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Indian Cement Industry Set to Build 100-150MT Capacity

The 14th Cement Expo and 9th Indian Cement Review Conference 2023 flags off

FCC highlights growth opportunities in railways

FIRST Construction Council (FCC), an infrastructure think-tank, hosted a virtual discussion forum on Oct 5, 2023, to discuss business opportunities for industry in the developing rail infrastructure segment.

Uttar Pradesh plans Rs10 trillion investments

The Uttar Pradesh government aims to make the state an attractive investment hub by launching private industrial and infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 10 trillion by December this year.

India-Middle East-Europe corridor will become basis of world trade

In his monthly broadcast of Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the India-Middle East-Europe corridor is destined to serve as the foundation of global trade for centuries to come with history recording India as its visionary originator.

A Resounding Success

Gujarat Conex 2023 served as a gathering hub for prominent figures in the industry and policymakers, engaging in discussions aimed at advancing infrastructure development in Gujarat.

Infra development is a primary growth driver of Indian economy

In this exclusive interaction, Bhupinder Singh, CEO, Messe Muenchen India, elaborates on the company’s partnership with the Gujarat Contractors Association (GCA) and K and D Communication to launch the inaugural edition of Gujarat CONEX 2023, which will be held from 21-23 September 2023 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

BICES 2023: Full steam ahead for preparations

BICES will be held on September 20-23, 2023 in China.

Bridgestone highlights positive outlook of EV market in ME

Bridgestone EMIA, one of the global leaders in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, highlighted the significance of electric vehicles as a potential sustainable solution for the automotive sector and indicated the market’s promising future in the Middle East during its participation at the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS).

Bridgestone highlights positive outlook of EV market in Middle East

Bridgestone EMIA one of the global leaders in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions highlighted the significance of electric vehicles (EVs)

CICEE 2023 gets tremendous response from Indian CE rental industry

CERA India took great pride in representing 45-50 Indian delegates who collectively showcased the Indian rental fraternity on this influential platform.

Cummins launches new zero-emissions power brand: Accelera

Cummins, the century-old maker of diesel engines, has launched an entirely new brand to focus entirely on zero-emissions power for every application from trucking to powering homes.

Adani Group to invest Rs 600 bn in Madhya Pradesh

The Adani Group will invest over Rs 600 billion in a number of sectors in Madhya Pradesh which would create thousands of jobs. This would reshape the economy of several districts in the state, said Pranav Adani, Director at Adani Enterprises at the seventh Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit.

Sweden likely to invest Rs 150,000 million in UP

Swedish businesspeople are interested in making investments in Uttar Pradesh totaling 150 million euros. According to a statement the business intentions were submitted at the Stockholm Investment Roadshow.

Coal continues to be the major demand driver in mining

Arvind K Garg, Senior Vice President and Head, L&T Construction and Mining Machinery, speaks on the construction and mining equipment market in India.

Innovations in Mining!

Organised by CII, the 16th edition of the International Mining and Machinery Exhibition (IMME) - India's only focused fair for the mining industry was held between 16 to 19 November 2022 at Rajarhat, Kolkata.

Bringing biodiesel on the market

Fuel costs and India’s reliance on foreign fuel sources are a constant concern for many construction owners whose businesses are heavily dependent on machinery that requires diesel. Many alternate energy sources have been discussed, researched, and used in the past but, for equipment, the primary form of alternate fuel has become biodiesel.

Enhancing collaboration in construction machinery between Europe and India

CECE President Alexandre Marchetta and ICEMA President Dimitrov Krishnan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding extending the cooperation between the two continental organisations.

Europe and India: Enhancing trade relations in construction machinery

CECE President Alexandre Marchetta and ICEMA President Dimitrov Krishnan have signed today

Bio Diesel Summit

Hosted by ICEMA, the Bio Diesel Summit, which was held virtually on January 24-25, 2022, stressed on substituting diesel with alternative fuels.

India to develop world-class mega ports, trans-shipment hubs

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said that India is aiming to increase the supply chain efficiency and lowering logistics costs to facilitate achieving its well-defined goal of being a $5 trillion economy by 2025.

India to develop world-class mega ports, trans-shipment hubs

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said that India is aiming to increase the supply chain efficiency and lowering logistics costs to facilitate achieving its well-defined goal of being a $5 trillion economy by 2025.

Construction Technology: The need of the hour!

CW is organising the CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT on July 22-23, 2021, virtually to identify proven, innovative and globally established construction technologies.

India, EU to join hands to build global infra projects

India and the European Union (EU) are looking to team up and build infrastructure projects globally that would counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Mega Infrastructure Summit 2021 to be held on Apr 6-7

The Mega Infrastructure Summit 2021 is all set to welcome you back to an engaging physical forum to unlock and connect you with unlimited networking opportunities.

