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Reshaping the Future
How digitisation and connected technologies are reshaping construction equipment performance, fleet management, and jobsite efficiency in India, writes SANJAY PENDHARKAR.
Rewriting the DNA of Mobile Hydraulics
Hydraulics is no longer just about force; it has become a sophisticated mechatronic science.
TIL Approves 60% Stake Buy in Tulip Compression
Acquisition strengthens TIL’s clean energy and LNG portfolio
TIL Acquires 60% Stake in Tulip Compression
Move strengthens TIL’s push into LNG and hydrogen solutions
SEEPEX BN Pumps Boost Rock Blasting Efficiency
Smart Joint Access enables faster inspection and precise emulsion dosing
Zoomlion to Unveil Smart Equipment at CONEXPO 2026
Company to present intelligent construction systems in Las Vegas
Tracks & Traction
Undercarriage parts bear the weight, provide stability, and drive performance for construction machines, shaping the backbone of heavy equipment.
EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes
EU anti-dumping action signals turning point for global lifting equipment markets.
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
Precast is clearly the future for India
VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India
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
Demand is shifting towards rural infra projects
Gurman Reen, Director - Sales, India, Customer Solutions Division, Caterpillar India
Electrification and smart hydraulics anchor our strategy
BV Ramesh, Managing Director, and Sheshadri Raman, Chief Business officer, Mobile Applications, Bosch Rexroth (India)
Make-in-India cranes are gaining momentum
• Sorab Agarwal, Executive Director, Action Construction Equipment • Rishi Sanghvi, Managing Director, Sanghvi Movers
EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes
EU anti-dumping action signals turning point for global lifting equipment markets.
Franna’s Dubai Global Conference Highlights Expansion Plans
Franna®, a global pick-and-carry crane manufacturer, held its first Global Conference in Dubai from 3–6 November 2025, reinforcing its international growth strategy while showcasing the operational advantages of its cranes over conventional lifting equipment.
We will be launching a new material-handling brand
Viraj Parthi, Commercial Director, Lifting and Environmental, Terex India
Our priorities mirror India’s Viksit Bharat goals
VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India, speaks on the growth priorities for the Indian market in the next three to five years.
We will have over 20 products on display
Shubhabrata Saha, MD & CEO of AJAX Engineering
We are introducing new-gen concrete solutions
Parminder Gabri, Director Commercial, Putzmeister
The rental ecosystem is increasingly shaping demand
Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India
Digital tech are embedded across product and service layers
Siddharth Chaturvedi, Head Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company
Localisation is central to our India strategy
Sanjay Saxena, COO, Sany India
India is one of the most important markets for us globally
Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India
Demand will shift to advanced tech like hybrid and alternate-fuel machines
Arvind K Garg, Advisor to Chairman and Managing Director, Larsen & Toubro
Franna’s Dubai Global Conference Highlights Versatility and Expansion Plans
Brand demonstrates pick-and-carry crane advantages as part of global growth strategy.
We expect India’s CE market to see strong, sustained growth
Kapil Sehgal, Managing Director BHDL, Bucher Hydraulics
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.
Electrifying Hydraulics
As industries shift from diesel to clean power, electrifying hydraulics emerges as the key to efficiency, performance, and sustainability.
Powering the Next Era of CE
Hydraulic motors, the hidden powerhouses of construction equipment, are evolving to drive India’s smarter, greener infrastructure future.
Concrete Advantage
Right equipment, smart planning, and technology are transforming concrete handling, improving quality, cutting costs, and boosting efficiency across construction projects.
Powerscreen Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Voltas in India
The appointment in 2000 came at a pivotal time for the Indian mining and construction industry
Crushing Need!
How cutting-edge technology is transforming crushing and screening for faster, smarter, and greener operations.
The future lies in integrated, application-driven solutions
Jaideep Shekhar, Managing Director, Terex India.
We are embracing sustainability
Pankaj Kapoor, Vice President – Distribution Business and NRPO, Cummins India, speaks about current market trends and how Cummins is adapting to them.
Decentralisation and mobility are the future
Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India, speaks on the key technological advancements in crushing and screening equipment.
The demand for AWPs in India is witnessing rapid growth
Mohan Karthikeyan, Head - AWP Division, Action Construction Equipment
We asked Indian OEMs to build machines no one had made before
In an exclusive interaction, Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry, former Director General, Border Roads Organisation, shares how modern equipment, indigenous innovation, and technology transformed strategic infrastructure delivery in India’s toughest terrains.
Future Excavated
India’s infrastructure boom is unearthing a new era of smart, sustainable, and connected hydraulic excavators powering tomorrow’s construction landscape.
Transforming OEM and Equipment Manufacturing
ERP systems are becoming increasingly intelligent day by day. They now leverage historical data, real-time market trends, and even external factors to make more accurate demand and financial forecasts, write YUVRAJ SHIDHAYE.
The crane market is expected to see consistent growth
Arvind Rishi, AVP – Sales & After Market, TIL Limited, speaks about the evolving demand for industrial cranes driven by the rise in industrial projects in India, and how safety features are increasingly being incorporated into these cranes.
