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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?
Global Industrial Opportunity Behind India’s CE Boom
India’s construction equipment market is becoming a launchpad for a larger industrial opportunity. RAJESH NATH examines how localisation, technology, global partnerships and exports can help turn domestic scale into lasting international competitiveness.
Machinery Behind Faster Infra
India’s infrastructure ambitions are placing greater demands on project execution, making productivity, uptime and efficiency critical. SIDDHARTH CHATURVEDI explores how advanced equipment, digitalisation, predictive maintenance and lifecycle support can help deliver projects faster and more efficiently.
From Domestic Scale to Global Relevance
India’s construction equipment industry has the scale to look beyond domestic demand, but competing globally will require stronger engineering, suppliers, technology and skills. VG SAKTHIKUMAR outlines the capabilities needed to make export readiness a core part of India’s CE journey.
Technology Shift Reshaping the Aggregates Industry
India’s infrastructure push is changing what customers expect from construction and aggregates equipment. HARPREET SINGH examines how automation, connectivity, lifecycle services and electrification are driving the next phase of productivity
The New Productivity Equation
India’s construction equipment industry has built scale; the next challenge is to build intelligence into that scale. SP RAJAN explores how digitalisation, data, AI, localisation and skills could reshape equipment productivity by 2030.
India’s Next Advantage: Trust
India has built the scale to become a major construction equipment manufacturing base. ATASI DAS argues that quality, localisation, exports, technology, skills and sustainability will determine whether that ambition translates into global trust.
From Localisation to Global Competitiveness
India’s construction equipment industry has the scale, talent and market opportunity to emerge as a global manufacturing force. The next leap, however, will depend on how effectively the industry strengthens localisation, manufacturing excellence, technology, supply chains and skills. SANJEEV BAJAJ outlines why these capabilities will be critical to making India a trusted global source of construction equipment by 2030
From Manufacturing Scale to Global Innovation
India’s construction equipment ecosystem is entering a new phase, where manufacturing scale must be matched by deeper capabilities in technology, sustainability and product development. RATNESH SINHA explores how integrated manufacturing, R&D, sustainable practices and global market access can help India emerge as a globally relevant hub for construction equipment innovation and engineering.
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
From ‘Make in India’ to ‘Make for the World’
India’s ambition to become a global construction equipment manufacturing hub will depend on more than production scale. NEERAJ KULKARNI examines how manufacturing excellence, advanced technologies, quality and deeper localisation can help Indian industry compete in global markets.
For us, a filter is not a commodity; it’s a technology
- Amit Kini, DGM – Marketing and Product Manager, MANN+HUMMEL
The idea was to have an Italian design, but Indian prices
- Jainil Surelia, Director, Macons Equipments
The equipment has to be self-sufficient in most ways
- Sanjeev Bajaj, Chief Officer, Construction Equipment Business Division, Escorts Kubota Limited
We want to offer solutions beyond the product itself
Gurman Reen, Director Sales India - Construction Industries, Caterpillar
“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
bauma ConExpo Exclusive: We are evolving from an engine supplier to a solution provider: Cummins India
Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader, Cummins India Limited
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
Gainwell CAT Launches CAT 355 Excavator at bauma CONEXPO India
New excavator targets severe-duty mining and quarry applications
BGI Opens Aerospace Facility, Targets Rs 500 Crore Revenue by 2029
Bevel Gears India inaugurates Bengaluru unit for aerospace and defence gearing
We intend to strengthen our footprint through greater localisation
Ramesh Palagiri, MD & CEO, Wirtgen India
$1.2 Billion Bet!
Can a $1.2-billion government incentive scheme catalyse $1.8 billion in fresh investment, reduce import dependence and build India into a global manufacturing hub for construction equipment?
We will unveil five new products
VG Sakthikuma, Chairman & Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India
CE Industry: The Productivity Race
India’s construction equipment industry is entering a new phase where productivity, technology and lifecycle efficiency are becoming critical to staying competitive
Engineered for the Toughest Terrain
As infrastructure, mining and construction activity accelerates, Rubber King Tyres is strengthening its focus on application-engineered tyre solutions that enhance durability, uptime and equipment productivity
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
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
Jagdamba Trailers Bags Order for 200 Tip Trailers
Thriveni places repeat order for iron ore transport trailers
Escorts Kubota Breaks Ground on New UP Manufacturing Plant
Rs 2,000 crore greenfield facility to expand tractor and equipment capacity
The Road Ahead Begins Here
The future of India’s roads took centre stage at RAHSTA Expo 2026, where policymakers, contractors and industry leaders came together under one roof. The event blended thought leadership, technology showcase and industry recognition into a single powerful platform.
