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India’s Auto Component Industry Grows 8.2% to USD 80.2 Billion

Backed by record vehicle production and strong policy support, India’s automotive component ecosystem is steadily evolving

Gemini Power Hydraulics to debut LEVO 14 at GIS Expo 2025

Gemini Power Hydraulics is set to become the first 100 per cent indigenous Indian manufacturer to exhibit at GIS Expo 2025—Europe’s flagship show for lifting, industrial handling and heavy transport—being held in Piacenza, Italy, from 25–27 September 2025.

Raimondi names new Saudi branch head

Raimondi Middle East has announced the appointment of Ahmad Shakkour as Branch Manager for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in one of its key regional markets.

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.

Smart Roads, Smarter India

India’s highways are evolving with drones, LiDAR, and AI—delivering smarter roads that ensure safety, speed, sustainability, and transparency.

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.

Gemini Power Hydraulics to debut LEVO 14 at GIS Expo 2025

First Indian OEM at Europe’s GIS to unveil CE-certified aerial platform.

Engineering at Scale

From mega cranes and piling rigs to drones and digital twins, next-gen machinery is redefining how India builds bridges—faster, safer, and smarter.

Breaking New Ground

At Navi Mumbai International Airport, advanced explosives and drone-based analysis improved rock fragmentation, reducing oversized boulders and boosting efficiency.

Concrete Advantage

Right equipment, smart planning, and technology are transforming concrete handling, improving quality, cutting costs, and boosting efficiency across construction projects.

Fuelling India’s Future

India’s construction sectors face high costs and fuel dependence. Nitin Gadkari urged a shift to hydrogen, ethanol, biofuels, and electrification for green, competitive growth.

MoRTH to Frame IRC Norms for New-Age Machines

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has decided to formally adopt Automated and Intelligent Machine-aided Construction (AIMC) for highway projects, aiming to accelerate execution and ensure timely completion.

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.

MoRTH to Frame IRC Norms for New-Age Machines in Highway Work

The ministry has also sought feedback on adoption of AIMC

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.

Liebherr Tower Cranes at Work on Restauration of Parador de Santiago

Two Liebherr EC-B tower cranes support the heritage-sensitive restoration

The Rise Factor

As buildings soar higher, the challenge of moving materials efficiently becomes mission-critical. The rise factor isn’t just about height—it’s about smart logistics, precision equipment, and seamless vertical transportation.

Future Excavated

India’s infrastructure boom is unearthing a new era of smart, sustainable, and connected hydraulic excavators powering tomorrow’s construction landscape.

Cost Optimisation for Building Durable Roads

As India targets the construction of over 10,000 km of highways annually, the question of cost optimisation in road construction becomes increasingly critical. Let’s find out some effective ways to build durable roads without comprising on cost, quality, safety, and sustainability

BKT Outlines Strategic Roadmap to 2030

New investments of $400 million in the next three years

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.

Precision Blasting with AI

The new policy provides direct purchase subsidies across all vehicle segments.

Unacea Assembly Focuses on Innovation

In early 2025, Italy saw a 6 per cent rise in construction equipment sales, totalling 4,400 units, per Unacea data

DICV Demonstrates Resilience in Challenging 2024

Embraced cultural transformation through the “BharatBenz Way”

XCMG Machinery Publishes 2024 ESG Report

Pioneering Sustainable Innovation in Global Construction Machinery Industry Development

Kioti Launches Flow+ Hydraulics for Compact Loaders

Kioti has introduced Flow+ technology for its TL750 compact track loader and SL750 skid steer loader, providing enhanced hydraulic capabilities without the need for a full high-flow system.

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.

Building Safer Worksites

The article from CNH Industrial discusses on the critical role of preventive maintenance in machinery management.

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.

Sany Piling Rigs Drive Record-Breaking Completion of 2,523 Piles for BMRCL Phase 2

The entire project route faced continuous high traffic and complex logistical constraints

The export market plays a pivotal role in our growth strategy

Ajay Malik, Head – International Business, Action Construction Equipment (ACE), speaks on the new products the company is showcasing at Bauma 2025.

The export market plays a pivotal role in our growth strategy

Ajay Malik, Head – International Business, Action Construction Equipment (ACE), speaks on the new products the company is showcasing at Bauma 2025.

Skill development programmes will boost adoption and confidence

Rajesh Nath, Managing Director of VDMA India, speaks about additive manufacturing and AI, and how they will impact India’s ambitions to boost manufacturing

Mecbo America Launches Scorpion Concrete Crawler Boom

The Scorpion provides contractors working in piling, drilling, tunneling or commercial construction

Aquajet expands hydrodemolition reach and flexibility

Aquajet, a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative Hydrodemolition technology, introduces a new support system designed to enhance the capabilities and flexibility of Hydrodemolition robots in challenging environments.

Gainwell unveils room & pillar mining equipment

Gainwell Engineering (GEPL), a leader in advanced mining solutions, has unveiled the first-ever domestically manufactured room and pillar mining equipment package.

Gainwell unveils room & pillar mining equipment

Gainwell Engineering (GEPL), a leader in advanced mining solutions, has unveiled the first-ever domestically manufactured room and pillar mining equipment package

CASE India Launches Project Milaap for Devotee Safety at Kumbh Mela

An expected footfall of over 120/400 million pilgrims

Liebherr Presents Solutions for Construction Sites at Bauma 2025

Multiple premieres and world exclusives: premium products are in the spotlight at Liebherr

Gainwell Engineering Unveils Room & Pillar Mining Equipment

These machines have been manufactured at GEPL’s facility at Panagarh

Case CE Releases Limited-Edition 580 Super N Backhoe

Case CE has unveiled a special limited-edition model of its 580 Super N backhoe loader, with only 50 units available in the J.I. Case Signature Edition.

