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LiuGong Showcases 210 Machines at Global Dealer Conference

LiuGong highlights electric equipment, smart technology and global expansion in China.

Raimondi Appoints Roland Trading as Terex RT Dealer in Bulgaria

Partnership begins with the sale of three rough terrain cranes to strengthen operations.

Raimondi Appoints Roland Trading as Terex RT Dealer in Bulgaria

The partnership begins with the sale of three rough terrain cranes in Bulgaria.

Henkel Q3 Sales Rise 11% to €5.71 Billion

Strong adhesive and consumer brands growth drives Henkel's Q3 performance.

Zoomlion Unveils 1,600 HP Hybrid Tractor for Large Farms

The 9DX hybrid tractor delivers 7,200 Nm torque and advanced precision farming capabilities.

Gulf Oil Marks 125 Years with Expansion and Mobility Push

Company targets 240 million litres of capacity by March 2027, alongside EV expansion.

India’s Fastest Growing Construction Companies in 2026 Awarded!

Vneet Jaain & Manish Mohnot are Construction World Persons of the Year 2026

The Titans of Equipment

Celebrating the leaders shaping India’s construction equipment industry and driving its next chapter of growth.

The New Machine Age

India’s construction equipment industry is entering a new machine age—smarter, cleaner, more connected and increasingly engineered around productivity. As technology, electrification and localisation accelerate, the machines building India are being fundamentally reimagined.

Leadership, Innovation and Excellence Take Centre Stage at Equipment India Awards 2026

Prakash Pai of Puzzolana receives Lifetime Achievement Award; Kennady V Kaippally and V Senthil Kumar honoured as Equipment India Persons of the Year.

For us, a filter is not a commodity; it’s a technology

- Amit Kini, DGM – Marketing and Product Manager, MANN+HUMMEL

MISSION 2030

Can India build the world’s next construction equipment powerhouse?

Improving Equipment Reliability

From excavators, wheel loaders and haul trucks to crushers, conveyors, bulk material handling systems and hydraulic equipment, lubrication plays a critical role in keeping equipment operating safely and efficiently, writes GREG SAVERNIK.

Building Equipment that Travels

India’s construction equipment industry is moving from localisation towards globally competitive manufacturing. DHEERAJ PANDA looks at how engineering, exports, digitalisation, sustainability and skills can help India evolve from a major market into a global equipment base.

Building India’s Global Manufacturing Edge

As India’s construction equipment industry looks to strengthen its global footprint, manufacturing excellence, deeper localisation and technology adoption will be critical to sustaining competitiveness. HITESH AGARWAL outlines how automation, digitalisation, quality and supplier development can help transform India into a trusted global manufacturing hub

Radialisation is becoming increasingly important: Amit Tolani, CEAT

Amit Tolani, CEO, CEAT Specialty

Going forward, we want to make it fully indigenous

- Munindra Kumar, Head – Sales & Marketing (SLCM Division) and Product Support, Venus Techno Equipment

Productivity and sustainability must move forward together

- Deepak Garg, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, SANY India

For us, a filter is not a commodity; it’s a technology

- Amit Kini, DGM – Marketing and Product Manager, MANN+HUMMEL

India’s infra growth is creating a growing need for high-performance solutions

- Srinivasu Allaphan, Director – Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries

We are continuously improving our localisation

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

The equipment has to be self-sufficient in most ways

- Sanjeev Bajaj, Chief Officer, Construction Equipment Business Division, Escorts Kubota Limited

We are investing in India to build solutions for the world

Amar S, Global Product Leader – Compressors & Vacuum, ELGi Equipments

We want to offer solutions beyond the product itself

Gurman Reen, Director Sales India - Construction Industries, Caterpillar

We intend to go with the strategy of service as a product

Dheeraj Panda, Managing Director, Ammann India

The technology gap between Western and Indian equipment has narrowed

- Manish Mathur, CEO – Cranes, ACE

“Productivity and sustainability must move forward together.”

An Exclusive Interview with Deepak Garg, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, SANY India

“For us, a filter is not a commodity; it’s a technology.”

An Exclusive Interview with Amit Kini, DGM – Marketing and Product Manager, MANN+HUMMEL

“India’s infra growth is creating a growing need for high-performance solutions.”

An Exclusive Interview with Srinivasu Allaphan, Director – Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries

bauma ConExpo Exclusive: Vector can deliver a floor in five to seven days: Eastman

Ashish Dhir, Chief Operating Officer, Eastman Impex

bauma ConExpo Exclusive: Electric Equipment Demand Is Growing: SDLG India

Soumyaranjan Dash, Head – Dealer Development and Brand Marketing, SDLG India

bauma ConExpo Exclusive: We want to be a solution provider, not just a component provider.

