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Our system is a powerful human-machine combination

Pranavan, Founder and CEO, Control One

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

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

India’s market is about to grow significantly

Mr. V Chandrashekar, Managing Director and CEO, Gmmco

Caterpillar invests in new products for a reduced-carbon future

Amit Bansal, Director – Sales & Marketing, Building Construction Products (BCP) Division, Caterpillar India.

Shaping India’s Infra Revolution

bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 exhibition emerged as a landmark event in the construction, building material, mining, and construction vehicle industry.

We have been experiencing a growth rate of 35%.”

Senthil Kumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries

We’ve been spearheading the electric revolution in India

Rohit Punjabi, Vice President – Excavator Business, LiuGong India

Our smart factory focuses on digitalisation and automation

Seong Woo Shim, Managing Director, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India

We view challenges as opportunities

Arvind Garg, Senior Vice President & Head, Construction & Mining Machinery Business, Larsen & Toubro Limited

We are committed to increasing local manufacturing in India

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

Mechanisation will continue to drive demand

Manjunath S, Director Sales – India & SAARC, Doosan Bobcat India

Overcoming Perceptions and Scaling Up

The drive for modernisation, infrastructure development and smart cities is fuelling the demand, making India a key player in the future of the construction equipment sector.

Navigating Challenges to Embrace Automation

India must integrate technology for export readiness without increasing costs for local customers.

Caterpillar Launches “Services Commitment” programme at bauma ConExpo

Caterpillar is celebrating the 5th anniversary of Cat Financial operations in India

Construction costs rise 11% in 2024, driven by labour expenses

The cost of construction in India increased by 11 per cent over the past year, primarily driven by a 25 per cent rise in labour expenses, according to Colliers India.

TIL strengthens global partnership

TIL Limited, a cornerstone in India’s material handling and infrastructure equipment manufacturing sector, announces the renewal of its dealer sales and service agreement (DSSA) with Hyster-Yale Asia-Pacific.

JCB inaugurates new dealer branch in Hosur, Krishnagiri

JCB India announced the opening of the newest branch of its Dealership, TRR Automotive in Hosur, Krishnagiri district.

Cat’s New 903 Compact Wheel Loader

Caterpillar’s new 903 compact wheel loader gets a 17 per cent boost in power over its predecessor, the 903D, thanks to its Cat C1.7 engine.

We will be unveiling four electric products

LiuGong India is one of the leading manufacturers of construction equipment in India. Rohit Punjabi, Vice President – Excavator Business, LiuGong India, discusses the trends he is observing in the construction equipment industry and how his company is adapting to these changes.

HD Hyundai is moving towards Industry 4.0

Rajiv Chaturvedi, Vice President, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India

All our new products are CEV V compliant

Italy’s 2024 construction machinery market drops 13 per cent, with road machines seeing modest growth

Our system is a powerful human-machine combination

Pranavan, Founder and CEO, Control One

We are unveiling electric and hybrid machines

VG Sakthikumar, Managing Director Schwing Stetter India

We will be unveiling four electric products

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)

JCB inaugurates new dealer branch in Hosur, Krishnagiri

the new JCB TRR automotive dealership branch employs over 30 employees

LAPP India appoints Sumit Mitra as MD to spearhead growth and innovation

Based in Bengaluru, Sumit will report to CEO of LAPP Asia Pacific.

TIL strengthens global partnership

Renews dealership agreement with Hyster-Yale

India’s road network consumes 1.2 billion tonne of natural aggregates annually

The road construction industry, is adopting methods to reduce embodied carbon in materials.

India’s Road Network Boom

India has doubled its road network in the past decade, boosting connectivity and attracting significant interest from infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs).

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.

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

Mining Revolution

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

Indian MHE market rapidly shifting to tier II and III cities

Manojit Acharya, Director – South Asia and Thailand Region, and Managing Director India, Jungheinrich AG, speaks on the current state of the MHE market in India, and the key trends and developments shaping the market landscape.

Reshaping the Urban Landscape

The transformative impact of new technologies and innovations was highlighted at the Construction Technology Summit 2024

Maximising Uptime

India bearings market is projected to reach $6714.8 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 13.5 per cent from 2024 to 2032.

