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Celebrating Excellence

The titans of the construction equipment industry were honoured at the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards 2024.

Tata Hitachi wins big at 12th BKT Equipment India Awards 2024

The Awards was held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai.

Jaideep Shekhar is Equipment India Person of the Year 2024

He was selected during the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre

Jaideep Shekhar is Equipment India Person of the Year 2024

He was selected during the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre

Building the Future

How digitalisation is transforming the construction equipment industry.

Truck Rentals Rise in July

Used commercial vehicles showed a healthy YoY growth across all weight categories

Volvo EC210: A Technological Marvel

Built for Bharat, Volvo EC210 offers superior performance, exceptional fuel efficiency and lower maintenance cost, and will be available at 300+ outlets across the country.

Volvo CE introduces ‘Built for Bharat’ EC210 Hydraulic Excavator

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

AI and ML Reshape Pre-Owned Market

In the used construction equipment industry, CRM plays a pivotal role in fostering lasting relationships with clients and optimising business processes.

Transforming pre-owned CE industry

In the used construction equipment industry, CRM plays a pivotal role in fostering lasting relationships with clients and optimising business processes.

23 awards presented to Construction Equipment BESTSELLERS at 11th Equipment India Awards 2023

Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India, was recognised as the “Equipment India Person of the Year 2023” for his remarkable achievements during 2022-23

Terex Powerscreen Pulse wins Innovation of the Year award

The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.

Schwing Stetter India wins big at Equipment India Awards 2023

The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.

Sany bags three awards in emerging bestseller category

The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.

Case Construction bags CSR Company of the Year award

Case Construction bags CSR Company of the Year award

AJAX Engineering bags Green Factory of the Year award

The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.

Eyeing New Heights

The construction equipment and equipment financing industries experienced a series of highs and lows throughout 2022. As the new financial year starts, both sectors turned their attention to infrastructure as the driving force for future growth.

Shriram Automall celebrates 12th SAMIL Utsav on a grand scale

India’s largest phygital pre-owned marketplace for vehicles and equipment, Shriram Automall India (SAMIL) created yet another benchmark in the used automobile industry on its 12th business anniversary by recording footfalls of over 25,000 customers on a single day.

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.

Shriram Automall celebrates 12th SAMIL Utsav on a grand scale

Shriram Automall conducts biggest phygital auction by selling 7,500+ pre-owned vehicles, equipment and other assets

Progressive Outlook of the Indian CE Industry

Alternative fuels will be a fair play for the future of the CE industry as the Government is also pushing the same for making India self-reliant.

SAMIL showcases next-gen phygital auction tech at Auto Expo

SAMIL enlightened clients, potential customers and visitors about its technology-laden bidding platforms

ACE’s Sorab Agarwal is Equipment India Person of the Year 2022 at 8th India Construction Festival

Besides, the 10th Equipment India Awards 2022 presented 18 awards to construction equipment companies

CE industry stalwarts honoured at Equipment India Awards 2022

Besides, the 10th Equipment India Awards 2022 presented 18 awards to construction equipment companies

SAMIL sets new benchmark; conducts 100 auctions across 100 locations

The event recorded footfalls of over 15,000 customers.

An evening to cherish

The 9th Equipment India Awards 2021 recognised the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry. In a colourful ceremony held at Four Seasons in Mumbai, the winners received the awards for their achievements in the respective segments.

Shriram Automall – the Power of Choice for Construction Equipment

Shriram Automall India (SAMIL), an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, is India’s first-ever service provider to offer a well-organised and transparent platform for the exchange of pre-owned vehicles and equipment.

EQUIPMENT INDIA Awards 2020

At the 8th Annual Equipment India Awards 2020, hosted virtually, the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry were felicitated for their achievements in the challenging times.

EQUIPMENT INDIA Awards 2020 to be held online

In the prevailing pandemic conditions, The 8th Annual EQUIPMENT INDIA Awards will be held virtually on October 15, 2020

Pre-owned Equipment Market to Excel

The post-COVID scenario seems to be working out good for used equipment as customers want to buy more pre-owned equipment in good quality, while organised players are seeing business growth and more OEMs are entering the business too.

Used Equipment Market to Flourish

The post-COVID scenario seems to be working out good for used equipment as customers want to buy more pre-owned equipment in good quality, while organised players are seeing business growth and more OEMs are entering the business too.

SAMIL introduces online vehicle trading platform

Shriram Automall India (SAMIL) has been prompted by the COVID 19 impact to shift to customer-friendly digital solutions including the launch of online vehicle trading platform, MySAMIL app to win over the business threat during India lockdown.

ACMA Aftermarket Expo in Patna

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body representing the interest of the Indian auto component manufacturers, announced the first edition of the ACMA Aftermarket Expo in Patna.