Alfred Lee, President, Bearings & Industrial Solutions (B&IS) Asia/Pacific, Schaeffler (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Shell Launches Rimula R4 Plus at BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2026

Shell showcases lubrication and equipment reliability solutions for off-highway use

SDLG India Plans Rs 1,500 Crore Investment, Gujarat Expansion

New Gujarat plant to produce up to 3,000 units annually as localisation expands

SDLG India Announces Rs 1,500 Crore Investment Plan

Company to set up Gujarat plant and expand localisation with 3,000-unit capacity

SANY India Showcases 31 Machines at BAUMA CONEXPO India

Company unveils 13 new launches across construction equipment segments

InfraServe Global Launches Five Products at bauma CONEXPO India

New equipment targets road maintenance, asphalt and concrete applications

TORSA Machines Targets Rs 5 Bn Revenue in Five Years

Company outlines growth plan around technology, capacity and market expansion

SANY India Showcases 31 Machines, Launches 13 New Products

Electric equipment leads SANY’s multi-segment showcase at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026

Digital technology will shape the next era of CE: Arvind K Garg, L&T

L&T highlights smart machines, lifecycle value and digital solutions at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026

Zoomlion expands localisation strategy across Europe

Company strengthens manufacturing, service and technology capabilities

We intend to strengthen our footprint through greater localisation

Ramesh Palagiri, MD & CEO, Wirtgen India

We will unveil five new products

VG Sakthikuma, Chairman & Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India

Restoring Reliability in Critical Propylene Compressor

A critical propylene compressor was facing high oil consumption, premature component wear and frequent maintenance. Burckhardt Compression developed a tailored rod-packing solution to restore reliability and minimise operational disruption.

Localisation will shape competitiveness

Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

Our priorities will focus on strengthening local manufacturing

Seshan Iyer, President Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaeffler India

Localisation is an important strategic direction for us

Merwyn Rebeiro, General Manager – Sales, Palfinger

Market growth will be driven by productivity

Rohit Punjabi, Vice President, LiuGong India

Our focus will be on strengthening our presence in India

Joydeep Baksi, Associate Vice President, HD Construction Equipment India

Our priorities are to strengthen our CE portfolio

Sanjeev Bajaj, CO - Construction Equipment Business Division, Escorts Kubota

Connected machines will shape the future

Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Conmat Heavy Industries

Connected machines will shape the future

Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Conmat Heavy Industries

We are investing in expanding our drilling tools manufacturing capacity.

Rajendra Singh Rathore, GM –India, Bauer Equipment India

India is moving beyond a growth market

Bhupinder Singh, President – IMEA, Messe München and CEO, Messe Muenchen India

XCMG Starts Production at New Energy Factory in Indonesia

First overseas new energy plant strengthens XCMG’s Indonesian operations

BKT Tyres Strengthens Commercial Vehicle Presence in Madhya Pradesh

New facility strengthens BKT’s distribution network in Madhya Pradesh

Escorts Kubota Breaks Ground on New UP Manufacturing Plant

Rs 2,000 crore greenfield facility to expand tractor and equipment capacity

Schaeffler India Names Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer

Bhalerao will lead manufacturing, digital transformation and localisation initiatives

BKT Unveils Immersive Tyre Installation at Mumbai Airport

Airport activation highlights BKT’s expansion into broader mobility markets

Tata Hitachi Inaugurates Regional Sales Office in Jaipur

New facility strengthens Tata Hitachi's sales and customer support network.

Built to Outlast: The Real Measure of Lubrication Performance

In heavy equipment, the true value of a lubricant is measured not by its price, but by how long it keeps machines running.

CASE India Appoints Sachin Tare as Manufacturing Director

Tare will lead manufacturing operations at CASE India’s Pithampur plant

XCMG Starts Production at Indonesia New Energy Plant

XCMG launches its first overseas new energy factory to boost green equipment manufacturing

Ingersoll Rand India Names Sunil Khanduja as Chairman

Sunil Khanduja to lead company’s growth and innovation strategy in India

We see an immediate surge in demand for 100% electric equipment

Manish Kulkarni, Managing Director, Manitou South Asia, discusses the company’s product strategy and its alignment with India’s decarbonisation goals.

