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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.
Sinoboom Showcases Smart Access Tech at CONEXPO 2026
Company unveils energy-efficient technologies and new access equipment range
Rolling the Future of Infrastructure
Smart OTR tyres are redefining performance, efficiency and sustainability across construction and mining, writes RATNESH SINHA.
Building Resilience Through Innovation
From smart technologies to strategic localisation, innovation is redefining resilience across Indian job sites, writes RAMESH PALAGIRI.
Connected Cylinders, Connected Sites
Smart hydraulic cylinders are transforming construction equipment into connected, data-driven systems that boost uptime, safety and fleet efficiency, writes ABANI KANT SAHU.
Innovation and R&D are central to maintaining our competitive edge
Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Conmat Heavy Industries, speaks on the strategies to navigate global and market disruptions while maintaining competitiveness and supply chain resilience.
Re-engineering the Future of CE
While the construction equipment sector has historically faced cyclical economic slowdowns, the disruptions of today are structural in nature, writes MANISH MATHUR.
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.
TVS Mobility, PALFINGER Seal Rs 350 Crore India Pact
MoU to strengthen supply chain, dealership and aftermarket ecosystem
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
Putzmeister Drives Punjab Outreach with Roadshow
Multi-city initiative covers 800 km, engages 100+ customers
Gainwell Trucking Clocks 300+ Units In 6 Months
Plans to Add 100 Employees Across 10 Locations to Drive Triple-Digit Growth in 2026
SANY India Expands Footprint in Madhya Pradesh With Indore 3S Dealership
New 3S facility in Indore strengthens customer reach and after-sales support
Weak Anti-Dumping Enforcement Hurting OEMs
As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing.
Tracks & Traction
Undercarriage parts bear the weight, provide stability, and drive performance for construction machines, shaping the backbone of heavy equipment.
India Builds, China Supplies?
As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing.
Blueprint for the Future
Digital skills hold the key to transforming India’s construction workforce. As projects grow smarter and more complex, technology-led skilling will decide whether India builds faster—or falls behind in its $7-trillion ambition.
India Builds, China Supplies?
As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing
Balu Forge Inducted into NATO Supply Chain for High-Precision Defence Components
Certified supplier of mission critical defence components for NATO member states
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.
German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz visits Bosch India
Strengthening the long-standing partnership between India and Germany
BKT Partners All Teams in India’s Women’s T20 League
Tyre major strengthens commitment to women’s sport through multi-team cricket alliances
We aim to deepen collaborations with OEMs: C Krishnamurthy, BorgWarner
Chandrasekar Krishnamurthy, Global Director of Product Management, BorgWarner, discusses the company’s expanding footprint in India and its pivotal role in the nation’s electric vehicle transformation.
Electrification is a major focus for us globally
Alexander Susanek, COO, Palfinger AG • Santhosh Rao, VP Regional Sales & Service, APAC, Palfinger Asia Pacific PTE
We position ourselves as a technology leader in filtration
• Harald Spaeth, President – Heavy Duty & Industrial, Mann+Hummel • Sudeesh Karimbingal, Managing Director India & Vice President – OE RoA, Mann+Hummel
Rental is a fast-growing opportunity
Sunil Chaturvedi, Group Chairman, Gainwell Group
Make-in-India cranes are gaining momentum
• Sorab Agarwal, Executive Director, Action Construction Equipment • Rishi Sanghvi, Managing Director, Sanghvi Movers
Two WOLFF Cranes Power Construction of Al-Rajhi Mosque
The Sheikh Saleh Al-Rajhi Mosque is a new, modern centre for religion and the community that is being built at the bustling King Abdullah Road at the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital.
MYCRANE Named Digital Innovation Partner
MYCRANE, the first global platform for crane rental and purchase, has been appointed Digital Innovation Partner for Heavy Equipment Connect Forum & Expo 2026 (HEC), a new government-backed event designed to reflect Saudi Arabia’s $1 trillion industrial transformation.
CASE Ka Bharosa Wins Best Integrated Campaign at WMC 2025
CASE Construction honoured for trust-led marketing strategy.
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.