Our goal is to drive innovation and excellence in concrete technology.

Subhabrata Saha, Managing Director, AJAX Engineering, speaks on the company’s sustainable practices and initiatives in its manufacturing processes.

Skill Up!

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

Our system is a powerful human-machine combination

Bengaluru-based Control One AI, a robotics company founded in 2023, aims to enhance existing equipment with AI and vision systems, making it more intelligent and adaptable. The company’s Founder and CEO, Pranavan speaks on the company’s solutions.

Manufacturers are rapidly embracing Industry 4.0 principles

Pepperl+Fuchs is a pioneer of industrial sensors for factory automation and an expert for explosion protection in process automation. In this interview, Aman Monga, General Manager – Sales, Pepperl+Fuchs Factory Automation, delves into challenges faced by industries and how Pepperl+Fuchs is helping them navigate through these hurdles to improve their efficiency and productivity

Transforming Logistics

The India material handling equipment market is poised for significant growth, with expectations to reach substantial market size by 2027.

Maxion Wheels celebrates inauguration ceremony of Formare in India

Formare is an academic scholarship programme for underprivileged youth in Brazil and Mexico

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.

The market dynamics of skid steer loader is very optimistic

Shalabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director, CASE Construction Equipment – India & SAARC region, speaks on the factors fuelling the growth of the skid-steer loaders market in India.

Bridging the Skill Gap

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

Financiers are increasingly interested in RE and sustainable projects

During a recent press conference where India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) signed an MoU with GuarantCo, Padmanabhan Raja Jaishankar, Chairman of IIFCL, spoke about the company’s focus on renewable energy and other infrastructure segments

Powerscreen service team overcomes extreme conditions to complete installation in Ladakh

Powerscreen is a leader in mobile crushing, screening, and conveying equipment

CASE India expands footprint in Southern region with new dealership in Vijayawada

The new dealership will also cater to Guntur, Krishna, East and West Godhavari, Vishakapatnam, Vijayanagaram and Srikakulam.

Wipro Hydraulics acquires Columbus Hydraulics

Columbus Hydraulics is a leading US-based hydraulic cylinder manufacturer.

ABB India sets up a smart center for electrician training

Training will ensure participants are job-ready upon completion

Earthmovers Surge Ahead

Earthmoving equipment sales soar 21 per cent in FY24, dominating the Indian construction equipment market.

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.

We provide comprehensive lifecycle support for mining excavators

Sharwan Agnihotri, Head – Mining and Export Business, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment (India), speaks on the company’s approach to providing lifecycle support for mining excavators, including refurbishment options and Extended LifeSeries machines.

Tackling Supply and Quality Concerns in CE Rentals

As demand surges, particularly driven by infrastructure developments in regions like Asia-Pacific, stakeholders face pressing issues ranging from availability mismatches to concerns over maintenance standards.

TVS Mobility arm acquires Italy-based automotive components supplier

TVS Mobility group on July 1 said its subsidiary SI Air Springs has acquired Italy-based automotive components supplier Roberto Nuti Group, which will help it broaden the product range and strengthen its position in the global market.

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.

Bobcat Launches Electric Telehandler Prototype

Bobcat recently debuted the TL25.60e, an electric telehandler concept based on the diesel version of its super-compact construction telehandler bearing the same model number.

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.

Limited market awareness hinders rental service penetration

Mukesh Sharma, Country Manager, Atlas Copco Specialty Rental Division in India, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market, and the latest trends in the market.

Infrastructure Experts to Debate Viksit Bharat at Infrastructure Today Conclave in Delhi

Hyundai enters the dozer market with the HD100

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

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.

XCMG showcases ‘green’ construction equipment, electric wheeled loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, mining loaders

China-based XCMG has showcased some of its latest products and technology during its 6th Customer Festival, including a number of alternative powered machines.

Komatsu completes acquisition of GHH

GHH company and employees are now part of Komatsu’s underground mining business

Doosan Bobcat India inaugurates State-of-the-Art manufacturing factory expansion at Gummidipundi

The compact excavators are expected to enter full-scale production starting 2025

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.

