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Integration of technology is becoming increasingly important
Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi, speaks on the key features and benefits of their backhoe loaders.
Focus on Infra, Skilling
Experts agree that Budget 2024 aims for more inclusive growth, focusing on job formalisation, agricultural productivity, and MSME support
Grading the Future
As the demand for advanced road networks and improved connectivity continues to surge, the clamor for motor graders in the construction industry is reaching unprecedented heights.
Navigating the Road Ahead
The market for sensor pavers is expected to grow at 7-8 per cent CAGR over five years.
No Bumps in the Road
India has been investing significantly in infrastructure development, including the construction of roads, highways, and expressways. This investment has driven the demand for road construction equipment.
The Versatile Workhorse
Telehandlers can perform a wide range of tasks in various industries.
The Rise of Equipment Rental
The equipment rental market in India is expected to continue its growth trajectory in the coming years, driven by factors such as increasing infrastructure development, rising construction activities, and growing demand for advanced equipment and machinery.
Sany Bharat forays into asphalt business
Sany Bharat launched its asphalt business at bauma CONEXPO 2023, moving ahead with their plan of helping the government build a "Naya Bharat".
Sustainability at the Forefront
Going forward, product innovations will be at the core of Ammann’s sustainability efforts
Sany Bharat forays into asphalt business
The brand enters the asphalt business with the launch of a wide range of road construction equipment
Up-grading roads!
The road construction industry in India is undergoing a paradigm shift. Robust demand, higher investment and significant policy support in the road construction industry are driving the demand for motor graders in India.
Road construction drives demand for motor graders
Surat Mehta, Head of SDLG Business in India
Demand for reliable material handling products is fast growing
Deepak Shetty of JCB India speaks on the market for telehandlers in India
High Productivity, Solid Savings with Tata SIGNA 2825.K REPTO RMC
In many small and compact mobile applications, the requirements for control tasks are increasing.
Paving the way
The Indian market has a presence of technologically-advanced pavers with the presence of many national and international manufacturers.
infra demand boosts rental market
Rental is the future. Infrastructure stimulus measures and pent-up demand in the Indian market suggest growth ahead for equipment rental firms.
Upgrading Technology
Commonly used to construct and maintain gravel and dirt roads, motor graders have also prepared building foundations and drainage ditches, making them popular with government agencies and contractors.
Hajela of L&T: India has potential to be an export hub for compactors
Vivek Hajela, VP & Head- CE Business, Larsen & Toubro, shares information on the current market size of compactors in India, and the upcoming digital technologies in compactors.
Tata SIGNA 2825.K REPTO RMC: High productivity, solid savings!
The Signa 2825.K REPTO RMC, with its 8-m3 fully built drum configuration, ensures high productivity with lower operating costs.
Budget 2022: Increased capex outlay for infrastructure development to drive demand for CE
The industry also welcomed the government’s efforts to mitigate the financial challenges of the MSME sector.
Packs a punch!
SLCM is expected to rise with the implementation of many new or stalled urban infrastructure projects.
Volvo CE introduces 3 new construction BEVs
Roads and highways sector is considered to be the most vibrant infrastructure segment where a lot of activities ongoing consistently for a long time.
Tata Signa 1918.K with Fuel Intelligent 5L Turbotronn engine
Tata Motors Construck MCV tippers have always been the preferred choice for customers with the wide range of product options that ensure sustained profitability for the business
We have pioneered integration of digital tech in our machines
As the Indian market matures, global best practices are making their way into the Indian material handling industry. There is an increased focus on safety and productivity on work sites which presents us with the opportunity of introducing products with the latest and state-of-the-art technology in India.
Tata Motors Construck – Surface Transport Tipper (STT) Range
In spite of a challenging global pandemic environment during last fiscal, the construction application range of MHCV trucks witnessed a positive growth. In FY2021-22, driven by the strong demand from infrastructure and construction projects, focused push for inter-state connectivity and NIP implementation, enhanced production of coal, ore and minerals on the back of increased industrial output and a good monsoon forecast are the lead indicators for the continued rise in growth rate.
Tata Motors Construck – Surface Transport Tipper (STT) Range
In spite of a challenging global pandemic environment during last fiscal, the construction application range of MHCV trucks witnessed a positive growth. In FY2021-22, driven by the strong demand from infrastructure and construction projects, focused push for inter-state connectivity and NIP implementation, enhanced production of coal, ore and minerals on the back of increased industrial output and a good monsoon forecast are the lead indicators for the continued rise in growth rate.