SAMIL Utsav attracts over 30,000 customers in 90 cities

Shriram Automall India (SAMIL), backed by Shriram Group and MXC Solutions celebrated SAMIL Utsav on its ninth business anniversary by conducting over 90 physical bidding events in 90 tier I, II, and III cities in a single day across India.

EQUIPMENT INDIA AWARDS 2019

The 7th Annual Equipment India Awards 2019 recognised and rewarded the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry.

Shriram Automall opens 81st facility

Shriram Automall India (SAMIL), India?s largest service provider for transactions of used vehicles & equipment has inaugurated its 81st Automall facility in Rajahmundry with an aim to serve growing need of used vehicle and equipment demand in and nearby areas.

Shriram Automall opens 79th facility in Kadapa

Shriram Automall India (SAMIL), India?s largest service provider for transactions of used vehicles and equipment, has inaugurated its 79th Automall facility in Kadapa with an aim to serve growing used vehicle and equipment demand in and nearby areas.

6th Annual Equipment India Awards 2018

The sixth Annual EQUIPMENT INDIA Awards 2018 recognised and rewarded the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry.

Shriram Automall opens 76th facility in Shimoga

Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL), India?s largest service provider for exchange of pre-owned vehicles and equipment, inaugurated its 76th automall facility in Shimoga

SAMIL transactions cross Rs 3,000 crore in FY 2017-18

Shriram Automall India (SAMIL) grew by 30 per cent in FY 2017-18. SAMIL achieved this milestone by transacting over 1,20,000 pre-owned vehicles and equipment worth Rs 2,300 cr through its physical platforms, acquiring over 100,000 unique bidders while assisting already existing over 6,50,000 bidders through its 75 well structured automall facilities across India.

SAMIL opens automall facility in Salem

Shriram Automall India (SAMIL) has inaugurated its 74th automall facility in Salem with an aim to serve growing used vehicles and equipment in the city and nearby areas.

In the Limelight of Infra growth

Construction equipment today not only makes it easier to complete the project at hand, but also ensures the efficient use of labour, time and money. About 30-35 per cent of money involved in construction is dedicated towards procurement of good machinery and equipment.

EQUIPMENT INDIA Awards & CEO Forum 2018

After the bitterly cold days and nights of the famed Delhi winter, spring is said to augur good tidings. Or so it is believed. Maybe, it was in continuation of this tradition that the city successfully held yet another edition of the Equipment India Awards.

Foundation of Infrastructure Research Studies Training (FIRST) hosts 5th EQUIPMENT INDIA Annual Awards

The Foundation of Infrastructure Research Studies Training (FIRST) hosted the 5th EQUIPMENT INDIA Annual Awards at Hotel LALIT in New Delhi on Friday 16th February, 2018.

Shriram Automall ties up with SBI

Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) has joined hands with State Bank of India (SBI). Under this alliance, Shriram Automall will cater to all the segments of the SBI, including pre-owned commercial vehicles, construction equipment, three-wheelers and two-wheelers.

Shriram Automall opens new facility in Guntur

Shriram Automall India Ltd (SAMIL) inaugurated its 70th automall facility in Guntur. This is the third facility in the Vijayawada Zone of the company and is in line with the aggressive expansion plans of the company.

Shriram Automall opens new facility in Ratnagiri

Shriram Automall India Ltd (SAMIL) inaugurated its 69th automall facility in Ratnagiri. This is the seventh facility in the Mumbai Zone of the company and is in line with the aggressive expansion plans of the company.

We have sold over 25,000 used equipment through physical bidding

Shriram Automall India is the number one service provider of used construction equipment in the country. Sameer Malhotra, CEO, Shriram Automall, elaborates on the used equipment market in India and the company's services to customers.

Used Equipment Auctions

Over time, the pre-owned construction equipment market has almost become equal to the new equipment one, in terms of volume. However, the age-old pre-owned construction equipment industry in India was highly dominated by conservative and unreliable trade practices till a few years back.

Shriram Automall opens new facility in Hosur

Shriram Automall India (SAMIL) inaugurated its first facility in Hosur, the sixth in Tamil Nadu Zone and 27th in South India. The Hosur facility, which is the 68th Automall facility of SAMIL, is strategically located in the industrial area which is near Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka border and expands through Big Vegetable Market Hub. The newest Automall spreads over an area of four acres of land and will satisfy the demand in the area for vehicles primarily the LCV, HGV & SGV.

Equipment India awards & ceo forum 2017

It was 6.15 p.m. with 15 minutes more to go for the mega event of the infrastructure equipment industry. Meanwhile, the Viceroy Hall at the heritage Claridges Hotel located in New Delhi's famed Lutyen's Zone was already filled to capacity.

Equipment India Awards 2017 and CEO Forum

The evening of April 21, 2017, was a proud occasion for Equipment India as the industry stakeholders gathered in large numbers at New Delhi's heritage Claridges Hotel, to celebrate the 4th Annual Equipment India Awards and be part of the high-level discussion at the CEO Forum.