GS Caltex India Refreshes Kixx Brand Identity in India

New identity highlights innovation and future-ready lubricant solutions

Smiley Monroe Invests Rs 6 Crore in Hosur Facility Expansion

New India facility to boost production capacity and regional support

LiuGong India Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Pithampur

Facility expands local production under the Make in India initiative

LTTS Launches Ainfonix 4.0 for Process Industries

AI platform turns engineering records into decision-ready data

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.

Sustainability must drive every project

Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, speaks on the key trends currently shaping demand for road construction equipment in India.

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

AI will be the foundation of tomorrow’s construction sites

Debjeet Chatterjee, GM – Strategy and Business Development, Putzmeister India, discusses how AI, automation and electrification are transforming construction equipment for India's infrastructure future

The Smart Equipment Era

Digitalisation is transforming construction equipment into intelligent, connected machines that boost productivity, safety and uptime. The Smart Equipment Era has truly arrived.

Manitou South Asia Appoints Manish Kulkarni as MD

Appointment aims to strengthen market reach across South Asia

Zoomlion Advances Smart Farm Machinery

Hybrid tractors and intelligent harvesters target global markets

Technology is reshaping excavator demand

Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India, discusses shifting customer priorities, sustainable technologies and the evolving role of excavators in India’s infrastructure growth

Fuel efficiency is now a buying benchmark

PN Krishnakumar, CEO, XCMG India, discusses the trends reshaping India’s hydraulic excavator market, from fuel efficiency and telematics to rental-driven demand and sustainable machine technologies.

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.

Our focus is on reliable and localised energy storage

Sachin Jain, Head – Strategy, Transformation, Battery and Energy Storage (BES) Business, TKIL Industries, discusses the growing role of battery systems in rail and metro networks, localisation strategies, and the future of sustainable energy storage in India.

Epiroc, SANY Partner for Mining Solutions

Partnership to combine equipment, tools and electrification solutions

MANN+HUMMEL Opens Tumkur Innovation Centre

New Karnataka centre strengthens India’s filtration R&D role

Zoomlion Expands African Operations to Boost Infrastructure

New Morocco subsidiary strengthens local service and project support

Terex Launches TRAC Vibration Analysis System for Screening Equipment

TRAC is a vibration analysis system that provides insight into the performance, condition and long?term integrity of screening equipment.

Gainwell Group Launches InfraServe Global

The company manufactures, services and distributes products like asphalt and concrete batching plants, road maintenance equipment

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?

Driving the Build

Powering India’s infrastructure boom, trucks and tippers are evolving with smarter tech, cleaner fuels, and higher efficiency—driving productivity across construction and mining.

India is one of the most promising manufacturing destinations in the world

Italian CE exports stay resilient at €3.2 billion, as strong segments offset global uncertainties and uneven market demand

We are bullish on the next five years

Laxmi Shukla, Asst. Vice President – Earthmoving Equipment Division, Action Construction Equipment, speaks on the outlook for the Indian backhoe loader market, and India’s potential as a global export hub.

Conmat Announces Assam Manufacturing Facility

New plant unveiled in presence of Assam Chief Minister

Kobelco Opens New Dealership in Hubballi

SB Construction Equipments joins network in North Karnataka

Komaki Opens New EV Battery Plant in Gurugram

New facility will produce 1.2 lakh LiFePO4 batteries annually

BKT Tyres Targets Two-Wheeler Market with ‘Jurrat’ Campaign

Ranveer Singh fronts BKT Tyres’ new campaign for everyday riders

We plan to double our India business over the next five years

Sunil Khanduja, Managing Director, Ingersoll Rand India and the SAARC region, speaks on the company’s strategic roadmap with a focus on sustainability, customer-centric growth, and operational excellence.

The market is shifting from cost to lifecycle value

Aaron Ravenscroft, President and CEO, The Manitowoc Company, speaks on what makes the Potain MCT 105 strategically important for India.

Operational Excellence Redefined!

Operational excellence in cement is no longer about producing more—it is about producing smarter, cleaner and more reliably, where cost per tonne meets carbon per tonne.

Michelin Opens Three New Tyres & Services Stores in Pune

New outlets in Hadapsar, Camp and Chinchwad expand Michelin’s Pune presence

Reaching New Heights in Concreting

From advanced pumps to precise mix design, high-rise construction relies on technology, coordination and expertise to deliver concrete efficiently at ever-greater heights.

Escorts Kubota Launches ‘Shaurya’ Paddy Tractor Series

New Powertrac range targets paddy cultivation in Southern India.

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