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Customers today look beyond equipment alone
Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo CE India
Electrification is a major focus for us globally
Alexander Susanek, COO, Palfinger AG • Santhosh Rao, VP Regional Sales & Service, APAC, Palfinger Asia Pacific PTE
Make-in-India cranes are gaining momentum
• Sorab Agarwal, Executive Director, Action Construction Equipment • Rishi Sanghvi, Managing Director, Sanghvi Movers
Building Greener, Building Faster
Excon 2025 concluded in Bengaluru with record participation, reaffirming its role as India’s most influential platform for construction equipment and infrastructure development.
Rubber King Tyres Unveils 2 High-Performance Tyres at EXCON
The 19.5R24 Emperador pneumatic tyre and the 12.00-24 Mighty Midas solid tyre
CII EXCON 2025 Concludes with Record Participation
Showcasing Next-Gen Sustainable Construction Technologies
Franna’s Dubai Global Conference Highlights Expansion Plans
Franna®, a global pick-and-carry crane manufacturer, held its first Global Conference in Dubai from 3–6 November 2025, reinforcing its international growth strategy while showcasing the operational advantages of its cranes over conventional lifting equipment.
Localisation is central to our product strategy
Manish Mathur, CEO – Cranes, Action Construction Equipment
Steel at a Crossroads
Rising construction demand meets missing steel grades, pushing India’s builders and OEMs to a defining crossroads.
Franna’s Dubai Global Conference Highlights Versatility and Expansion Plans
Brand demonstrates pick-and-carry crane advantages as part of global growth strategy.
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
BKT Receives Highest Export Award from All India Rubber Industries Association
It reinforces the company’s position as a trusted partner in the international tyre industry.
New Holland Unveils Workmaster 105 with HVAC Cabin
The new variant brings all-weather comfort and advanced performance features
From Local Player to Global Force
India’s construction equipment industry is shifting from domestic focus to becoming a global manufacturing and export powerhouse.
Environmental Solutions Opens New Center of Excellence in Bengaluru
This state-of-the-art facility expands ES’s global footprint
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.
Fuelling India’s Future
India’s construction sectors face high costs and fuel dependence. Nitin Gadkari urged a shift to hydrogen, ethanol, biofuels, and electrification for green, competitive growth.
Powerscreen Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Voltas in India
The appointment in 2000 came at a pivotal time for the Indian mining and construction industry
XCMG Boosts Global Service Skills with World Competition
The landmark event aligns with XCMG’s globalisation
BKT Outlines Strategic Roadmap to 2030
New investments of $400 million in the next three years
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
Mega Machines!
From metro tunnellers to 3D-printed bridges, the future of Indian infrastructure may depend on super-sized mega machines — but will terrain, cost, and scale cooperate?
Komatsu Introduces Next-Gen PC220LCi-12 Excavator
Komatsu has debuted its next-generation 22-tonne PC220LCi-12 excavator featuring the company’s intelligent Machine Control (iMC) 3.0 system. Designed for advanced productivity and fuel efficiency, this model represents a significant upgrade for mid-size excavator users.
Proposed Steel Import Duty Worries Indian CE Industry
Steel is a critical raw material in the manufacture of construction equipment.
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
BEML is targeting a Rs 180 billion order book by the end of FY25
Smarter printing is revolutionising the way mining companies manage their supply chains and logistics.
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.
Propel continues to invest in innovation
V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries, speaks on the company’s strategy in the export market.
From Sustainability to Smart Tech
bauma 2025 will have a heavy emphasis on sustainability and digitalisation, which are becoming major priorities for mining, construction and other related industries.
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.
Skill development programmes will boost adoption and confidence
Rajesh Nath, Managing Director of VDMA India, speaks about additive manufacturing and AI, and how they will impact India’s ambitions to boost manufacturing
The skill level of the workers directly affects the output quality
Skillveri is the world's leading MR/XR skill training platform for welding simulators, painting simulators and other manufacturing skills. Sabarinath C Nair, CEO, Skillveri, speaks on the skill training platform that helped bridge the skill gap in sectors like construction and manufacturing
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.
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.
Maximising Equipment Efficiency
How filters enhance construction machinery performance
In the mining sector, several key trends are emerging
Kartik Ramanan, Executive Director – Global Off-Highway, Customer Support & Service Engineering, Allison Transmission
Ralson Tyres Launches High-Performance Commercial Tyres in India
Ralson Tyres inaugurated its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Indore in 2023
Kirloskar Oil showcases engineering innovation
Kirloskar Oil Engines proudly launched its innovative Kirloskar Industrial brand at BAUMA 2024, underscoring its commitment to pioneering engineering solutions for critical industrial sectors.
R&D remains at the heart of ACE’s operations
Manish Handa, Vice President – Earthmoving Equipment Division, Action Construction Equipment
Caterpillar invests in new products for a reduced-carbon future
Amit Bansal, Director – Sales & Marketing, Building Construction Products (BCP) Division, Caterpillar India.
