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.

ACE and Kato Collaborate for High-End Crane Manufacturing in India

ACE and Kato Works form a joint venture to manufacture advanced cranes.

Mahindra to Set Up Largest Integrated Auto and Tractor Facility in Maharashtra

Rs 15,000 crore investment planned for Nagpur manufacturing hub from 2028

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

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.

Union Budget 2026–27 Marks a Milestone for Construction Equipment Manufacturing

ICEMA’s Long-Standing Demand for Incentive Scheme Announced

Electrification is a major focus for us globally

Alexander Susanek, COO, Palfinger AG • Santhosh Rao, VP Regional Sales & Service, APAC, Palfinger Asia Pacific PTE

Digital tech are embedded across product and service layers

Siddharth Chaturvedi, Head Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company

India’s Auto Component Industry Grows 8.2% to USD 80.2 Billion

Backed by record vehicle production and strong policy support, India’s automotive component ecosystem is steadily evolving

From Local Player to Global Force

India’s construction equipment industry is shifting from domestic focus to becoming a global manufacturing and export powerhouse.

The $100 Bn Opportunity

As India pushes ahead with roads, mining, and mega infrastructure, the construction equipment industry stands at an inflection point—where resilience, technology, and collaboration will decide its future.

Backhoe Boom

India’s backhoe loader market is booming, with sales crossing 53,000 units in FY25.

Future Excavated

India’s infrastructure boom is unearthing a new era of smart, sustainable, and connected hydraulic excavators powering tomorrow’s construction landscape.

Off-Road Revolution

OTR tyres are driving a new era in heavy-duty mobility, transforming performance, safety, and durability across mining, construction, and infrastructure’s toughest terrains

Kobelco CE India Marks Milestone with 20,000th Excavator

This facility serves both domestic and international markets

Bonfiglioli invests Rs 320 cr in India expansion

Bonfiglioli Transmissions, the Indian subsidiary of Bonfiglioli Group, a global leader in power transmission and drive solutions, celebrated a significant milestone with the foundation stone laying ceremony for its new industry and automation facility in Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu, and the inauguration of its technology and innovation hub in Chennai.

Bonfiglioli invests Rs 320 cr in India expansion

Lays foundation stone for global technology and innovation centre

We want to integrate sustainability into our business

Manish Bhatnagar, Managing Director, SKF India, speaks on the role of modern technologies and automation for improving competitiveness.

Cummins India PAT at Rs 420 cr in Q1FY2024

PBT at Rs 551 cr was higher by 33% compared to the same quarter last year

Earthmovers Surge Ahead

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

ICRA predicts 4-6% growth in FY25 tyre sales

ICRA stated that domestic tyre sale volumes are expected to experience a moderate growth of four to six per cent in this fiscal year, following an estimated pace of six to eight per cent in the previous financial year.

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.

Abilities secures patent for revolutionary piston technology

The technology is poised to transform the engine components landscape

Fuelling Innovation

Lubricants are essential to keeping engines and industrial machinery in optimal condition.

ExxonMobil to build lubricant manufacturing plant in India

Exxon Mobil said announced it is investing about Rs 900 crore to build a lubricant manufacturing plant at the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation’s Isambe Industrial Area in Raigad.

Navigating the Depths

How IIoT is enhancing safety and efficiency in underground mining.

Entering an era of transformation

Off-the-road tyre manufacturers and suppliers are facing brand-new difficulties as a result of technological advancements and evolving end-user needs that are pushing the market into uncharted terrain.

India eyes overseas copper, lithium mines to meet domestic shortfall

India is exploring ways to secure supplies of metals such as copper and lithium from some of the world's top producers by acquiring overseas mines as part of efforts to meet rising domestic demand government sources said.

Mining the Future

With prospects in both surface mining and underground mining, the Indian market for mining equipment appears to have a bright future.

Our products will be a game-changer for mining industry

Rajiv Poddar Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries

ACMA seeks uniform 18% GST for all auto components

Auto components industry body ACMA has urged the government for a uniform GST rate of 18 percent on all auto parts to curb the impact of counterfeits in the aftermarket operations.

ACMA seeks uniform 18% GST for all auto components

ACMA has urged the government for a uniform GST rate of 18 per cent on all auto parts to curb the impact of counterfeits in the aftermarket operations.

Jindal Stainless revenue up 36% YoY

JSHL’s sales volume stood at 182,474 tonnes, up by 23% over the corresponding period last year (CPLY).

Coal mining is expected to drive demand

PK Ganguly, Head – Marketing (Domestic Sales), Balkrishna Industries, shares his thoughts on the market scenario and how the company is gearing up to meet the growing demands in the market.

VE Commercial Vehicles opens new truck plant at Bhopal

This is the eighth manufacturing facility of VECV in Madhya Pradesh.

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.

Commercial coal mining can reduce coal import: CRISIL

The government’s move to open up commercial coal mining can halve the annual expenditure incurred on importing non-coking coal.

Handling methods need to be upgraded at Indian ports

Kalmar has been pioneer in many path-breaking technologies in port handling solutions. Praveen Waychal, Director - Solution Sales, India Region, Cargotec India, elaborates on the Indian port scenario and the latest container handling solutions.

Gaining Momentum

Ports sector in India is gaining momentum with steadily growing cargo traffic and the expansions progressing at various ports. Development of new ports add to this momentum. Port equipment players are looking at this trend positively.

Privatisation of coal mining

India's coal demand-supply balance still remains tilted in favour of coal imports as the state-run miners, Coal India and the Singareni Collieries Company have been unable to entirely meet India's coal demand, especially for higher grade thermal coal/washed coal and coking coal.

Indian CE Market: AN Overview

Strong domestic demand generated by ongoing infrastructure development projects resulted in the construction equipment market rising to an all-time high of 72,197 units in 2011.

Global metal market trends

The global economy is doing well. Growth already beat expectations this year and the global economy will continue to quicken in 2018.

Equipment India awards & ceo forum 2017

It was 6.15 p.m. with 15 minutes more to go for the mega event of the infrastructure equipment industry. Meanwhile, the Viceroy Hall at the heritage Claridges Hotel located in New Delhi's famed Lutyen's Zone was already filled to capacity.

Shaping Engineers for Tomorrow

ABB India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) to establish a first of its kind SCoE for teachers, students and industry engineers to develop a deeper understanding of the underlying multi-physics and design principles for the manufacturing of various best-in-class electro-mechanical equipment in India.

Indian Mining Poised to Boom

National Capital Goods Policy 2016

The National Capital Goods Policy 2016 has been the talking point for some time now. It is a policy that is not short on intent. It is conclusive but not entirely comprehensive. Some critical elements have been surprisingly left out.

Engineering design is a must for ?Make in India? campaign

Financial year 2015-16 is expected to give a growth of about 15 per cent over the previous year. Infrastructure is going to be the major growth driver which in turn will set other wheels into motion.

Make in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched an ambitious campaign ?Make in India?, which aims to turn the country into a global manufacturing hub. The campaign projects India as an investment destination and develop, promote and market India as a leading manufacturing destination and as a hub for design and information.