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How Collaborative Intelligence Is Shaping the Future

Intelligent machines are meant to assess risk, interpret operating conditions, prioritise actions, and balance safety, productivity, and efficiency, write KAMAL DEEP SETHI.

Radialisation is becoming increasingly important: Amit Tolani, CEAT

Amit Tolani, CEO, CEAT Specialty

We are addressing the trends that will shape the future of construction

- VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India

The idea was to have an Italian design, but Indian prices

- Jainil Surelia, Director, Macons Equipments

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

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

There will not be one solution; there will be multiple solutions

- Deepak Shetty, Managing Director and CEO, JCB India

We are continuously improving our localisation

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

This is our decade. This is our moment

- Sunil Chaturvedi, Chairman, Gainwell

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

The technology gap between Western and Indian equipment has narrowed

- Manish Mathur, CEO – Cranes, ACE

Equipcare Showcases Workshop on Wheels at Bauma CONEXPO

Mobile maintenance solution aims to cut equipment downtime at remote worksites.

“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

Engineering the Hybrid Future

Hybrid technology drives Infra Engineers India Pvt. Ltd's (IEPL) next phase of growth.

Powering the Hybrid Transformation

EPL scales EV hybrid excavators with new orders and Southeast Asia expansion.

Bridgestone India launches ‘Tyres Carry Life’ digital film

Campaign marks 30 years in India with a focus on safety, quality and trust

Sinoboom launches collision avoidance system for scissor lifts

CARS uses multiple sensors to detect overhead obstacles and restrict lift movement

bauma ConExpo Exclusive: We are building an ecosystem around the machine: Rentease

Meghraj Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, Rentease

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

Ashish Dhir, Chief Operating Officer, Eastman Impex

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

Propel launches AVJ 813 jaw crusher at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026

New 350 TPH crusher is offered in Track Mounted, ProFast and Skid formats

Shell Launches Rimula R4 Plus at BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2026

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

SDLG India Announces Rs 1,500 Crore Investment Plan

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

Volvo CE launches EC650 mining excavator at bauma CONEXPO India

Volvo CE unveils 65T excavator alongside construction and electric solutions.

Bridgestone India Opens New Select Store in Pune

New outlet expands premium tyre and wheel care services in Hinjewadi

Liebherr LB 25 Powers Railway Foundation Work in Mexico

Viking-themed drilling rig tackles basalt layers for AIFA-Pachuca rail project

SCHWING Stetter India Showcases 27 Solutions at bauma CONEXPO

Company highlights AI-enabled concrete equipment and new solutions

ELGi Showcases Portable Air Solutions at bauma CONEXPO India

Compressors target construction, drilling and mining applications

Gainwell CAT Launches CAT 355 Excavator at bauma CONEXPO India

New excavator targets severe-duty mining and quarry applications

InfraServe Global Launches Five Products at bauma CONEXPO India

New equipment targets road maintenance, asphalt and concrete applications

JEHEL Showcases Hydraulic Material Handling Solutions at bauma 2026

Company highlights integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities

ACE Showcases Next-Gen Equipment at bauma CONEXPO 2026

New cranes, backhoe loader and scissor lifts focus on safety and efficiency

JK Tyre Launches Four OTR Tyres at bauma CONEXPO India 2026

New range targets construction, material handling and mining applications

Tata Motors Showcases Aggregates Portfolio at bauma 2026

New gensets, industrial engines and live axle target construction applications

Liebherr Showcases Equipment at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026

Portfolio targets construction, quarrying, recycling and infrastructure applications

Caterpillar Unveils New Machines at bauma CONEXPO India 2026

New Cat excavator, dozer and grader target mining, infrastructure and roads

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

SCHWING Stetter India to Showcase 26 Products at bauma CONEXPO

Company to display construction equipment innovations under ‘Engineering Future’ theme

Tata Hitachi Opens New Warehouse at Kharagpur Plant

Facility aims to strengthen supply chain and improve customer support

Chicago Pneumatic Launches CPS 950-300 Portable Air Compressor

New compressor targets drilling, mining and solar foundation applications

BGI Opens Aerospace Facility, Targets Rs 500 Crore Revenue by 2029

Bevel Gears India inaugurates Bengaluru unit for aerospace and defence gearing

Escorts Kubota launches new Farmtrac tractors to mark 30 years

Farmtrac unveils Dark Edition and PROMAXX 2.0 tractor ranges in India

NHAI Tightens AI-Machine Construction Norms

Non-compliant stretches may lose payment eligibility

$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?

Under Pressure

Higher loads, longer operating hours and tougher applications are putting new demands on off-road tyres.

Technology: The New Risk Shield

As infrastructure projects grow larger, more complex and capital-intensive, technology is emerging as a critical tool to identify risks early, improve project visibility and protect returns across the asset lifecycle

Building Roads for a Changing Climate

India’s road infrastructure is facing a new test as extreme weather, resource constraints and sustainability demands reshape conventional design and construction practices.