Shriram Automall opens 67th facility in Akola

Shriram Automall India (SAMIL) inaugurated its first facility in Akola which is eighth in Maharashtra and 14th in the West Zone.

Shriram Automall opens 67th facility in Akola

Shriram Automall India SAMIL inaugurated its first facility in Akola which is eighth in Maharashtra and 14th in the West Zone. The Automall is strategically located at the NH6 which, runs through Akola from Hazira Surat to Kolkata and is spread over an area of five acre.

Shriram Automall inaugurates new facility in Saharanpur

Shriram Automall India (SAMIL) inaugurated its 64th automall facility in Saharanpur. This is the 19th facility in the North Zone and is in line with the aggressive expansion plans of the company.

Shriram Automall wins innovation award

Shriram Automall India (SAMIL) has been recognised with accolade by ?Disruptive Tech & Innovation Awards 2016? under the category of ?Best Disruptive Innovation of the Year - Automotive?.

Industry?s Take

In India, largely the coal produced is consumed locally, and not exported. Coal India is not able to reach their target of coal production. For higher production and for meeting the target, they need good machines.

Shriram Automall wins leadership award

Shriram Automall India Ltd (SAMIL) has been recognised with accolade by ?Express, Logistics Supply Chain Conclave (ELSC) 2016?, for their Transportation Leadership Awards under the two categories of ?Excellence in Customer Experience? and ?Fleet Enabler of the Year?.

Shriram Automall wins leadership award

Shriram Automall India Ltd (SAMIL) has been recognised with accolade by ?Express, Logistics Supply Chain Conclave (ELSC) 2016?, for their Transportation Leadership Awards under the two categories of ?Excellence in Customer Experience? and ?Fleet Enabler of the Year?.

Shriram Automall opens 61st facility at Mangalore

Shriram Automall India Ltd (SAMIL) inaugurated its 61st auto mall facility at Mangalore. This is the seventh facility in Karnataka and is in line with the aggressive expansion plans of the company. Spread across 5.5 acre, the Automall is located at one of the most prime locations on the National Highway 66, Hosabettu.

Shriram Automall inks pact with Religare Finvest

Shriram Automall India Ltd (SAMIL) has signed a joined agreement with Religare Finvest Ltd.

Shriram Automall inks tie-up with Manappuram Finance

Shriram Automall India Ltd (SAMIL) has joined hands with Manappuram Finance Ltd. With this tie-up, the company marks a successful commencement of its association with the financial institution.

3rd Annual Equipment India Awards & CEO FORUM

The evening of March 16, 2016 was a matter of pride for EQUIPMENT INDIA as a large number of stakeholders from the construction equipment (CE) community gathered at the Commission Hall of FICCI Delhi to celebrate, in letter and spirit, the 3rd Annual Equipment India Awards.

20T and 30T Hydraulic Excavators

To begin with, used equipment segment is a highly disorganised sector... Authentic and structured market data for used equipment is not available for India, because no market surveys or analysis have been carried out so far.

Setting New Standards

SAMIL aims to capture a large share in the market as the government has allotted huge amount towards construction of new highways and road network all over the country.

Exceeding Expectations

According to a report released by ICEMA, the current market size of the construction equipment including backhoe loader, concrete mixers excavator is around $2.8 billion. Further, the Indian construction equipment industry

Empowering Customers with Organised Approach

Two decades ago, India opened its doors for multinational automobile companies allowing them to penetrate the market, modernise the Indian transportation picture and make it beneficial for the end-users.

Rolling On and On

The used roller market is expected for a demand pick up that structures itself majorly on a kickstart to the road construction projects, writes Samir Malhotra. The Indian used construction equipment market is largely populated

Motor Graders

Owing to a very high demand, practically all recognized Motor Grader manufacturers of like Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, LeeBoy, Tata Hitachi and others are selling used Motor Graders either directly or through their authorized dealerships, closely followed by organised resellers cum auctioneers like Quippo, Shriram Automall, Gemini Equipments, Infrabazaar and finally at tier III, level by small and medium sized resellers spread all over the country.

20T and 30T Hydraulic Excavators

Used equipment market is the Tier II selling platform for infrastructure equipment in India. A sneak peek into the market trends of this segment. To begin with, used equipment segment is a highly disorganised sector.

Credit demand may pick up in the second half of FY 2015-16

In July 2014, the current government presented its first budget which was predominantly growth-oriented. The announcements made in the budget represented measures to tame inflation and provide a boost to investments in manufacturing and infrastructure sector.

Navigating through turbulent times

Overall slowdown in demand for new equipment, absence of new channels for the deployment of equipment compared to the overall availability, plummeting value of currency, lack of clarity on private coal blocks, highly depressed rental rates - all seems to have had its negative impact on the equipment finance segment.

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