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Powering India’s $30-Trillion Leap

India’s $30-trillion dream hinges on infrastructure, where construction equipment transforms from heavy machines into smart, sustainable, nation-building enablers.

India’s Construction Equipment Bestsellers

Anand Sundaresan received the Lifetime Honour and Vivekanand Vanmeeganathan was named Person of the Year at the Equipment India Awards, held on September 4, 2025, at the Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai

In five years, our India focus is scaling responsibly for future mobility

Nitin Mengi, Vice President – Lubrizol Additives IMEA and CMD, Lubrizol India, speaks on how the company is addressing the specific lubrication and additive needs of heavy machinery under extreme operating conditions.

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.

Powerscreen Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Voltas in India

The appointment in 2000 came at a pivotal time for the Indian mining and construction industry

Godrej Secures Largest Carbon Capture Equipment Export to Europe

Godrej Enterprises Group’s Process Equipment business has secured an international order to supply its largest-ever equipment for a carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) facility in Europe.

Volvo Construction Equipment Refocuses Presence in China

Ajax Engineering Posts Stable Q1 Amid CEV-5 Transition

Ajax is on track to commission its upcoming Adinarayanahosahalli plant in the second half of FY26.

VE Commercial Vehicles Registers 7.4% Sales Growth in July 2025

Eicher-branded trucks and buses recorded sales of 6,940 units in July 2025.

MHI Compressor Names Shohei Toyota as President and CEO

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International Corporation (MCO-I), a leader in the design and manufacturing of compressors, steam turbines and associated auxiliaries, has named Shohei Toyota as president and CEO.

Eicher Trucks Introduces Eicher Pro Plus Range

Extended cargo body options for e-commerce and parcel goods segments

Propel is at the forefront of digital transformation.”

V Senthil Kumar, Managing Director of Propel Industries, discusses key technological advancements in crushing and screening equipment and the future of the market in India.

BOMAG: Shaping India’s Roads

BOMAG drives India’s growth with world-class manufacturing and road-building innovation.

We are among the global top 3 in tech adoption

Subramanian Sarma, Deputy Managing Director & President, L&T

There is a strong shift toward automation

Sharwan Agnihotri, Head - Mining & Export Business, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment (India), speaks on the role of the Hi-Track digital solution, and how it enhanced the management and monitoring of mining excavators.

Backhoe Boom

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

DCVMI Inaugurates New Manufacturing Plant in Cikarang

Indonesian Plant Will Be Supported by Well-Established Indian Operations Through CKD Kits

VE Commercial Vehicles Records Sale of 7,402 Units in May 2025

VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) is a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors.

The outlook for hydraulic excavators is promising

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India is one of the leading manufacturers of construction and earthmoving equipment. Sharwan Agnihotri, Head – Mining & Export Business, discusses the specific features and benefits that make hydraulic excavators well-suited for the Indian market.

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

CASE Introduces ‘Vijeta’ Initiative to Boost Employability in CE Sector

The programme is aimed at empowering underprivileged youth

Trump Tariffs: A Hit or an Opportunity?

When Trump’s tariff war disrupted global trade, India’s construction equipment sector faced challenges—but also seized new export opportunities as global buyers turned away from China and looked toward India

DICV Demonstrates Resilience in Challenging 2024

Embraced cultural transformation through the “BharatBenz Way”

Big Apple Boosts India’s Manufacturing Optics

ACE Showcases India’s Engineering Excellence

Action Construction Equipment (ACE), India’s leading material handling and construction equipment manufacturer and market leader in the mobile cranes and tower cranes segment, holds a 63 per cent share in mobile cranes and 60 per cent in tower cranes, driving growth across infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, logistics, defense, and agriculture

Graders of Tomorrow

Shaping the future of infra, motor graders are evolving with advanced tech and precision to meet the growing demands of tomorrow’s construction landscape.

Proposed Steel Import Duty Worries Indian CE Industry

Steel is a critical raw material in the manufacture of construction equipment.

CASE Construction Rolls out BS V-Compliant Machine from Pithampur Plant

The rollout underscores CASE’s proactive approach toward environmental responsibility

Small is the New Big!