Tata Motors Construck – Surface Transport Tipper (STT) range
In spite of a challenging global pandemic environment during last fiscal, the construction application range of MHCV trucks witnessed a positive growth.
AJAX ARGO model’s mantra is ‘maximum productivity for your investment’
“AJAX ARGO Self-Loading Concrete Mixer (SLCM) delivers ‘Maximum Productivity for Your Investment’ says Ajay Aneja, Chief Marketing Officer, AJAX Engineering
Tata Motors Construck Transit Mixer and Boom Pump Series
The construction and infrastructure sectors are the cornerstone of the country’s growing economy. With enhanced government focus, these sectors are growing at a fast pace.
Ajay Aneja, AJAX: Construction is poised for good growth in FY22
Ajay Aneja, Chief Marketing Officer, AJAX Engineering, speaks on the demand of self-loading concrete mixers in India
Improving efficiency
Batch mix plant is the most widespread type of asphalt plant in the world, which guarantees the highest level of flexibility in production and quality of the finished product.
Intelligent compaction!
Intelligent compaction rollers are equipped with technology that processes compaction data in real time for the roller operator.
Rural infra, healthcare to drive demand for CE
The construction equipment industry sees two emerging categories—infrastructure development in rural India and the creation of a strong healthcare system—as growth drivers in the coming years, even as the industry sees green shoots with the revival of infrastructure projects.
Road Equipment: Road to Recovery
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has big plans of constructing expressways, national highways, state highways and rural roads in the coming years. However, any uncertain economic situation in future may affect the recovery of the market as this will affect the payment of contractors, financing and thus equipment mobilisation.
Grading the Future
The current market conditions are tough for motor graders since the projects are not active due to the coronavirus impact.
Towards Greener Future
Asphalt is regaining traction in the Indian road construction due to its better recyclability and the freedom to use waste materials like plastics along with asphalt mix. The future looks greener for asphalt mixing plants.
TECH-MOVES
With the government plans to invest Rs 102 trillion in infrastructure development in the next five years, the demand for construction equipment will be immense.
Mahindra showcases 5 new CE products at Excon
Mahindra Construction Equipment (MCE) participated in the 10th edition of Excon 2019, the largest construction equipment event in South Asia and launched five new products.
The Festival is back, Are Festivities back?
The current slowdown is giving a drubbing to the Indian construction equipment (CE) market with the equipment sales diving drastically in the past few months in contrast to what the industry had anticipated during the start of the year.
THE ROAD AHEAD
The roads and highways sector is expected to bounce back soon with the government's corrective measures to combat slowdown and the large number of projects planned in the coming years. The road equipment players are bullish on the future growth prospects.
Towering opportunities
Choosing a tower crane is increasingly about safety and productivity features, as customers seek to lift more with less power, upgrade to a higher capacity economically, and safely use multiple cranes at space-constrained project sites.
Recharge to Rebuild!
The manifesto of the NDA points towards building 12,000 km of roads per annum! In 2018-19, even though contracts awarded were to the tune of 15,000 km (against 17,055 km in 2017-18), the figure for roads constructed up to November 2018 has been 5,759 km (against 9,829 km in 2017-18).
CE industry will continue to witness a healthy growth
The overall construction equipment (CE) industry had a good FY2018-19 for all class of equipment and has recorded the highest volumes ever.
Infra Growth to Drive Demand
Rising industrial activity, coupled with the uptick in construction and an anticipated demand in mining sector is expected to drive the demand of tipper trucks in the coming years.
REJIG for the big
Need for better infrastructure is always the top priority of any country. India is no different as the quest for superior infrastructure continues with many large-scale projects coming up.
Skid-steer Loaders in Rural Road Construction
With the help of various attachments, Bobcat Skid-steer loaders provide cost-effective solution in rural road construction.
New paving technologies
Paver market in India is picking up with the growing road construction projects. Both asphalt and concrete paver markets see positive growth in the coming years.
Skid-steer loader with grader attachment concept is growing
BOBCAT has been providing Skid-steer loader with grader attachment as an apt solution for new rural roads and widening of existing roads. S Manjunath, General Manager - Sales, Doosan Bobcat India, shares more on the advantages of the concept and the market outlook.
Localising production will be key
Doosan Bobcat India launched the E-27 mini excavator, apart from its signature products of skid-steer loaders.
Reaching out to infra needs
Government's high spending on infrastructure projects drives the demand for construction equipment while earthmoving equipment being the largest used equipment category leads the growth.
