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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.

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.

We are powering the shift to cleaner energy

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, shares insights on how IoT-enabled gensets, hybrid power systems, and sustainable technologies are transforming energy reliability for India’s construction and infrastructure projects

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.

Delhi-NCR to Replace Old Trucks and Buses Under Rs 9,585 Crore Scheme

Government launches initiative to curb vehicular pollution and promote cleaner mobility

We are powering the shift to cleaner energy

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.

Apurva Gupta Joins AGGCON

New VP to lead operations and rental sales at AGGCON

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?

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.

PMGSY-III Extension Strengthens Rural Growth

ICEMA backs PMGSY-III extension till March 2028

Rewriting India’s Road Story

Why the next phase of highway growth will be defined not by kilometres, but by quality, capital and capability.

Scaling Up Safety and Productivity

How demolition technology reduces danger and increases speed of descaling, writes JEFF KEELING.

Smarter Sites, Safer Builds

Artificial intelligence is transforming construction equipment—boosting productivity, enabling predictive maintenance, enhancing safety, and paving the way for autonomous, data-driven jobsites.

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.

Where Data Meets Downtime

Unplanned downtime hurts margins. AI-powered predictive maintenance helps manufacturers spot failures early, cut losses, and keep production moving.

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

MAJOR Showcases Screen Media Technology at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2026

MAJOR, a global manufacturer of high-performance wire screen media, will exhibit at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2026, where it will showcase its screen media solutions, advanced polyurethane strips and the MAJOR App, along with a new product addition to its portfolio.

Excon marks a milestone year—100+ years of Galaxy Tyres

Dyutiman Chattopadhyay, Chief Technology Officer, Yokohama-ATG

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.

From Downtime to Uptime

With AI-powered predictive maintenance, manufacturers are turning costly breakdowns into smarter, faster, and more reliable operations, writes PANDARINATH SIDDINENI.

Automation to Acceleration

India’s manufacturing sector is shifting from automation to acceleration, embracing smart factories powered by AI, IoT, and real-time analytics.

We are developing technologies to cut future carbon emissions

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, discusses how the company is integrating digital monitoring and smart power management in gensets to enhance IoT and telematics in equipment.

NDR, Hayashi Telempu form JV for auto component manufacturing

NDR Auto Components Limited has incorporated a joint venture company, NDR Hayashi Automotive India, with Hayashi Telempu.

Mahindra To Sell Sampo Rosenlew Stake To Turkey’s TERA

M&M exits Finnish subsidiary Sampo Rosenlew in Rs 520 million deal.

Cummins is developing future low-carbon technologies

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, highlights how the company is integrating digital monitoring and smart power management into its gensets.

Cummins is developing future low-carbon technologies

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, highlights how the company is integrating digital monitoring and smart power management into its gensets.

Building Roads That Last

India’s road future depends on durability, circular materials, and EV-ready designs—not just speed or kilometres.

Ammann India Honoured for ‘Best Sustainable Strategies’ at Gujarat State Leadership Awards 2025

The recognition underscores the company’s commitment to advancing nation-building through sustainable infrastructure development, in line with its theme for the year

Environmental Solutions Opens New Center of Excellence in Bengaluru

This state-of-the-art facility expands ES’s global footprint

Smart Skills for Smart Infra

Share of unskilled workforce is equivalent to 81 per cent of the total construction sector employment.

How AI is Reducing Unplanned Downtime in Manufacturing

Autonomous AI agents are being deployed directly on the shop floor to monitor equipment health in real-time, writes PANDARINATH SIDDINENI.

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.

Decentralisation and mobility are the future

Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India, speaks on the key technological advancements in crushing and screening equipment.