Structural reforms in mining

Union Minister for Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi said that the government is coming up with many structural reforms in the mining sector to realise its true potential.

Structural reforms in mining sector to realise its true potential: Pralhad Joshi

The proposed changes in mining sector to increase private sector participation

Making mission possible

Five exceptional contractors show how extreme a job site can be, without using stuntman of special effects.

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.

ICF 2020: A Virtual Construction Extravaganza

Just when the 2020 financial year was coming to a close, it was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the industry was already battling issues such as a liquidity crunch, rising bad loans, slowdown in capex, project delays and insolvencies, among others, the last quarter witnessed growth in the negative territory for most businesses. However, despite obstacles and uncertainties being at their peak, a few entities managed to persevere and prevail, posting growth and exhibiting excellence.

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

India Construction Festival - 2019

The festival, organised by FIRST Construction Council in New Delhi from October 15-16, successfully brought together the public and private sector to discuss probable resolutions to impediments faced by the infrastructure sector.

On the right path

It is a fact that the industry is under tremendous pressure of economic slowdown. However, hopes are alive as the government is listening to the problems of the industry and working out resolutions for a faster recovery.

Raising the Bar

The good news is here! India notched the 77th rank in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business, jumping 23 places up from last year. The report also recognises India as one of the top 10 reformers among 190 countries.

6th Annual Equipment India Awards 2018

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

6th AnnuaL EQUIPMENT INDIA Awards 2018

The Annual EQUIPMENT INDIA Awards are here again. In its sixth edition, the Annual Awards to be held on October 25, 2018 in New Delhi, will honour the top performers of construction equipment industry.

Danfoss India launches first enclosed low harmonic drive with passive filters

Danfoss India, an industry leader focused on climate and energy-efficient solutions, unveiled its latest product to the variable frequency drives (VFDs) segment ? an enclosed low harmonic drive with passive filters, at the Energy Efficiency Summit at Hyderabad,

Mines Ministry reviewing NITI Aayog suggestions

The Ministry of Mines is contemplating on and is willing to adopt the method suggested by NITI Aayog CEO, Amitabh Kant regarding major policy changes to allocation and operation of mines in the country, Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said at an ASSOCHAM event held in New Delhi.

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.

New president at CECE

Enrico Prandini has taken over as the new president of the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE), effective January 1, 2018. Prandini is managing director of Komatsu Italia Manufacturing, one of Komatsu?s global officers, and vice president of the Italian Construction Equipment Association (UNACEA).

The Platform for Premieres

Comtrans 2017 has once again demonstrated its position as the leading trade fair for decision makers in the commercial vehicle (CV) and transport industry in Eastern Europe.

Shell Lubricants hosts Energy Efficiency Summit 2017

Shell Lubricants and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) under the aegis of the Energy Efficiency Council along with Godrej GBC, organised the 16th edition of ?Energy Efficiency Summit?, International Conference and Exposition.

COMTRANS 2017 to open doors at Moscow

The international commercial vehicle trade fair COMTRANS 2017 will be opening its doors to visitors from September 5 to 9, 2017, with a separate Press Day on September 4.

India, Russia sign 3 contracts on Kudankulam NPP

India and Russia have signed three contracts for constructing Units 5 and 6 for the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (NPP). These contracts were signed between ASE Group of Companies (a part of ROSATOM State Atomic Energy Corporation) and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL).

Connected Plant solutions

Honeywell Connected Plant solutions enable manufacturers and process industries leverage data and insights to improve the efficiency and profitability of their operations.

Henkel India wins Frost & Sullivan Sustainability Award

Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Pvt Ltd (Henkel India), the leading solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, was honoured at Frost & Sullivan?s Sustainability 4.0 Awards 2017 with the ?Leaders Award? under Large Business - Corporate Category.

Honeywell Connected Plant solutions introduced at first India Technology Summit

At the first India Technology Summit (ITS), Honeywell has introduced its suite of solutions under the Honeywell Connected Plant (HCP) to promote digitisation in industries in support of the government?s Digital India effort. HCP?s transformative solutions enable manufacturers and process industries leverage data and insights to improve the efficiency and profitability of their operations.

India to accelerate $ 200 billion smart cities projects

When the 60 winning cities (with proposals worth over Rs 1.31 lakh crore) become smart, it is expected to positively impact the lives of 72 crore urban population. While Rs 1.05 lakh crore will be spent on area-based development plans, Rs 26,141 crore will be spent on pan-city solutions in the next five years.

BEML exhibits its prowess at IMME 2016

BEML participated in big way in the IMME 2016, the 13th International Mining & Machinery Exhibition and Global Mining Summit being held at Kolkata last month.