How mini construction equipment is reshaping India’s infrastructure landscape

Making Roads Smarter

India’s asphalt plant industry is undergoing a smart transformation, powered by innovation, sustainability, and localisation—redefining how roads are built with greener tech, digital control, and local manufacturing muscle

Embracing Digital Transformation

India’s SME manufacturing sector is at a crossroads, poised to embrace digital transformation, sustainable practices, and innovation. However, challenges like legacy systems and skilled labour shortages remain as barriers to growth.

TIL Marks Manufacturing Excellence with 400th Hyster-TIL ReachStacker

This milestone, achieved over 14 years since the first ReachStacker production in 2010

Proposed Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports a Major Concern for Indian CE Industry

Steel is a critical raw material in the manufacture of construction equipment

CASE India Expands Distribution Reach with a New Dealership in Raipur

The new facility features a fully equipped workshop

Caterpillar Powers Today and Drives Tomorrow at bauma 2025

Celebrating Caterpillar’s Centennial and ‘The Next 100 Years’.

CPC to export lubricants to Bangladesh

Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna stated that that plans are in place to begin exporting lubricating oil within the next two months.

Unlocking the Power of North East

India’s North Eastern states, nestled between the Himalayas and the vast trade routes of Southeast Asia, have often remained untapped due to logistical challenges and limited industrial exposure.

We're boosting R&D in our technology centers for innovation in construction machinery

Seshan Iyer, President, Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaffler India

Propel continues to invest in innovation

V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries, speaks on the company’s strategy in the export market.

The export market plays a pivotal role in our growth strategy

Ajay Malik, Head – International Business, Action Construction Equipment (ACE), speaks on the new products the company is showcasing at Bauma 2025.

Indian Mining and CE Industry Faces Modest Growth

The slowdown is attributed to reduced domestic project award activity

Embracing Digital Transformation

Propel continues to invest in innovation

V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries, speaks on the company’s strategy in the export market.

The export market plays a pivotal role in our growth strategy

Ajay Malik, Head – International Business, Action Construction Equipment (ACE), speaks on the new products the company is showcasing at Bauma 2025.

Kobelco CE India Marks Milestone with 20,000th Excavator

This facility serves both domestic and international markets

XCMG to Launch New Energy Series at bauma 2025

Lineup of over 40 construction equipment products

Conmat Group Acquires 100% Stake in KYB-Conmat

Solidifying Position as 3rd Largest Player in Concrete Equipment Industry

Skilling for the Future

By focusing on skilling and fostering a collaborative approach between industry, government, and educational institutions, India can ensure that it not only meets the needs of its growing infrastructure but also becomes a leader in the global construction equipment market.

CE Industry Sees Robust Growth in Domestic and Export Sales: ICEMA

During the first nine months of the current fiscal year, the industry sold 98,970 units

Cummins Reports Strong Fourth Quarter

Total Sales for the quarter at Rs 3,041 crore

Sany India inaugurates state-of-the-art factory expansion

SANY India, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art factory at its sprawling 90-acre manufacturing facility in Pune.

Liebherr breaks ground on $176m Mississippi logistics centre

Construction on a new site for Liebherr’s warehousing, distribution, export services and more for North and South America has officially begun.

Ralson Tyres launches commercial tyres in India

JLG has launched the new 519 telehandler, a redesigned model of the G5-18A that offers improved performance and enhanced comfort.

Budget 2025: Key Highlights

Finance Minister announced the govt’s commitment to inclusive development

Budget 2025-26: India’s startup ecosystem gets Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds

The fresh infusion will significantly benefit startups.

Bridging Borders

The optimism expressed by the panellists suggests that Indo-German collaboration is not only beneficial for both countries but also sets a powerful example for global partnerships.

Italy’s CE Sales Drop in 2024

In 2024, 22,013 construction machines were sold in Italy, down 11 per cent from 2023.

CASE India Launches Project Milaap for Devotee Safety at Kumbh Mela

An expected footfall of over 120/400 million pilgrims

Maximising Equipment Efficiency

How filters enhance construction machinery performance

The Future of Mobility, United

The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, scheduled from January 17-22, brought the entire value chain of the mobility ecosystem.