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
Overcoming Perceptions and Scaling Up
The drive for modernisation, infrastructure development and smart cities is fuelling the demand, making India a key player in the future of the construction equipment sector.
Navigating Challenges to Embrace Automation
India must integrate technology for export readiness without increasing costs for local customers.
TIL Limited Returns to bauma CONEXPO After 8 Years
Gainwell Group banner, marking a significant milestone in its transformation journey
Kirloskar Oil Showcases Engineering Innovation at bauma ConExpo
Kirloskar Industrial provides indigenous design-to-delivery solutions
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
India’s MHE market to hit 9.8% CAGR by 2027
Tacklers Engineering is a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment in the India. In this interview Nirag A Choksi and Aman A Choksi, Directors, Tacklers Engineering (formerly known as Techno Industries) shares about its manufacturing facilities in India.
Driving Energy Efficiency
ABB India’s latest milestone underscores its sector leadership and the crucial role of advanced motor technologies in driving national energy savings.
Localisation is the key to success
Doosan Portable Power, now under the Bobcat brand, offers a range of reliable and versatile portable power equipment designed for various jobsite needs. This includes portable air compressors, generators, and light towers engineered to maximise productivity with long runtimes, extended maintenance intervals, and durability. Dasika Ramarao, General Manager – Sales & Marketing, Doosan Portable Power, speaks on the applications of mobile air compressors in construction, mining, and drilling operations.
A Leap Towards Cleaner Future
Hengst Filtration has unveiled cutting-edge filtration plant in Bengaluru, pioneering sustainable development in India.
SANY showcases "Make in India" lineup at Bharat Mobility Expo
The Bharat Mobility Global Expo is taking place from February 1-3, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
SANY India achieves new milestone; exports 1,000 telehandlers to US
This achievement positions India as a pivotal manufacturing hub in the company’s strategy.
There will be a shift towards advanced synthetic and semi-synthetic grades
Ravi Chawla, MD & CEO, Gulf Oil Lubricants
Cummins to showcase future emission-ready power solutions portfolio at Excon
Set to showcase next-generation, future emission-ready, Legend L10 and M15 engines
We will launch aluminium range of driveshafts
Saurabh Sangla, Executive Director, Adroit Industries (India)
We are at the forefront of technological innovation
Sanjay Saxena, COO, Sany India and South Asia
SIAM Conclave Focuses on Building Resilient Supply Chain
Industry experts and leaders came together to address challenges in the supply chain.
CASE to introduce 6 new innovative products at Excon
CASE will enter two new categories with the introduction of new products
Best Power Equipments marks its 23rd anniversary
BPE products are unique both for monolithic and modular ratings of UPS
Record earnings for Volvo Construction Equipment in Q2 2023
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) proves it is performing today while transforming for tomorrow with record earnings for the second quarter 2023, alongside its continued investment into sustainable change.
Powering up the Earth
The need for earthmoving equipment is expected to increase due to the nation's fast urbanisation and infrastructure development requirements
Bringing sustainability to the fore
JCB has continued to make concerted efforts to conserve and optimise the use of energy.
We plan to grow by 13% growth in the top line in 2023
Ramesh Babbar, President and Director, Columbia Machine Engineering, speaks on the year 2022 in terms of performance, and the company's plans for 2023.
Creating Compact Foundations
The upward trend of mechanisation in the construction and road-building industries is expected to drive the compaction equipment market in India.
BKT to launch two new ‘Made for India’ EARTHMAX tyres
Balkrishna Industries (BKT) the Indian multinational company and global player in the off-highway tyre market will be participating in the bauma CONEXPO India 2023. Armed with a strong R&D, BKT will be launching two tyres under the sub-brand EARTHMAX at the bauma CONEXPO INDIA.
Blume Ventures collaborates with Bridgestone India
The collaboration aims to become a part of the government's Start-up India initiativ
MB Crusher to showcase crusher buckets at Bauma Conexpo India
MB Crusher’s machines are compatible with all brands and models in the excavator segment.
Lt Gen Harpal Singh & Awanish Awasthi bag top honours at 20th CW Awards
An evening extravaganza, CONSTRUCTION WORLD Global Awards, in its 20th Edition, concluded in great success in Mumbai on October 14th at ITC Grand Central, Parel.
Indian Army’s Lt Gen Harpal Singh & Awanish Awasthi, Advisor, Chief Minister UP, bag top honours at 20th Construction World Global Awards
Indian Army’s Lt Gen Harpal Singh & Awanish Awasthi, Advisor, Chief Minister UP, bag top honours at 20th Construction World Global Awards
ACE’s Sorab Agarwal is Equipment India Person of the Year 2022 at 8th India Construction Festival
Besides, the 10th Equipment India Awards 2022 presented 18 awards to construction equipment companies
CE industry stalwarts honoured at Equipment India Awards 2022
Besides, the 10th Equipment India Awards 2022 presented 18 awards to construction equipment companies
JCB India launches three new excavators
These machines will be built at JCB India’s state-of-the-art factory in Pune
“We will be launching 63-inch tyres for the Indian market.”