On a Positive Note

The 13th International Mining and Machinery Exhibition 2016 (IMME 2016) held during November 16-19 concluded with a positive note on a possible turnaround of Indian mining industry in the coming years. The 13th Global Mining Summit (GMS) 2016 also held concurrently with the IMME 2016.

Germany to collaborate for improved rail connectivity of Indian ports

The Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari said that India and Germany are looking for collaboration on projects for improving rail connectivity of Indian ports.

Shashi Kiran Shetty receives Businessman of the Year award

Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder and Chairman, Allcargo Logistics was awarded the Businessman of the Year award at the India Seatrade Awards held recently at Kochi.

Shashi Kiran Shetty receives Businessman of the Year award

Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder and Chairman, Allcargo Logistics was awarded the Businessman of the Year award at the India Seatrade Awards held recently at Kochi. Allcargo also received ?Coastal Bulk Vessel Operator of the Year? for its outstanding performance in coastal shipping.

Sany Group bags JNPT contract for E-RTG cranes

Sany Group has signed a contract today with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) for design, manufacture and supply of 15 numbers of Electrically-operated Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (E-RTGCs).

Sany Group bags JNPT contract for E-RTG cranes

Sany Group has signed a contract today with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) for design, manufacture and supply of 15 numbers of Electrically-operated Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (E-RTGCs).

M3M Group largest investor at ?Happening Haryana?

The ?Happening Haryana Global Investors Summit? has attracted investors from across the world. Chinese real estate giant Wanda and Gurgaon based M3M Group, a real estate player, emerged as the largest investors in the global and national categories respectively.

Of Truths & Dares

The Indian economy is to grow at 7.5 to 7.75 per cent GDP, which by global standards, is the highest growth. However, the impact on the ground is minimal.

3rd Smart Cities Summit 2016

It was a day-long event that witnessed participation from over 70 distinguished speakers and a high-powered, 50-member Smart Cities Trade Mission led by Bruce Andrews, Deputy Secretary, US Department of Commerce.

Trimex Group signs MoUs

Hyderabad-based Trimex Group has signed two MoUs with Government of Andhra Pradesh to develop mining projects at Bhavanapadu and Kalingapatnam in the state. The MoU was signed by Trimex Group Managing Director Pradeep Koneru in the CII Partnership Summit.

SPIC, Sany sign MoUs with AP Govt

The Government of Andhra Pradesh signed two MoUs with State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) and Sany Group of China, one of the largest global manufacturing companies of construction equipment, in the presence of Ajay Jain, Secretary - Energy, I&I & CRDA of Andhra Pradesh Government, Hou Xuezhong, Executive Director of SPIC Overseas and Tang Xiuguo.

Indo-German trade volume grew 13.5 per cent during first half of 2015

German companies in India are looking forward to the implementation of GST in 2016 which would help in the ease of doing business here, says Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India.

Danfoss showcases VFDs

Danfoss displayed its energy efficient variable frequency drive technologies at CII

CRISP inks MoU with Symbiosis

Centre for Research and Industrial Staff Performance (CRISP) Bhopal and Symbiosis University Pune has joined hands for offering academic, professional and skill development programme and consultancy.

French delegation in Mumbai

A delegation from France Moselle department (North-Eastern France) comprising Moselle public authority, Moselle Economic Agency and Metz city trade department came to Mumbai in order to strengthen links between France

Showcasing Mining Opportunities

The IMME 2014 is poised to showcase the best-in-class equipment, technology and services for the mining industry.

ETIS to be held in France

The Euro-Indian Technology Sourcing (EITS) 2014 business summit will be held in Metz, France from 9-11 December 2014.

A Platform for Used Machinery

UMEX is the only exhibition catering to used machinery segment in Asia. The exhibition was visited by leading luminaries of the industry and senior government officials.

KBLs Coimbatore plant bags award

Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) was recently awarded at the ASSOCHAM?s third Innovation Excellence Awards 2014. The company?s all-women Coimbatore plant won the ?Gold Award

8,500 km by March 2015: How Realistic is the Target?

The Union Finance Minister has set a target of 8,500 km of roads to be completed during the current fiscal year, which simply means construction of about 35.5 km of road per day! In the last couple of years,

Dies, Jigs & Fixtures

Tokai Engineering is a manufacturer of precision dies, jigs and fixtures. The product range includes welding jigs and fixtures, Multi Spot Welding Machines (MSW), Special Purpose Machines (SPMs), welding accessories, MIG welding accessories, spot welding accessories,

AIAIs 4th Global Economic Summit in September

The 4th edition of the Global Economic Summit on Asia...Powering Global Markets, jointly organised by the All India Association of Industries (AIAI) and World Trade Centre, Mumbai is scheduled from 11-13 September 2014 at the Expo Centre, World Trade Centre Mumbai.