Hindustan Zinc Showcases Large Metal Portfolio at Bharat Mobility

Displays innovative products including, special high-grade zinc, EcoZen, zinc alloys

Ralson Tyres Launches High-Performance Commercial Tyres in India

Ralson Tyres inaugurated its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Indore in 2023

TSF Group Highlights Make in India Focus at Bharat Mobility

TSF Group showcased its strength in domestically developed automotive technology

Gainwell Engineering Unveils Room & Pillar Mining Equipment

These machines have been manufactured at GEPL’s facility at Panagarh

JML expands Chennai plant with focus on sustainability

Case CE has unveiled a special limited-edition model of its 580 Super N backhoe loader, with only 50 units available in the J.I. Case Signature Edition.

VE Commercial Vehicles sells 5,574 units in Nov 2024

VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (A Volvo Group and Eicher Motors joint venture) recorded sales of 5574 units in November 2024 as compared to 5194 units in November 2023, a growth of 7.3 per cent.

Sany India Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Factory Expansion

The facility is a testament to SANY India’s focus on delivering high-quality products.

Mahindra headline to: "Our long-term strategy focuses on sustainable growth

Venkat Srinivas, Business Head, Trucks and Buses & Construction Equipment, Mahindra Group

One key strategy has been to localise our products

Chandrasekhar Ventakaraman, Director Commercial – Aggregates, Terex India

We’re also introducing an electric concrete pump

VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India

We are expanding our portfolio from 1,000 to 3,000 SKUs

Sarthak Gupta, CEO, Rennystrips and Binny Gupta, Managing Director, Rennystrips

We are planning to expand our footprint internationally.

Vishal Agarwal, Director, Machino International

Mechanisation will continue to drive demand

Manjunath S, Director Sales – India & SAARC, Doosan Bobcat India

Navigating Challenges to Embrace Automation

India must integrate technology for export readiness without increasing costs for local customers.

JML Expands Chennai Plant with Focus on Sustainability

Production capacity grows by 25%, creating 200 new jobs

Steelmakers urge govt to impose temporary tax to curb cheap imports

India’s steelmakers have appealed to the government to urgently impose a temporary tax on cheap steel imports from China, Japan, and South Korea.

JCB inaugurates new dealer branch in Hosur, Krishnagiri

JCB India announced the opening of the newest branch of its Dealership, TRR Automotive in Hosur, Krishnagiri district.

VE Commercial Vehicles sells 5,574 units in Nov 2024

This includes 5359 units of Eicher brand and 215 units of Volvo brand.

We will be unveiling four electric products

LiuGong India is one of the leading manufacturers of construction equipment in India. Rohit Punjabi, Vice President – Excavator Business, LiuGong India, discusses the trends he is observing in the construction equipment industry and how his company is adapting to these changes.

Automation and digitalisation are integral to our product strategy

Jaideep Shekhar, Managing Director, Terex India, speaks on the significant trends that are shaping the industry in India today.

"ELGi sees growth in vacuum technology market."

Rakesh Rao spoke to Dr Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, and Anvar Jay Varadaraj, Chief Operating Officer, of Elgi Equipments, to know more about the company’s future plans and industry trends.

India’s Road Expansion Fuels Surge in CE Demand

Fueled by rising government spending, rapid urbanisation, technological innovations, and the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the future of the construction equipment industry is promising, brimming with potential and opportunities.

HD Hyundai is moving towards Industry 4.0

Rajiv Chaturvedi, Vice President, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India

All our new products are CEV V compliant

Italy’s 2024 construction machinery market drops 13 per cent, with road machines seeing modest growth

Decline in Italian CE Market

Italy’s 2024 construction machinery market drops 13 per cent, with road machines seeing modest growth

We will be unveiling four electric products

Drives Innovation in India’s Concrete Industry

Columbia Machine, a global leader in concrete production technology, is driving innovation in the Indian market. We specialise in concrete block machines and concrete wet press solutions, catering to the growing demand for high-quality concrete products.

JCB inaugurates new dealer branch in Hosur, Krishnagiri

the new JCB TRR automotive dealership branch employs over 30 employees

India to become third-largest economy by 2030-31: S&P Global

India is on course to become the world's third-largest economy by fiscal 2030-31, driven by a projected annual growth rate of 6.7 per cent, according to S&P Global’s inaugural study, India Forward: Emerging Perspectives.

JCB India launches its most fuel-efficient tracked excavator

India’s leading manufacturer of earthmoving and construction equipment, JCB India, launched its JCB NXT 215 LC Fuel Master tracked excavator at its state-of-the-art factory in Pune. In addition to its introduction to the domestic market, the machine will also be exported to countries around the world.

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