The Confidence Roadmap

India’s roads and highways sector has mastered scale. The next challenge is creating an ecosystem where contracts are fair, risks are shared, projects are better prepared, technology is predictive and capital can invest with confidence.

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

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.

Uptime is driving the next generation of OTR tyres

Shyam Gyanani, Founder and MD, Trident International

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

Powering the Hybrid Transformation

IEPL delivers intelligent, sustainable, and high-performance equipment solutions that redefine industry standards.

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

Equipment is getting bigger; tyres must keep pace.

Farid Ahmed, Head - Product Management (OHT), BKT

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

Mahindra Unveils BLAZO i-TRK With 10% Better Mileage

New heavy truck offers 48-hour uptime guarantee and iMAXX 2.0 telematics

BKT to Showcase Advanced Off-Highway Tyres at Bauma ConExpo

BKT will display tyre solutions for construction, mining and industrial applications

Faresin Appoints Haulotte as Australia Telehandler Distributor

Haulotte will distribute Faresin telehandlers across Australia’s rental sector

BKT Unveils Immersive Tyre Installation at Mumbai Airport

Airport activation highlights BKT’s expansion into broader mobility markets

Liebherr Opens EUR 2.5 Million Excavator Test Bench

Colmar facility speeds up durability testing and autonomous machine validation

XCMG Starts Production at Indonesia New Energy Plant

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

Doosan Bobcat S510 Skid-Steer Loader

The Doosan Bobcat S510 Skid-Steer Loader is a versatile machine designed to deliver reliable performance across a wide range of construction, material handling, landscaping and utility applications.

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.

The New Road Race

From intelligent compaction to connected paving, India’s highway sector looks beyond kilometres per day

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.

Inside LiuGong’s Factory of the Future

With electric machines sharing the spotlight alongside modern manufacturing, LiuGong’s new Pithampur facility signals a decisive shift towards sustainable and customer-centric growth.

Mitigating M2M Collision Risks in Underground Mining

Machine-to-machine collisions in underground mines can have devastating consequences for worker safety, equipment availability and productivity. HARSHVARDHAN SINGH explores the factors contributing to these incidents and outlines practical strategies for preventing them.

Green Construction through Cement Innovation

Indian Cement Review (ICR) and Fuller Technologies brought industry, policy and technology leaders together to discuss how cement innovation can drive green construction at scale.

HAVER & BOECKER Showcases AI and Sustainable Filtration Solutions

Company to present robotics, AI systems and eco-friendly filtration at POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2026

Smiley Monroe Invests Rs 6 Crore in Hosur Facility Expansion

New India facility to boost production capacity and regional support

Zoomlion Expands European Service and Training Network

The network offers four-hour on-site support across over 20 European countries.

Ground Mobility Systems Backs Electra Mining Forklift Competition

Ground Mobility Systems will provide ground protection for forklift contest.

Second TBM Starts Work on India’s First Undersea Rail Tunnel

Machine begins excavation beneath Thane Creek for bullet train project

WOLFF Cranes Support New Hotel Project in Medina

Two tower cranes aid construction to expand accommodation for pilgrims

Liebherr Launches LMC 80 Soil Mixing Cutter

New cutter soil mixer offers low-noise ground improvement

ACE, KATO Form JV to Make High-Capacity Cranes in India

ACE KATO will produce cranes for Indian and global markets

LTTS Launches Ainfonix 4.0 for Process Industries

AI platform turns engineering records into decision-ready data

The Risk of Negative Bids

Aggressive undercutting, intensified competition and declining project flow are raising concerns over quality, sustainability and contractor viability in the highways sector.

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.

Road to Viksit Bharat

Key insights on quality, safety and sustainability from the RAHSTA 2026 Roundtable.

India is one of the most promising underground infra markets globally

Barad Sharma, CEO, Amberg Engineering, discusses the future of underground construction, digital engineering, and sustainable infrastructure development.

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 future of road construction is digital

Ramesh Palagiri, MD and CEO, Wirtgen India, speaks on how road construction equipment will evolve to meet future infrastructure requirements.

The road construction site of 2047 will be highly connected

Pradeep Shrivastava, Business Unit Head – Asphalt BU, Sany India, discusses the role of road construction equipment in transforming the country’s road and highway network.

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.

Road equipment will evolve into intelligent and sustainable machines

Sharwan Agnihotri, Sales Head – North, West, and Central, HD Construction Equipment India, speaks on how the ideal road construction project site of the future will look like and how road construction equipment will evolve to meet future infrastructure requirements.

Road equipment is becoming the intelligence behind infrastructure

Dheeraj Panda, Managing Director, Ammann India, speaks on the key trends currently shaping demand for road construction equipment in India.

Road equipment is the engine of Vision 2047.”

VG Sakthikumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India, speaks on technologies such as telematics, machine control, automation, AI and connected job sites and how it is improving productivity, quality and project execution.

Construction equipment will connect digital and real worlds

Masamitsu Ishikawa, Senior Manager, Komatsu India, discusses the role of road construction equipment in transforming the country’s road and highway network.

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

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