient material handling is helping high-rise projects overcome space, safety and logistics challenges, ensuring faster, smarter and seamless vertical construction.
Build Better, Not Cheaper
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.
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.
MANN+HUMMEL Opens Tumkur Innovation Centre
New Karnataka centre strengthens India’s filtration R&D role
Bosch, Brakes India and Wheels India form JV for CV air systems
Partnership to develop advanced electronic air systems for commercial vehicles
Cummins India Highlights Sustainable Data Centre Solutions
Cummins India leaders discussed AI-ready and resilient data centres recently.
Hengst Opens Fuel Filter Line in Bengaluru
India team builds new cleanroom assembly line for global supply
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.
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.
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.
Doosan Bobcat Drives Skills with Loader Training Push
New programme targets operator shortage and equipment adoption
Caculo JCB Opens New 3S Facility in North Goa
New Karaswada facility strengthens sales, service and support in Goa
Trident JCB Opens New 3S Facility in Kolar
New Narasapura facility boosts service and support
BEML Unveils India’s First 35-Ton Electric Dump Truck
Indigenous EV dump truck targets sustainable mining solutions
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
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.
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.
Michelin Opens Three New Tyres & Services Stores in Pune
New outlets in Hadapsar, Camp and Chinchwad expand Michelin’s Pune presence
Engineering the Energy Balance
As India pushes towards net zero while sustaining rapid industrial growth, engineering innovations—from carbon capture to smart grids—are emerging as the key to balancing energy security with decarbonisation, writes SATISH INGAVALE.
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.
Building Smarter Roads
How intelligent engineering is redefining roadbuilding performance, writes DHEERAJ PANDA.
SME Magazine Honours India’s Fastest Growing Engineering Companies at NSE
The Smart Manufacturing & Enterprises (SME) Conference & Awards 2026 - held on February 11, 2026 at National Stock Exchange (Mumbai) - highlighted resilience and technology as the cornerstones of India’s next manufacturing growth phase, while honouring India's fastest growing engineering companies.
Disrupt. Digitise. Drive.
Construction equipment enters a transformative era—driven by innovation, disruption, and digitisation shaping smarter, sustainable and competitive future.
Built to Perform, Ready to Disrupt
At Timken, digital transformation is not approached as a technology-driven initiative in isolation, but as a performance enabler designed to improve visibility, predictability, and control, writes SANJAY KOUL
Building Resilient Pathways for Future of Compaction
At Dynapac, digitisation is structured around three integrated solutions — DYN@link, DYN@LYZER, and the NEXUS system — forming a connected intelligence ecosystem, writes ABHIJIT SOM.
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