CECE gets new president

Eric Lepine, General Manager of Caterpillar France, took over as the new president of the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE). During his 26 years of experience in the industry,

Demolition Award launched

D and Ri has announced the introduction of a new award that will be presented at the World Demolition Summit in Amsterdam on 6 November. Named the 2014 World Demolition Award, it will be presented to the company whose submission is considered by the international judging panel as being the best overall entry, in any relevant category, of all those submitted for the 2014 Awards.

Inspiring innovations

The third EIMA Agrimach India provided the major agriculture markets of India numerous opportunities to explore the latest solutions and technologies in the agri-equipment segment. A report.The third international exhibition and conference on agricultural machinery and equipment.

1st Annual Equipment India Awards 2013

Poised to become the third largest market for construction equipment, India is now a major hub for manufacturers globally. The Indian industry, to its credit, has also remained ahead of the demand curve and has brought in the latest technologies and a variety of equipment to fit all sorts of applications. A report on the first-ever Equipment India Awards held in New Delhi on 14 November 2013...

Special interest group for construction & heavy engineering

The focus will be on building Indian industry readiness for global product development demand.NASSCOM launched a Special Interest Group (SIG) for the construction and heavy engineering (C&HE) sector to radically advance industry readiness for captive consumption and meet global demand for products and design solutions from India.

KBL bags CII Award

Kirloskar Brothers (KBL) has won the Innovative Energy Saving Product Award for Lowest Life Cycle Cost (LLC) pumps and Excellent Energy Efficient Unit Award for Kirloskarvadi plant at the 14th National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2013 by The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

KBL bags CII award for excellence in energy

Kirloskar Brothers (KBL) has won the Innovative Energy Saving Product Award for Lowest Life Cycle Cost (LLC) pumps and Excellent Energy Efficient Unit Award for Kirloskarvadi plant at the 14th National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2013

Engineering the future

The Special Interest Group for construction and heavy engineering was formed at the NASSCOM engineering summit with a focus on building Indian industry readiness for global product development demand. NASSCOM recently launched a Special Interest Group (SIG) for the construction and heavy engineering (C&HE) sector to radically advance industry readiness for captive consumption

International Mining & Machinery Exhibition

The Indian mining sector will emerge stronger with a better and more transparent mining policy and according to McKinsey Report, the metals and mining sector can contribute to $150 billion per annum to GDP.The two day international conference ?Global Mining Summit? kick-started alongside the four day International Mining & Machinery Exhibition with a specific focus on exploration, technology, policy frameworks and emerging business opportunities in the Indian mining and coal sectors.

A Resounding Success

India?s largest Industrial Trade Fairs of Hannover attracted more than 6,000 business visitors.With the first-ever event in the north, Industrial Trade Fairs of Hannover made a mark in the city with 6,174 business visitors during the four days of their five concurrent shows held in November 2012. The number of exhibitors have exceeded to eight per cent in comparison with the last year. Out of the same, we had a combination of 60 per cent Indian exhibitors and 40 per cent international companies

The crack of dawn

The India Construction Festival, held in Delhi from 12-15 September, organised by ASAPP Media Information Group ( publishers of Equipment India) served to restore some of the lost faith and confidence in the infrastructure industry

Fluids that Meet All Demands

Specialised lubricants need to be carefully chosen to optimise equipment performance, lifespan, and profitability.

The show must go on...

The latest research report by CRISIL on private sector capex is a clear indication of the extent to which growth has been stalled by policy inaction and lack of speedy clearances of projects.

Potain Helps Build India's Mega Structure

Potain cranes build world?s tallest residential tower in India. Three Potain cranes are at the centre of construction at the 442 m tall World One tower in Mumbai, India

Pushing Boundaries

Taking the cue from the Indian economy, BKT is on a stable ground and moving fast on the growth path, with consistent strive to push the boundaries.With an objective of 35 percent y.o.y growth, and achieving the same (on average basis) for the past decade, BKT is continuing this momentum in the new decade also.

CBF Technical Summit

The technical summit brought together loads of customers and gave a platform to get candid about its product line and enhance their knowledge on brake technology, international standards, product selection and maintenance.

GSK55 offers easy access

A Grove GSK55 trailer mounted crane travelled to a remote mountain village in Germany for a recent job. The 55 T capacity GSK55 is a trailer mounted AT on a carrier that can be towed by any standard truck. The crane journeyed to a sintering plant in Mensing hausen to make a series of lifts as part of a repair project. Mensing?hausen is a small village in the Rothaargebirge mountain ra?nge.

A New World Record

The world's largest crawler crane, the Sany SCC86000TM (3,600T), successfully rolled off the assembly line on May 18, 2011.

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