"Motor grader market in India is growing at 40 per cent"
Roads sector remains the biggest growth driver of motor graders in India. VG Sakthikumar, Managing Director, Schwing Stetter Sales and Services, elaborates more on the market and technology trends in motor graders.
SDLG to launch new wheel loader
SDLG will be unveiling a new 5 t-rated wheel loader in India during bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2018.
On a Smooth Path
As roads and highways construction continues to be on the top gear, more mechanisation is taking place in rural roads with motor graders finding more traction in the coming years.
We have over 90 per cent market share in India
The importance is to get the maximum utility out of one's machine. Attachments expand the utility of machines such as excavators and backhoes.
CONCRETE BATCHING PLANTS
Concrete is a major constituent of infrastructure projects: mainly in real estate, roads and highways, railways, sea ports, airports, power plants, irrigation and urban modernisation sectors.
Paving to perfection
Asphalt paver market is likely to flourish in the coming years as more rural roads and highways are in the offing. The Budget 2018-19 has major focus on extension of 3.17 lakh km of rural roads which are largely asphalt roads.
CE needs a breather from BS-VI
In a bid to deal with the critical pollution situation in the national capital, the Ministry of Petroleum has brought forward the date for the rollout of BS-VI fuel for Delhi to April 1, 2018 instead of the original deadline of April 1, 2020.
Technology Meets Opportunity
Rs 1.2 trillion investment in roads and highways; extension of 3.17 lakh km of rural roads; 35,000 km highway construction under Bharatmala Pariyojana scheme- it seems that there is a lot slated to happen in the coming years in rural roads and highways.
NBCC diversifies into highway construction
In yet another diversification of its business, NBCC (India) has entered into the highway construction space.
Indian CE Market: AN Overview
Strong domestic demand generated by ongoing infrastructure development projects resulted in the construction equipment market rising to an all-time high of 72,197 units in 2011.
Mahindra RoadMaster G75 launched
Mahindra & Mahindra announced its foray into the road construction segment with the launch of its first motor grader - the Mahindra RoadMaster G75 under the aegis of its Construction Equipment business.
Budget 2018-19: Infrastructure, Rural Development key
Infrastructure development has been one of the top priorities of the Union Budget 2018-19 presented by the Finance Minister Arun Jaitely in Parliament on February 1. Major investments and allocations are in roads, railways and rural development including agriculture and rural economy. Urban infrastructure development has also received a boost with the allocation for Smart Cities mission.
Mahindra launches RoadMaster G75
Mahindra & Mahindra announced its foray into the road construction segment with the launch of its first motor grader - the Mahindra RoadMaster G75 under the aegis of its Construction Equipment business.
Making rapid strides
Motor graders have seen unprecedented growth in the past couple of years, which is expected to continue in the coming years as well with road projects continue to grow.
Rolling ahead
Roads and highways is still going strong as the most happening infrastructure sector in India with many ongoing projects and many in the pipeline. India has the second largest road network across the world at 4.7 million km and is still growing.
Mahindra enters road equipment segment, launches motor grader
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd announced its foray into the road construction segment with the launch of its first motor grader, the Mahindra RoadMaster G75 from its Construction Equipment business. The product comes with a one year, unlimited hours warranty, according to the company.
Nepal to use first TBM ever for Bheri Babai project
Nepal will welcome its first TBM ever this summer, a 5.06 m (16.6 ft) diameter double shield machine for the Bheri Babai Diversion Multi-purpose Project (BBDMP).
Construction Challenges
The Indian road sector has undergone phenomenal growth over the last decade and is growing exponentially now due to the new government's focus on the sector. The pace of road construction is even higher in rural areas, sub-Himalayan regions, international border areas and north-eastern (NE) states, as part of providing better connectivity and access for defence requirements.
The Road Ahead
In spite of the government's policy shift towards building four- and six-lane National Highways as concrete roads, plans to construct more rural roads and coastal roads will drive the demand for asphalt plants in the future. EQUIPMENT INDIA explores the road ahead for asphalt plants.
Paving a Growth Path
While the paver market is gearing up for phenomenal growth, sensor pavers are expected to have a smooth ride due to the demand for quality roads in the future.
The new norms
Lok Sabha has passed the GST Bill, clearing the deck for its smooth rollout from this July. Termed as independent India?s biggest reform initiative, the GST Bill is expected to bring together the entire nation on a single platform of taxation.