Tractors and earthmoving equipment are the major demand drivers of OTR tyres,” says Prasanta Ganguly, Head – OTR Marketing (Domestic Sales), Balkrishna Industries (BKT).
MYCRANE adds new crane types to enter short-term rental market
MYCRANE, the Dubai-based digital disruptor for the cranes and construction space, has added four new types of lifting device to its innovative online crane rental platform.
Komatsu India launches new water sprinkler WT 80KL
MYCRANE’s new crane types to enter short-term rental market
MYCRANE adds new crane types to enter short-term rental market
The company has added four new types of lifting device to its innovative online crane rental platform.
We are leaders in compaction equipment
Alok Jha, Director – Sales and Marketing, India and SAARC, CASE Construction Equipment, said, “We are elated to participate in the Excon trade fair, which is taking place after a long period of global turmoil. Going forward, we are optimistic that the construction industry in India is entering a sustained demand phase.
CASE’s highly-anticipated backhoe loader
CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, celebrated its global legacy and heritage, spanning 180 years. The company launched an array of machines starting with the highly anticipated 770 NXe 49.5hp loader backhoe, together with the 770 EX Plus, 851 FX CP variant, 1107EX soil vibratory compactor, CX220C LC-HD excavator, and 845C motor grader.
India’s semiconductor pursuit gets a strong push
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), the top trade association representing the U.S. semiconductor industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), the premier trade group representing India’s semiconductor and electronics systems design and manufacturing industry, to foster collaboration and identify potential opportunities between the two countries in the semiconductor sector.
Top popular construction equipment companies in India
The infrastructure sector has witnessed a rapid growth within the country. With many ongoing projects, nation is for sure going to taste its development soon, but along with it many industries associated with infrastructure has evolved. One such industry is the construction equipment industry.
SGL opens new lubricant plant in Sharjah
Siddharth Grease and Lubes Private Limited (SGL), a leading Indian manufacturer and supplier of lubricants, has opened its latest lubricant and grease plant built at an investment of AED50 million ($13.61 million) in Sharjah's Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA).
L&T bags order for Titanium Clad Oxidation Reactor from Technip Energies
The company develops indigenous technology for the critical equipment
Deepak Shetty of JCB: We have pioneered integration of digital tech in our machines
In an exclusive interaction with Equipment India, Deepak Shetty, CEO and MD, JCB India, speaks on the current market for telehandlers, and major changes taking place in terms of technology.
Leading mining companies are now taking steps towards digitalisation
Alok Kumar Verma, Director – Mining Business (India Region), Hexagon Mining, elaborates on the mining scenario in India and how digital solutions can transform the industry.
1st IIEF lauds innovations in 5 categories
Industrial Products Finder (IPF), India’s largest circulated industrial magazine in its 49th year, virtually hosted First IPF Industrial Excellence Forum (IIEF) which comprised of two major segments— Conference and 5th IPF Industrial Excellence Awards, on January 15, 2021.
Ajax Engg gears up for Atmanirbharta
Ajax Engineering, the world’s largest manufacturer of self-loading concrete mixers (SLCMs), has recently earmarked around Rs 100 crore for allotment of land in Bengaluru from Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) as well as for building a new manufacturing facility.
Danfoss setting new standards for safety & sustainability of metros
In its latest commissioned projects with Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) and Chennai Metro Rail Ltd, (CMRL), the company continues its commitment towards engineering a sustainable and energy efficient future for the nation
Ajax Engg gears up for Atmanirbharta
Ajax Engineering, the world’s largest manufacturer of self-loading concrete mixers (SLCMs), has recently earmarked around Rs 100 crore for allotment of land in Bengaluru from Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) as well as for building a new manufacturing facility.
Ajax Engg gears up for Atmanirbharta
The leading SLCM manufacturer says it is investing Rs 140 crore to help in its plan to diversify its construction to roads, railways, energy, and irrigation.
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.
Self-reliance in mining equipment
With demand for mining machinery on the rise, it would be ideal for us to have Made-in-India mining machines.
The Manitowoc Company announces leadership transition
The Manitowoc Company has announced that Aaron H Ravenscroft, currently the company’s Executive Vice President of Cranes, has been appointed President and CEO
Goodyear India appoints new Managing Director
Goodyear announced the appointment of Sandeep Mahajan as the Managing Director of India operations with effect from June 1, 2020 for a period of five years or up to the date of superannuation or retirement.
Hy-Brid Lifts appoints Sales Directors
Hy-Brid Lifts announced the appointment of two new sales directors. Nik Fleischfresser, formerly Hy-Brid Lifts’ national accounts manager, has been promoted to director of sales, covering western North America.
Apollo Tyres commissions greenfield facility in AP
Apollo Tyres commissioned its seventh manufacturing unit globally, and the fifth one in India
Hy-Brid Lifts appoints Sales Directors
Hy-Brid Lifts announced the appointment of two new sales directors
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