The Road to Excellence!
From engineering excellence and next-generation equipment to integrated mobility and quality materials, the RAHSTA Awards reflected how India’s road sector is evolving from rapid expansion to creating long-term value.
ACE, KATO Form JV to Make High-Capacity Cranes in India
ACE KATO will produce cranes for Indian and global markets
Build Better, Not Cheaper
Aggressive underbidding and rising costs are pushing India’s road sector towards unsustainable growth. The industry must focus on innovation-led execution, not just cheaper contracts, says ABHIJIT SOM.
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.
Execution speed, not funding, will decide infra success
Guido Azzolin, CEO, MB Crusher, shares his views on how decentralised material processing, equipment versatility and recycling can improve productivity and reduce project costs.
JCB India Achieves 600,000-Machine Milestone
Landmark backhoe loader highlights decades of infrastructure support
Vertical Moves
Efficient material handling is helping high-rise projects overcome space, safety and logistics challenges, ensuring faster, smarter and seamless vertical construction.
Build Better, Not Cheaper
Aggressive underbidding and rising costs are pushing India’s road sector towards unsustainable growth. The industry must focus on innovation-led execution, not just cheaper contracts, says ABHIJIT SOM.
Rental market is expected to grow Rs 42,000 cr by 2030
Col (Retd) Shaishav Srivastava, CEO, Synfra, explains the market gaps, technology challenges, operator ecosystem, financing opportunities and the future of equipment rentals in India.
Manitou Rolls Out 15,000th Machine in India
Milestone reflects customer trust and partner support
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?
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
Beyond Deployment: Managing Regulatory Risks in IEs
Regulatory risks often emerge after deployment, shaping how industrial equipment businesses scale and operate, write HIMANSHU OJHA and SUPRATIM GUHA.
Can India Build the World’s Next CE Hub?
India’s construction equipment sector is moving from import dependence to global manufacturing leadership, driven by localisation and innovation.
CE Industry Sustains Strong Momentum in Feb 2026
The consistency of expansion across segments highlights a well-distributed demand environment, rather than growth being concentrated in a few pockets.
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.
MYCRANE Crosses 1,000 India Customers
Digital crane procurement gains strong momentum in India.
Niftylift Wins Supplier of the Year Award
Company secures third straight win at Hire Awards 2026
HD Hyundai Expands Dealership with Portrucks in Uttar Pradesh
Portrucks joins as authorised partner for material handling solutions
HAVER & BOECKER Expands Service Capacity in Turkey
HAVER & BOECKER expands its service footprint in Turkey by opening a new service center in partnership with Ilka, aimed at reducing response times and enhancing customer relationships in the region.
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 RELIEF Factor!
As geopolitical tensions disrupt key shipping routes, India’s construction equipment exporters are navigating rising costs and delayed deliveries. The Government’s RELIEF initiative offers timely support—but also highlights the urgent need for stronger supply chain resilience.
Rewriting India’s Road Story
Why the next phase of highway growth will be defined not by kilometres, but by quality, capital and capability.
Connected Cylinders, Connected Sites
Smart hydraulic cylinders are transforming construction equipment into connected, data-driven systems that boost uptime, safety and fleet efficiency, writes ABANI KANT SAHU.
From Machines to Intelligent Ecosystems
How digitisation and connected technologies are reshaping construction equipment performance, fleet management, and jobsite efficiency, writes SIDDHARTH CHATURVEDI.
Drive Under Pressure
Global tariff realignments are pushing equipment manufacturers and component suppliers to rethink sourcing, writes PIERO GUIZZETTI.
Innovation and R&D are central to maintaining our competitive edge
Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Conmat Heavy Industries, speaks on the strategies to navigate global and market disruptions while maintaining competitiveness and supply chain resilience.
Building Resilient Pathways for Future of Compaction
At Dynapac, digitisation is structured around three integrated solutions — DYN@link, DYN@LYZER, and the NEXUS system — forming a connected intelligence ecosystem, writes ABHIJIT SOM.
When Tyres Go Digital!