Enhancing Efficiency and Safety

Telehandlers have emerged as indispensable equipment in India’s burgeoning infrastructure and industrial sectors, offering versatility, efficiency, and safety in material handling operations.

How Attachments Revolutionise Equipment Utilisation

Purchasing additional attachments helps to increase the host machine’s ability to tackle more jobs.

Urbanisation Boosts Attachments Market

Rapid urbanisation and infrastructure expansion propel the demand for excavator attachments, driving market growth exponentially.

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.

Bridgestone India employees participate in sustainability campaign

They organised a 3-day campaign engaging employees at its Pune and Indore plants.

MEAI-Ahmedabad Chapter's 28th Foundation Day spotlights India’s energy transition & AI in mining

Ahmedabad Chapter of MEAI has completed a momentous 27-years journey, setting benchmarks on the mining sector.

ABB's IEC LV motors save over 500 GWh energy across Indian industries

The sale of IE3 and IE4 high-efficiency motors have seen significant growth

CASE India rolls out first skid steer loader for India market

The company announced the foray of its indigenously made SSL in India during last edition of CII EXCON

Caterpillar unveils largest track loader

A track loader is the one machine that can do it all – clear, load, dig, carry, fill, and more – even in tough or slick ground conditions.

CNH Capital introduces ‘Mission Education’ to support underprivileged children

CNH Capital will support 240 children studying at NeeV, in Gurugram

Firstgreen Rockeat Line of Remote-Control Electric Skid Steers

Firstgreen Industries has expanded its line of cabinless, electric skid steers with the new Rockeat models. Offering near-silent operation, the skid steers produce zero carbon emissions and include minimal operating fluids.

Mini Equipment Market Booms

Mini construction equipment provides the versatility and efficiency needed for modern construction projects, especially in urban areas and confined spaces.

Driving Innovation

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

Our compaction products are a true testament to Atmanirbharta

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is a leading international manufacturer of premium construction equipment, offering a comprehensive range of products and services in over 140 countries. Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India, speaks on the company’s growing focus in the compaction business in India, and how it aligns with their broader goals and vision.

We focus on sustainability across our operations

Ajax Engineering is a pioneering force in the construction equipment industry, renowned for its innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. Specialising in concrete machinery, Ajax offers a diverse range of products including transit mixers, concrete pumps, batching plants, and more, catering to the needs of the construction sector globally. In an exclusive interaction, Subhabrata Saha, Managing Director, AJAX Engineering, speaks on the company’s sustainable practices and initiatives in its manufacturing processes.

OEMs are preferring radial tyres in the mining segment

Bridgestone India offers premium range of commercial and industrial tyres for all types of terrain and vehicles. Rohit Mathur, Head Strategy, OTR and Communications, Bridgestone India, speaks on the current state of OTR tyre manufacturing industry in India.

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.

Caterpillar unveils largest track loader - The powerful Cat 973

A track loader is the one machine that can do it all – clear, load, dig, carry, fill, and more – even in tough or slick ground conditions. The new Cat® 973 track loader combines unmatched versatility with up to 10 per cent better fuel efficiency, more productivity, cab improvements, and optional Payload technology. The 275 hp (205 kW) crawler loader has an operating weight of 65,901 lb (29,892 kg) and replaces the 973K worldwide. It joins the 953 (160 hp/119 kW) and 963 (202 hp/151 kW) in the Cat track loader line.

Powering Continued Global Growth

A new addition to their wheeled excavator lineup, the 10-tonne EW100, utilises both the 2.8 and 3.6-litre Perkins engines to achieve the power and ability of a 14-tonne machine.

CASE India rolls out 20,000th vibratory compactor

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, has achieved a significant milestone of producing 20,000th vibratory compactors, from its state-of-the-art facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh.

Anti-dumping duty on rock breakers from China, Korea

The Commerce Ministryâ€™s arm, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), has recommended imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of hydraulic rock breakers from China and Korea for five years to protect the domestic industry from cheap inbound shipments.

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