The Unsung Game-Changers

In the race to build faster and smarter, construction equipment attachments are emerging as the silent revolutionaries—transforming machines, maximising productivity, and reshaping project execution across India’s infrastructure boom

Allison to Acquire Dana Inc.'s Off-Highway Business in New Agreement

Allison will be able to offer a wider range of commercial-duty powertrain and industrial solutions

Top 10 Equipment Rental Companies in India

For many businesses, renting equipment offers a cost-effective and flexible solution.

Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader in Steel Plant Applications

S70 delivers strong productivity, handling various tasks such as material handling

“Our cutting-edge excavators are Made in India.”

Interview: Satendra Tiwari, Executive Director – Operations at Case Construction

“Our cutting-edge excavators are Made in India.”

Interview: Satendra Tiwari, Executive Director – Operations at Case Construction’s Pithampur facility

BKT Outlines Strategic Roadmap to 2030

New investments of $400 million in the next three years

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

XCMG Machinery Publishes 2024 ESG Report

Pioneering Sustainable Innovation in Global Construction Machinery Industry Development

Ammann India Advocates RAP for a Greener, More Cost-Effective Future

Key topics discussed at the event included material management,

Innovating for Road Sustainability

India’s road infrastructure is crucial for economic growth, yet its environmental impact is significant.

Unlocking the Power of North East

India’s North Eastern states, nestled between the Himalayas and the vast trade routes of Southeast Asia, have often remained untapped due to logistical challenges and limited industrial exposure.

Innovating for Road Sustainability

India’s road infrastructure is crucial for economic growth, yet its environmental impact is significant.

Smart Automation in Roadbuilding

Smart Automation in Roadbuilding stands for precise asphalt reclamation and paving along paths defined by digital terrain models.

Smooth Operations

In the fast-paced construction industry, lubricant advancements are key to enhancing machinery performance and longevity.

Schwing Stetter, IIT Madras Tie-up to Advance Waste Recycling Technology

Schwing is a Platinum Member of the TLC2 programme

Empowering a Future-Ready Workforce

Propel Industries’ core strategy is commitment to bridging the gap between innovation and practical application

Empowering Talent

India’s major infrastructure projects highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce

Custom Equipment LLC Rebrands to AXCS Equipment

The company has been in business since 1981

AJAX's 3DCP Machine & SmartBots at Bharat CE Expo

AJAX Engineering, India’s leading concreting equipment manufacturer, unveiled SmartBots powered by Concrete AI, an upgraded version of its AI-driven platform launched earlier in July 2024.

Hy-Brid Lifts hires new VP of sales and marketing

Hy-Brid Lifts, a leading manufacturer of aerial lift equipment, has appointed David Porter as its new vice president of sales and marketing. In this role, David will oversee the North American sales team and focus on identifying opportunities for growth and product development.

Hitachi acquires Joliet Electric Motors

TrucksUp has announced a strategic partnership with AU Small Finance Bank to offer economic, easy and hassle-free financing solutions for used trucks focusing on driver and transport business community.

FM Unveils Major Initiatives for Bihar in 2025 Union Budget

Sitharaman laid out a roadmap for achieving "Sabka Vikas"

Steamrolling Ahead

Growing infrastructure demands are fuelling the rise of advanced compaction equipment, ensuring smoother, faster builds.

AJAX's 3DCP Machine & SmartBots at Bharat CE Expo

The SmartBots by Concrete AI represent an upgraded version of the Concrete GPT

We are shaping PPP projects to drive infra development in the Northeast

State-owned infrastructure lender India Infrastructure Finance Company (IIFCL) plans to raise approximately $200 million through external commercial borrowing (ECB) this month. In this context, Padmanabhan Raja Jaishankar, Managing Director, IIFCL, speaks with PRATAP PADODE.

Gainwell Engineering Unveils Room & Pillar Mining Equipment

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

Hy-Brid Lifts Hires New VP of Sales and Marketing

Driving Construction Forward

From bulldozers to dump trucks, diesel engines provide the muscle needed to tackle some of the toughest jobs.