Today, Rubber King’s story is not just about tyres. It is about how drive fuels disruption, and digitisation turns it into sustainable growth, writes DEVIN GAWARVALA.
Ingersoll Rand India Posts 19% Q3 Revenue Growth
Strong industrial demand lifts revenue to Rs 455 crore
Mahindra to Set Up Largest Integrated Auto and Tractor Facility in Maharashtra
Rs 15,000 crore investment planned for Nagpur manufacturing hub from 2028
Weak Anti-Dumping Enforcement Hurting OEMs
As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing.
Budget FY27: What It Means for India’s CE Sector
The Union Budget 2026–27 has delivered a clear and positive signal for India’s construction equipment (CE) industry
Tracks & Traction
Undercarriage parts bear the weight, provide stability, and drive performance for construction machines, shaping the backbone of heavy equipment.
Our strategy in India is twofold: Joachim Braun of ABB
Joachim Braun, President – Process Industries, ABB, speaks on the key challenges faced globally and how these compare with India
Budget FY27: What It Means for India’s CE Sector
With record public capex and a long-awaited incentive scheme for equipment manufacturing, the Union Budget signals a turning point for India’s CE industry amid slowing demand.
India Builds, China Supplies?
As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing.
Union Budget 2026–27 Marks a Milestone for Construction Equipment Manufacturing
ICEMA’s Long-Standing Demand for Incentive Scheme Announced
EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes
EU anti-dumping action signals turning point for global lifting equipment markets.
India Builds, China Supplies?
As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing
Balu Forge Inducted into NATO Supply Chain for High-Precision Defence Components
Certified supplier of mission critical defence components for NATO member states
Rs.75,000 cr Push
How policy, private capital and heavy equipment are redefining India’s port equipment industry.
Sustainability is integral to our global and India roadmap: V Balakrishnan, Trelleborg
Vinay Balakrishnan, General Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions India, speaks on the key trends shaping product development and market strategy in the Indian market.
We aim to deepen collaborations with OEMs: C Krishnamurthy, BorgWarner
Chandrasekar Krishnamurthy, Global Director of Product Management, BorgWarner, discusses the company’s expanding footprint in India and its pivotal role in the nation’s electric vehicle transformation.
Local manufacturing is central to our positioning
Arun Manikkath, Chief Technology Officer, Mineralx Flowtech
We position ourselves as a technology leader in filtration
• Harald Spaeth, President – Heavy Duty & Industrial, Mann+Hummel • Sudeesh Karimbingal, Managing Director India & Vice President – OE RoA, Mann+Hummel
We’re evolving from a supplier to a solution partner
Chandrashekar V, MD and CEO, Gmmco
We are shifting from diesel to electric and hybrid machines
Sagar Sawlani, CEO – SAARC, Dingli AWP India
Integration with OEMs is fundamental to our success
Shveta Arya, Managing Director, Cummins India
Electrification and smart hydraulics anchor our strategy
BV Ramesh, Managing Director, and Sheshadri Raman, Chief Business officer, Mobile Applications, Bosch Rexroth (India)
We see strong long-term potential in India
Franc Cui, Technical Center Director, Polygon (Xiamen) Composite Materials AVNISH KUMAR, Director, ATCORP
EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes
EU anti-dumping action signals turning point for global lifting equipment markets.
MYCRANE Named Digital Innovation Partner
MYCRANE, the first global platform for crane rental and purchase, has been appointed Digital Innovation Partner for Heavy Equipment Connect Forum & Expo 2026 (HEC), a new government-backed event designed to reflect Saudi Arabia’s $1 trillion industrial transformation.
CASE Ka Bharosa Wins Best Integrated Campaign at WMC 2025
CASE Construction honoured for trust-led marketing strategy.
Future Gearing
Innovation in materials and engineering is redefining how gears and drives deliver power, efficiency and motion.
We are extremely bullish on the Indian CE market
Prafulla Deoskar, GM - Transmission Division, Kirloskar Pneumatic Company.
Customising CE Motion Control
The construction equipment industry relies on components that can withstand extreme loads, constant shock, abrasive conditions, and continuous movement.
We have introduced TipMatix in our truck hydraulics segment.
Sitaram Ganeshan, President, Wipro Hydraulics
We have introduced TipMatix in our truck hydraulics segment
Sitaram Ganeshan, President, Wipro Hydraulics
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