Schwing Stetter exhibits 8 products at ConMac 2017
Schwing Stetter India exhibited concreting and non-concreting machinery at ConMac 2017 in Guwahati.
GRT provides several technologies not seen before in India
The road sector in India is in desperate need of new technologies, not only to improve speed and quality, but also to introduce more environmentally friendly construction techniques and to cut down on quarrying, transportation of materials and use of water and fuel.
Supporting PMGSY Project
The objective of India?s rural roads project, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is to support the expansion and maintenance of all-season rural access roads, resulting in enhanced road connectivity to rural areas.
Paving on a High
Asphalt paver was developed by Barbar Green Co that originally manufactured material handling systems. In 1929, the Chicago Testing Laboratory approached them to use their material loaders to construct asphalt roads.
Roads Sector | Key Market Driver
It is a matter of pride that India has achieved an impressive speed of more than 50 km a day in highways and over a 100 km a in rural roads. The thrust continues to build more speed.
Essential for Road Building
Commitment towards infrastructural development and faster implementation of road projects to desired specifications are driving the growth of the motor grader market in India.
Compact Road Equipment Market to Grow
Developmental work in the North-East and far-flung rural areas will drive a robust growth of road building equipment, with a twist - the market for smaller-sized equipment to suit applications and delivery logistics requirements will be the gainer.
Backhoe Loaders Get a Rural Boost
Gone were the days when the backhoe loader market was exploding in all facets of India?s infrastructure development. All recognised suppliers were registering negative to flat trajectory growth since FY 2011.
Graded Up
If tightened completion time is demanded as in the case of Delhi peripheral ring road by Supreme Court, it will sure to up the demand for advanced, high capacity motor graders.
Diggies to Scoop the Growth Pie
Market indicators show visible signs of economic recovery and infrastructure development. Crawler excavator segment is expected to witness resurgence in sales from 2015 and is expected to grow to 26 per cent.
The Road Ahead
The need for better infrastructure is pressing with India?s rapid urbanisation and burgeoning middle class. Some 590 million people will live in cities by 2030, and could account for 70 per cent of Indian GDP, according to a McKinsey report.
Ensure that stalled projects are cleared without further delay
Make in India campaign will push for necessary policy reforms which will make it easier for prospective investors (domestic and international) to explore India as a business destination, particularly for infrastructure building equipment, says Amit Gossain, EVP - Sales, Marketing and Business Development, JCB India.
The Road Ahead
The need for better infrastructure is pressing with India?s rapid urbanisation and burgeoning middle class. Some 590 million people will live in cities by 2030, and could account for 70 per cent of Indian GDP, according to a McKinsey report.
Moving Ahead
The growth potential for earthmoving equipment in India has never been disputed. All sectors like power, roads, ports, etc. will drive demand. With increasing investment in the infrastructure sector, the earthmoving equipment industry foresees huge demand for CE in the coming years.
Road 2 recovery
Despite the present day gloom in the market, the future for the construction equipment sector, especially for the road equipment segment in India, still holds much potential as this sector has a profound and immediate impact on the country?s economic growth. Off-Highway Research is optimistic about the growth in demand for road equipment and forecasts growth at a CAGR of 12.67 per cent over the next five years. Agith G Antony finds out more about the positive vibes in the industry.
R and D programme is an integral part of our business
From fully integrated control systems that drive more intuitive operator interfaces, to implementing control system-based fuel saving innovations and energy-efficient direct drive transmission strategies, our equipment are at the forefront of the latest industry advancements, says Rajen Khoda, Director Sales, Asia and Middle East, Powerscreen. Excerpts of the interview
CASE is working on introducing products from its portfolio into the Indian market.
In order to cater to the North-East market, CASEis making continuous efforts in order to consolidate its leadership position and further strengthen its market share through the introduction of new technology and advanced products that enhance the business value of its offering to its customers, says Abhijit Gupta, Managing Director, Case New Holland Construction Equipment (I). Excerpts of the interview.
NHAI needs to look into obtaining the necessary land clearances before awarding projects
The North-Eastern region is a major focus area with plans in place by the authorities and quick turnaround time for awarding projects. Today, demand for equipment is also increasing gradually from this part of India, says Prantik Saha, Marketing Manager - Road Construction Equipment, Atlas Copco. Excerpts of the interview.
Intelligent compaction
Road construction experts as well as OEMs, vouch for the efficacy of intelligent compaction technology lauding the way it has led to improved roads. It is one of the most significant technological developments for the road construction sector
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