Are Advanced Engines the Future

Diesel engines are widely used in construction equipment due to their durability, efficiency, and power.

Mahindra headline to: "Our long-term strategy focuses on sustainable growth

Venkat Srinivas, Business Head, Trucks and Buses & Construction Equipment, Mahindra Group

We’re also introducing an electric concrete pump

VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India

We are committed to increasing local manufacturing in India

Sunil Chaturvedi, Group Chairman, Gainwell, and Meena Chaturvedi, Vice Chairperson, Gainwell Group.

Hy-Brid Lifts Hires New VP of Sales and Marketing

David will oversee the North American sales team

Bridgestone Wins Prince Michael International Road Safety Award

Bridgestone regards road safety as an important priority across the globe

TN explores PPP for Rs 4,500-cr power transmission project

The Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation (Tantransco) is set to adopt the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) method for a Rs 4,500 crore greenfield power transmission project.

Sany empowers intelligent port construction to achieve major breakthrough

Shaping the Future of Sustainable Mining

IMME 2024, held in Kolkata, showcased cutting-edge mining technologies and fostered global collaboration, highlighting sustainability, innovation, and India’s growing role as a key player in the global mining industry.

Drives Innovation in India’s Concrete Industry

Columbia Machine, a global leader in concrete production technology, is driving innovation in the Indian market. We specialise in concrete block machines and concrete wet press solutions, catering to the growing demand for high-quality concrete products.

Sany empowers intelligent port construction to achieve major breakthrough

Digital and intelligent solutions to save energy, reduce carbon

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.

Sany leads in sustainable practices for mining industry

Sanjay Saxena, Chief Operating Officer, Sany India and South Asia, speaks on the current state of the mining equipment market globally and in India specifically.

Mining Revolution

The Indian mining industry has shifted from manual to mechanised operations, embracing varying levels of technology and automation

Skill Up!

India’s major infrastructure projects highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce

We want to integrate sustainability into our business

Manish Bhatnagar, Managing Director, SKF India, speaks on the role of modern technologies and automation for improving competitiveness.

Breaking New Ground

Demolition equipment, once seen as mere tools for tearing down old structures, has now become a symbol of technological advancement and innovation

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.

We foresee a strong focus on sustainability

Sunil Talreja, Vice President – Road Construction Equipment, Road Construction Equipment Division, Action Construction Equipment, speaks on IoT and digital technologies that are gaining momentum in road equipment.

Bridging the Skill Gap

India’s major infrastructure projects highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce.

Bobcat plans merger with Doosan Robotics to boost autonomous machines

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

Boosting Performance

Lubricants are crucial in enhancing construction equipment performance, reducing wear, and ensuring smooth operation, ultimately leading to increased efficiency and prolonged machinery lifespan.

Service Contractors: Results Come Down to Training

From deep mines to large cement plants, the goal of the training is to ensure Martin’s customers experience maximum efficiency and productivity in their bulk handling systems

Focus on Infra, Skilling

Experts agree that Budget 2024 aims for more inclusive growth, focusing on job formalisation, agricultural productivity, and MSME support

All our equipment sales crossed all previous benchmarks

Rohit Punjabi, Vice President (Excavator Business), LiuGong India, speaks on the company’s sales pattern for earthmoving equipment.

ABB India aids education in 148 Karnataka government schools

ABB India announced the expansion of two educational programmes as part of its CSR initiatives to support inclusive and equitable education.

CASE India launches second phase of its Project LEAD initiative

The initiative aims to decrease urban migration while promoting reverse migration.

ABB India aids education in 148 Karnataka government schools

ABB supports two programmes covering around 10,000 students in Peenya and Nelamangala.

Building India’s Global Manufacturing Capabilities

The Indian manufacturing sector stands at a critical juncture, with several opportunities arising from global shifts and local initiatives. But to take advantage of this evolving market, Indian manufacturers have to raise their global competitiveness, says Rakesh Rao.