TrucksUp, Indian Oil Partner to Introduce XTRAPOWER-Fleet Card for Fleet Management
TrucksUp customers will have access to IndianOil’s extensive network
ACE Showcases India’s Engineering Excellence
Action Construction Equipment (ACE), India’s leading material handling and construction equipment manufacturer and market leader in the mobile cranes and tower cranes segment, holds a 63 per cent share in mobile cranes and 60 per cent in tower cranes, driving growth across infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, logistics, defense, and agriculture
Graders of Tomorrow
Shaping the future of infra, motor graders are evolving with advanced tech and precision to meet the growing demands of tomorrow’s construction landscape.
Making Roads Smarter
India’s asphalt plant industry is undergoing a smart transformation, powered by innovation, sustainability, and localisation—redefining how roads are built with greener tech, digital control, and local manufacturing muscle
Reimagining Automation in Construction
As one of the largest employment generators and contributors to GDP, the construction sector is under increasing pressure to deliver faster, safer, and more sustainable infrastructure. In this high-stakes environment, automation is helping to explore the vast potential of modern-day construction.
Caterpillar Powers Today and Drives Tomorrow at bauma 2025
Celebrating Caterpillar’s Centennial and ‘The Next 100 Years’.
We're boosting R&D in our technology centers for innovation in construction machinery
Seshan Iyer, President, Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaffler India
Building a Workforce for Evolving CE Industry
The Union Budget 2024 has placed a strong emphasis on skill development, allocating significant investments to create employment and skilling opportunities for 4.1 crore youth over the next five years.
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.
Skilling for Emerging Technologies
Telematics and IoT integration allow fleet owners to monitor real-time data from pavers, single drum compactors, and mobile cranes, enabling predictive maintenance and minimising downtime
Liebherr breaks ground on $176m Mississippi logistics centre
Construction on a new site for Liebherr’s warehousing, distribution, export services and more for North and South America has officially begun.
Zoomlion accelerates global expansion in Saudi Arabia
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology successfully hosted a key account networking and technology launch event on December 19 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, unveiling 24 localised innovative products and several intelligent construction solutions.
Liebherr to present solutions for construction sites at Bauma 2025
At Bauma 2025, on an area spanning roughly 14,000 m2, Liebherr is displaying more than 70 future-focused exhibits from the product segments of earthmoving machinery, material handling technology, mining, mobile and crawler cranes, tower cranes, deep foundation machines, concrete technology and components.
Amphenol launches two made-in-India tech solutions
Amphenol, a world leader in interconnect solutions for communications, mobile consumer products, optical, broadband and commercial electronics markets, ushered into the next era of sustainable technology solutions with the launch of DuraSwap™ Concentric Connectors and Type 6 Charging Gun solution designed and manufactured in India at the country’s premier battery technology showcase, the Bharat Battery Show.
Steamrolling Ahead
Growing infrastructure demands are fuelling the rise of advanced compaction equipment, ensuring smoother, faster builds.
CASE India Launches Project Milaap for Devotee Safety at Kumbh Mela
An expected footfall of over 120/400 million pilgrims
Maximising Equipment Efficiency
How filters enhance construction machinery performance
Liebherr Presents Solutions for Construction Sites at Bauma 2025
Multiple premieres and world exclusives: premium products are in the spotlight at Liebherr
ACE launches BS-V AX124 backhoe loader
Action Construction Equipment (ACE), India’s leading manufacturer of material handling and construction equipment, has made waves at Bauma Conexpo 2024 with the launch of its ground-breaking BS-V (CE-V) AX124 backhoe loader.
Zoomlion Accelerates Global Expansion with Localised Innovations in Saudi Arabia
Zoomlion has been a key player in the Saudi market
Lifting the Skyline
Tower cranes, with their unmatched ability to lift heavy materials to great heights, are playing a critical role in this vertical expansion.
Driving Construction Forward
From bulldozers to dump trucks, diesel engines provide the muscle needed to tackle some of the toughest jobs.
One key trend we witness is the rise of digitisation
Pankaj Kapoor, Vice President, Distribution Business and NRPO, Cummins India
We’ve launched a mobile long-replacer with a unique spherical motion
Jignesh Patel, Managing Director
One key strategy has been to localise our products
Chandrasekhar Ventakaraman, Director Commercial – Aggregates, Terex India
We’re also introducing an electric concrete pump
VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India
I expect the demand to grow in mining applications
Sanjay Saxena, Chief Operating Officer, Sales, Marketing & Customer Support, Sany India
The OTR segment should experience a good rebound
Anuj Kathuria, President – India, JK Tyre & Industries
Navigating Challenges to Embrace Automation
India must integrate technology for export readiness without increasing costs for local customers.