Every machine we supply is ‘Smart Iron’
Manav Kohli, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Gainwell Commosales
We are entering into underground mining equipment segment
Amarnath Ramachandran, Managing Director, Arx Mining
Steel at a Crossroads
Rising construction demand meets missing steel grades, pushing India’s builders and OEMs to a defining crossroads.
We’re pursuing indigenisation efforts across our product lines
Alok Tripathi, President, TIL Limited
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
We are at the forefront of digital transformation
Abhijit Som, Managing Director, Fayat Road Equipment Division
BKT Tyres to Spotlight Future-Ready Tyre Solutions at EXCON 2025
BKT will use this platform to demonstrate how its pioneering products are shaping the future of mobility and construction.
Gabriel India, SK Enmove Form JV for lubricants and EV fluids
Auto component manufacturer Gabriel India has entered into a joint venture with South Korea’s SK Enmove to diversify its product portfolio and foray into the lubricants and engine oils segment.
Lubrizol features advanced TPU-based solutions
Lubrizol, a global leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, announces its participation in the Cable & Wire Fair 2025, taking place from November 4-6, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
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.
John Deere Redesigns 17 and 26 P-Tier Mini Excavators
John Deere has unveiled its redesigned 17 P-Tier and 26 P-Tier mini excavators at the 2025 Utility Expo, delivering stronger cycle times, improved digging power and broader attachment compatibility for contractors and landscapers.
Mobil drives mining’s digital evolution with future-ready lubrication
Vasanth Thangavelu, General Manager – Brand Marketing South AP, ExxonMobil Lubricants, shared how the brand continues to strengthen its commitment to India’s mining sector through advanced lubrication solutions, digital tools, and technical services designed to help operators achieve superior reliability and performance.
Mobil drives mining’s digital evolution with future-ready lubrication
Vasanth Thangavelu, General Manager – Brand Marketing South AP, ExxonMobil Lubricants, shared how the brand continues to strengthen its commitment to India’s mining sector through advanced lubrication solutions, digital tools, and technical services designed to help operators achieve superior reliability and performance.
SANY India Expands Presence in Southern India
New 3S Branch Offices in Visakhapatnam and Palwancha
Silent Muscle
Steel, the unseen force inside every machine, powers construction equipment with unmatched strength, resilience, and endurance—quietly shaping the world we build.
Financing India’s Highways
Sustainable financing and strong governance are vital to keep India’s road expansion on track.
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.
VECV, Jio-bp Pulse Partner to Expand EV Charging for Trucks & Buses
MoU gives Eicher EV fleet access to 6000+ Jio-bp fast charging points nationwide
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.
Smart Skills for Smart Infra
Share of unskilled workforce is equivalent to 81 per cent of the total construction sector employment.
Powerscreen Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Voltas in India
The appointment in 2000 came at a pivotal time for the Indian mining and construction industry
BorgWarner Wins New Dual Inverter Project with Leading Chinese OEM
Mass production is expected to commence by the end of 2025.
PETRONAS and CNH Launch New Line of Lubricants
World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, in partnership with PETRONAS Lubrificants International (PLI), through its subsidiary PETRONAS Lubrificantes Brasil (PLB), has launched the FLEETPRO Cycle product line.
India is shifting from buying to leasing forklifts
Rushabh Vora, Co-Founder and MD of SILA, shares the rationale behind the company’s move into EV MHE, how its operational strengths are being deployed, and where the business is headed next.
Bridging the Skill Gap in Construction
In the rapidly evolving global construction landscape, digital transformation has emerged as the most powerful lever to address India’s skilled workforce deficit.
BOMAG: Shaping India’s Roads
BOMAG drives India’s growth with world-class manufacturing and road-building innovation.
We are among the global top 3 in tech adoption
Subramanian Sarma, Deputy Managing Director & President, L&T
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.