One key trend we witness is the rise of digitisation

Pankaj Kapoor, Vice President, Distribution Business and NRPO, Cummins India

I expect the demand to grow in mining applications

Sanjay Saxena, Chief Operating Officer, Sales, Marketing & Customer Support, Sany India

Every year, we add new machines to our fleet

Stratmont Industries is primarily involved in piling and filing equipment rental and contracting. Manavika Agarwal of Stratmont Industries speaks on the various services offered by the company.

Liebherr to exhibit at World of Concrete 2025

Liebherr will participate at World of Concrete 2025 showcasing the 38Z4 XXT truck mounted concrete pump equipped with the latest drive technology as well as the THS THS 110 D-K crawler pump at booth #C6149.

“Financial management a challenge in rental industry.”

Siddharth Sharma, Director, Premier Heavy Lift, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market in India.

We will showcase our 125kVA CPCB IV+ genset

Cummins India designs, manufactures, and services diesel and alternative fuel engines (2.8 to 95 liters), power generators (up to 3000 kW), and related components. The Cummins team highlights the innovative technologies showcased at the exhibition.

The future of foundation engineering looks promising

Animesh Nandy, Managing Director, Bauer Equipment India

Our emphasis is on manufacturing machines that are fuel-efficient

Manish Mathur, CEO, Action Construction Equipment (ACE)

Hoist & Winch is pillar of support in overhead crane project

The design and installation by Hoist & Winch of replacement end carriages for two overhead cranes reached its conclusion recently with the end user expressing complete satisfaction in the outcome.

bauma CONEXPO India, CFI join hands

The 2024 exhibition and conferences will present the latest technologies and innovations for construction sites, mining, extraction and processing of raw materials.

Unearthing Potential

Today, mining is a $1 trillion industry, providing materials for everything from the energy sector to the commercial goods market.

Liebherr and STRABAG test hydrogen wheel loader

STRABAG is the first Liebherr customer to test the L 566 H hydrogen wheel loader

Sany India inaugurates 22nd 3S branch in Nellore

This branch will be the 6th 3S branch in the Rayalaseema region

Financial management a challenge in rental industry

Premier Heavy Lift (PHL) stands as a leading force in the heavy lifts and transportation sector, marked by excellence in quality, safety, and innovative practices under the leadership of Anil Chaudhary, Som Dutt Sharma and Capt Sandeep Anand. Since its inception with merely two cranes, PHL has evolved dramatically, boasting a fleet of over 360 equipment units valued at more than Rs 900 crore. Siddharth Sharma, Director, Premier Heavy Lift, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market in India.

Constructing Tomorrow

Integrating AI and ML into construction equipment is a game-changer, optimising performance, reducing downtime, and enhancing safety on job sites.

Hoist & Winch is pillar of support in overhead crane project

Hoist & Winch offers lifting equipment refurbishment and rectification services

Fighting Fire with Innovation

As the coal mining industry continues its quest for enhanced safety measures and environmental consciousness, integrating fire resistant hydraulic fluids emerges as a pioneering solution with the potential to mitigate fire hazards and elevate operational security to unprecedented heights. The author explains the need for fire resistant hydraulic fluids and their importance within the coal mining industry.

Bobcat plans merger with Doosan Robotics to boost autonomous machines

The merger aims to capitalise on growing robotics industry and trend towards automation.

Takeuchi’s TCR50-2 crawler dumper is coming to North America

Takeuchi is bringing its TCR50-2 crawler dumper to the North American market. The compact machine can transport 8,157 pounds of material across rough terrain.

ABB’s PixelPaint selected by Mahindra, to deliver premium paint options

ABB’s innovative PixelPaint technology has been selected by Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), India’s leading SUV manufacturer, for its new electric vehicle paint facility.

Hyundai Makes a Mark in the Dozer Market with HD100

Following in the footsteps of sister company Develon, Hyundai is breaking into the dozer market with the introduction of its new 122-horsepower, 10-metric-ton HD100.

Hyundai enters the dozer market with the HD100

It is a robust machine boasting 122 horsepower and weighing 10 metric tonne.

ABB’s PixelPaint selected by Mahindra, to deliver premium paint options

M&M will be the first OEM in India to use PixelPaint technology for the painting

Loading the Future

Recent innovations in wheel loader technology have been transformative, and electric wheel loaders are at the forefront of this revolution.

Indian rental companies are increasingly embracing digitisation

Satin Sachdeva, Founder & Secretary General, Construction Equipment Rental Association, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market, and the latest trends in the market.

Volvo CE introduces ‘Built for Bharat’ EC210 Hydraulic Excavator

The new excavator is now available at 300+ outlets across the country

SANY India expands presence with opening of new facility in Odisha

Sany Heavy Industry India, a leading global provider of construction machinery and equipment, was pleased to announce the grand opening of HO, Raghunath Machinary.

Driving Innovation

OTR tyre innovation is transforming India’s mining and construction industries.

Innovation is one of the key pillars of our company.”

Persevering on the path of progress since its inception in 1997, Trident has been the specialist in design, development and distribution of industrial tyres and tracks. Shyam Gyanani, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Trident International, speaks on the current state of OTR tyre manufacturing industry in India.

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