ACE Launches BS-V AX124 Backhoe Loader at bauma ConExpo
ACE showcased seven innovative products from its diverse equipment portfolio
Mahindra's CEV-V Range at bauma ConExpo
Mahindra launches Roadmaster G100 with higher power for faster road construction
BKT Tires to showcase cutting-edge OTR solutions at Bauma ConExpo India
BKT Tires, a global player in the off-highway tyre industry, is all set to make a powerful presence at Bauma ConExpo India 2024, held at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, from December 11, to 14, 2024.
Liebherr hydraulic excavators renovate taxiway at Hamburg Airport
Liebherr-Mietpartner GmbH has proven to be a reliable partner for KEMNA BAU on the D1 taxiway at Hamburg Airport
Liebherr crawler excavators move 80,000 tonnes of gravel
Liebherr crawler excavators are made of robust material
Automation and digitalisation are integral to our product strategy
Jaideep Shekhar, Managing Director, Terex India, speaks on the significant trends that are shaping the industry in India today.
Rolling Strong
Undercarriage parts are the unsung heroes of heavy machinery, enduring tough conditions and ensuring smooth operation. In this article, we explore how these components keep your equipment rolling strong.
MYCRANE Launches Global Equipment Marketplace at bauma China
MYCRANE Marketplace allows users to buy and sell worldwide
Revolutionising Motor Grader Industry with Performance and Tech
Caterpillar India has won the award as the Bestseller in the “Motor Graders” category in India. The research was conducted by the FIRST Construction Council (FCC), an infrastructure think tank, established in 2003, focused on providing the latest updates on the construction industry in India.
Bonfiglioli is in midst of Rs 3,200 million capex in India
Kennady V Kaippally, Country Manager, Bonfiglioli India
At BKT, we are focusing on sustainable sourcing
Prasanta Ganguly, Head – OTR Marketing (Domestic Sales), Balkrishna Industries
BKT Tires to showcase cutting-edge OTR solutions at Bauma ConExpo India
To showcase robust range of tyres for construction and industrial applications
Liebherr hydraulic excavators renovate taxiway at Hamburg Airport
The work on the taxiway was completed reliably and to a high standard.
Indian MHE market rapidly shifting to tier II and III cities
Manojit Acharya, Director – South Asia and Thailand Region, and Managing Director India, Jungheinrich AG, speaks on the current state of the MHE market in India, and the key trends and developments shaping the market landscape.
Maximising Uptime
India bearings market is projected to reach $6714.8 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 13.5 per cent from 2024 to 2032.
Manufacturers are rapidly embracing Industry 4.0 principles
Pepperl+Fuchs is a pioneer of industrial sensors for factory automation and an expert for explosion protection in process automation. In this interview, Aman Monga, General Manager – Sales, Pepperl+Fuchs Factory Automation, delves into challenges faced by industries and how Pepperl+Fuchs is helping them navigate through these hurdles to improve their efficiency and productivity
Unmanned manufacturing operations are now a reality
Avcon Systems has extensive product offerings to solve challenges in the material handling equipment (MHE) space. Aniket Sawarkar, CEO, Avcon Systems, shares insights on the evolving material handling processes in India.
On the Fast Track
The government’s ambitious plan to construct 12,000 to 13,000 km of national highways and award similar contracts presents a major opportunity for the road equipment industry growth.
Building the Future
How digitalisation is transforming the construction equipment industry.
Revolutionising Fleet Management
In the demanding world of heavy equipment operation, maintenance often takes a backseat, leading to costly breakdowns and inefficiencies. As construction and mining fleets work around the clock in remote locations, overlooking essential maintenance tasks can severely impact productivity.
Hikrobot launches forklift latent Mobile Robot QF-1000
Launches for the first time in India at Automation Expo
Revolutionising Asphalt Production
The advent of cutting-edge technologies and innovative processes is setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and performance in asphalt production.
Wittrock and Ulferts secure Liebherr mobile construction crane order
The companies are investing in 12 new cranes to upgrade and expand their fleet.
Liebherr 81 K.1 fast-erecting crane stands tall on Vancouver Island
A challenging job for a Liebherr fast-erecting crane in Canada: limited space on site resulted in a spectacular crane disassembly. The British Columbia-based crane hire company engaged in the project was particularly impressed by the fast-erecting crane's flexibility and efficiency.
WOLFF cranes constructing high bridge over Neckar Valley
WOLFF cranes constructing high bridge over Neckar Valley
Liebherr Unveils First Large Wheel Loader with Hydrogen Engine
In the race to decarbonize construction sites, Liebherr is betting on hydrogen for large equipment.
Limited market awareness hinders rental service penetration
Mukesh Sharma, Country Manager, Atlas Copco Specialty Rental Division in India, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market, and the latest trends in the market.
CASE India launches second phase of its Project LEAD initiative
The initiative aims to decrease urban migration while promoting reverse migration.
Liebherr cranes working on final phase of Sagrada Família project
The Temple of the Sagrada Família will represent the future of modern Catalonia,” this is how the architect Antonio Gaudí described his masterpiece, which began construction in 1882 in Barcelona.
Propel acquires major stake in Omega Crushing and Screening
Omega is a pioneer in zero emission mobile crushing and screening in European and American markets.
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