Adani Cement and CREDAI to Elevate Sustainable Urban Construction
This collaboration strengthens Adani Cement’s B2B positioning
First New Liebherr 43 K Fast-Erecting Crane Goes to Zimmerei Frank in Munich
Liebherr fast-erecting cranes deliver high hook height, compact design
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
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
Gainwell Appoints Magesh Swaminathan to Lead Allied Business
Driving strategic growth through key global partnerships
XCMG Machinery Publishes 2024 ESG Report
Pioneering Sustainable Innovation in Global Construction Machinery Industry Development
Liebherr Produces 10,000th XPower Wheel Loader
10,000th XPower wheel loader rolls off the production line in Bischofshofen
XCMG to Host 7th International Customer Festival in 2025
A Grand Celebration of Innovation, Sustainability, and Cross-Cultural Collaboration
E.S. Infraserve Recognised as Best Performing Dealership at Tata Hitachi’s Annual Awards
Recognitions were also presented to dealer partners for their excellence
Dhoot Transmission Appoints Nitin Kalani as Group CFO
Kalani has 21 years of experience across diverse industries
TrucksUp, Indian Oil Partner to Introduce XTRAPOWER-Fleet Card for Fleet Management
TrucksUp customers will have access to IndianOil’s extensive network
Embracing Digital Transformation
India’s SME manufacturing sector is at a crossroads, poised to embrace digital transformation, sustainable practices, and innovation. However, challenges like legacy systems and skilled labour shortages remain as barriers to growth.
bauma 2025 Sets the Pace
With around 6,00,000 visitors from more than 200 countries and 3,601 exhibitors from 57 nations, bauma 2025 proved to be a stable foundation and forward-looking platform in turbulent times.
TIL Marks Manufacturing Excellence with 400th Hyster-TIL ReachStacker
This milestone, achieved over 14 years since the first ReachStacker production in 2010
Volvo CE onboards Time Equipment as new Dealer Partner in North India
This strategic move will strengthen Volvo CE’s customer outreach and service network in North India.
Schwing Stetter India Partners with MAX-truder for Precast Tech
This partnership aims to revolutionise India’s construction landscape by introducing advanced, sustainable, and modular precast solutions.
Petronas Lubricants, Quaker Houghton Tie-up for Industrial Solutions Excellence
They will work together to set new standards in performance for industrial applications.
Polymatech to Set Up Rs 1.14 Bn Semiconductor Plant in Chhattisgarh
New semiconductor plant in Chhattisgarh expected to boost 5G/6G tech.
SCHWING Stetter, MAX-truder Tie-up to Deliver Precast Concrete Solutions
The companies aim to create positive economic value and pave the way for modular construction in India.
Swaraj Tractors, Mahindra Susten in Solar Deal
26 MW solar project to power operations.
Enso Oils appointed distributors of G-Energy lubricants in India
Enso Group’s Enso Oils & Lubricants has announced that it has become the official distributor of G-Energy, the lubricant brand of Gazpromneft-Lubricants in India and promote the brand in this market.
ABB, UptimeAI join forces for performance management
ABB Motion has announced a strategic investment through ABB Motion Ventures in the AI start-up UptimeAI, aiming to transform how industrial customers manage the health and performance of motors, drives, and related assets.
We're boosting R&D in our technology centers for innovation in construction machinery
Seshan Iyer, President, Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaffler India
Propel continues to invest in innovation
V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries, speaks on the company’s strategy in the export market.
India has been an essential market for many years
Nicole Schmitt, Exhibition Director, bauma 2025, provides insights into the expected number of exhibitors and visitors 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.
Embracing Digital Transformation
India’s SME manufacturing sector is at a crossroads, poised to embrace digital transformation, sustainable practices, and innovation. However, challenges like legacy systems and skilled labour shortages remain as barriers to growth.
Propel continues to invest in innovation
V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries, speaks on the company’s strategy in the export market.
India has been an essential market for many years
Nicole Schmitt, Exhibition Director, bauma 2025, provides insights into the expected number of exhibitors and visitors at bauma 2025.
HD Hyundai CE India Expands Network with New Dealership in Hisar
Paras Trucks is now set to deliver Hyundai’s trusted construction equipment to the Haryana market
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.
Schwing Stetter, IIT Madras Tie-up to Advance Waste Recycling Technology
Schwing is a Platinum Member of the TLC2 programme
ABB, UptimeAI Join Forces to Advance Asset Health and Performance Management
The investment combines machine learning (ML) and expert systems
Roadmap for Encouraging Investment in Indian Infra
The government has directed infrastructure-related ministries to develop a three-year pipeline of projects suitable for PPP implementation
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
Building the Future
Tata Hitachi’s operator training programmes are comprehensive, addressing key aspects of machine operation, maintenance, and safety.
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.
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