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JCB Invests in Manufacturing and Hydrogen Technology
JCB expands UK and US manufacturing after Hydromax sets a hydrogen speed record.
Radialisation is becoming increasingly important: Amit Tolani, CEAT
Amit Tolani, CEO, CEAT Specialty
Going forward, we want to make it fully indigenous
- Munindra Kumar, Head – Sales & Marketing (SLCM Division) and Product Support, Venus Techno Equipment
If you don’t measure, there is no sustainability report
- Gopi Krishna More, Managing Director, TORSA Machines
We are addressing the trends that will shape the future of construction
- VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India
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
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 intend to go with the strategy of service as a product
Dheeraj Panda, Managing Director, Ammann India
The technology gap between Western and Indian equipment has narrowed
- Manish Mathur, CEO – Cranes, ACE
“If you don’t measure, there is no sustainability report.”
An Exclusive Interview with Gopi Krishna More, Managing Director, TORSA Machines
“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: Electric Equipment Demand Is Growing: SDLG India
Soumyaranjan Dash, Head – Dealer Development and Brand Marketing, SDLG India
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
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
InfraServe Global Launches Five Products at bauma CONEXPO India
New equipment targets road maintenance, asphalt and concrete applications
TORSA Machines Targets Rs 5 Bn Revenue in Five Years
Company outlines growth plan around technology, capacity and market expansion
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
Under Pressure
Higher loads, longer operating hours and tougher applications are putting new demands on off-road tyres.
Engineering Safety into Every Lift
Human error, overloading, poor visibility and unsafe equipment operation continue to be among the leading causes of lifting incidents, write MANISH MATHUR.
Wheeled CE Faces a Soft May as Broader Auto Retail Stays Resilient
FADA’s May 2026 retail data points to a sharp correction in wheeled construction equipment, even as tractors, commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles registered healthy growth.
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
Driving Reliability in Demanding Applications
Construction equipment operates under demanding conditions, making the right drive system critical to reliable performance.
Uptime is driving the next generation of OTR tyres
Shyam Gyanani, Founder and MD, Trident International
Our priorities will focus on strengthening local manufacturing
Seshan Iyer, President Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaeffler India
Market growth will be driven by productivity
Rohit Punjabi, Vice President, LiuGong India
India is moving beyond a growth market
Bhupinder Singh, President – IMEA, Messe München and CEO, Messe Muenchen India
XCMG Starts Production at New Energy Factory in Indonesia
First overseas new energy plant strengthens XCMG’s Indonesian operations
Jagdamba Trailers Bags Order for 200 Tip Trailers
Thriveni places repeat order for iron ore transport trailers
BKT Tyres Strengthens Commercial Vehicle Presence in Madhya Pradesh
New facility strengthens BKT’s distribution network in Madhya Pradesh
Escorts Kubota Breaks Ground on New UP Manufacturing Plant
Rs 2,000 crore greenfield facility to expand tractor and equipment capacity
Mahindra Unveils BLAZO i-TRK With 10% Better Mileage
New heavy truck offers 48-hour uptime guarantee and iMAXX 2.0 telematics
JCB Hydromax Sets Hydrogen Land Speed Record at 406.320 mph
Hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax reaches 406.320 mph at Bonneville Salt Flats
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
CASE India Appoints Sachin Tare as Manufacturing Director
Tare will lead manufacturing operations at CASE India’s Pithampur plant
XCMG Starts Production at Indonesia New Energy Plant
XCMG launches its first overseas new energy factory to boost green equipment manufacturing
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.
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.
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.
Engineering Safety into Every Lift
Manish Mathur, CEO – Cranes, Action Construction Equipment
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.
GS Caltex India Refreshes Kixx Brand Identity in India
New identity highlights innovation and future-ready lubricant solutions
Smiley Monroe Invests Rs 6 Crore in Hosur Facility Expansion
New India facility to boost production capacity and regional support
Ground Mobility Systems Backs Electra Mining Forklift Competition
Ground Mobility Systems will provide ground protection for forklift contest.
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.
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.
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.
Sustainability must drive every project
Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, speaks on the key trends currently shaping demand for road construction equipment in India.
Road equipment is the engine of Vision 2047.â€
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.
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
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.
By 2047, road construction sites will be highly connected
Shalabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director, CASE Construction Equipment – India & SAARC region, discusses how connected technologies, intelligent equipment and lifecycle-focused solutions are reshaping road construction in India.
The next leap in infrastructure will come from intelligent equipment
Sunil Talreja, Vice President, Road Construction Equipment Division, ACE - Action Construction Equipment, speaks on how intelligent equipment, digital technologies, and sustainability will shape India's road infrastructure journey to Vision 2047.
The Smart Equipment Era
Digitalisation is transforming construction equipment into intelligent, connected machines that boost productivity, safety and uptime. The Smart Equipment Era has truly arrived.
New Holland Launches HD & XHD Rotavator Series
New rotavators boost soil preparation, productivity, and durability.
Terex Appoints Jaideep Shekhar as VP & MD for India
Industry veteran to lead Terex India operations and growth
ShriDhanlakshmi Auto Wins Tata Hitachi Dealer Award
Dealership recognised for best performance in FY 2025-26
JCB India Achieves 600,000-Machine Milestone
Landmark backhoe loader highlights decades of infrastructure support
ICEMA Discusses Sector Growth with Union Ministers
Talks focus on infrastructure expansion and equipment utilisation
BKT Tyres Launches 24x7 Rider Assistance Programme
BKT You Forward offers two-wheeler riders round-the-clock support.
ELGi Showcases Energy-Efficient Air Solutions at INTEC
ELGi highlights intelligent compressed air technologies at INTEC 2026.
Doppstadt Deploys Cat Electric Power Unit
Doppstadt has selected Caterpillar’s Cat Battery Electric Power Unit (BEPU) to power its SWS 6 Spiral Shaft Separator, with the prototype scheduled to be showcased for the first time at IFAT 2026 in Munich, Germany, recently.
The 20-Tonne Advantage
Why the 20–22 tonne segment is emerging as the industry’s undisputed workhorse.
The Fuel Revolution
Rising fuel costs, tighter emission norms and sustainability goals are pushing India’s construction equipment industry beyond diesel and into a new energy era.
India Moves Higher
India’s infrastructure expansion is driving demand for advanced crane solutions. From metros and refineries to renewable energy projects, cranes are becoming essential for faster execution, safer operations and precision-led construction.
Vertical Moves
Efficient material handling is helping high-rise projects overcome space, safety and logistics challenges, ensuring faster, smarter and seamless vertical construction.
Fuel efficiency is now a buying benchmark
PN Krishnakumar, CEO, XCMG India, discusses the trends reshaping India’s hydraulic excavator market, from fuel efficiency and telematics to rental-driven demand and sustainable machine technologies.
Our focus is on reliable and localised energy storage
Sachin Jain, Head – Strategy, Transformation, Battery and Energy Storage (BES) Business, TKIL Industries, discusses the growing role of battery systems in rail and metro networks, localisation strategies, and the future of sustainable energy storage in India.
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.
Smart Fuel Management for CE Fleets
Contractors are turning to smarter fuel management strategies to control diesel costs and improve equipment productivity.
Indian CE Industry FY26: Demonstrating Resilience
Exports surge 31.5 per cent, infrastructure execution slowdown led to 7 per cent degrowth in the domestic demand.
Epiroc, SANY Partner for Mining Solutions
Partnership to combine equipment, tools and electrification solutions
BKT Showcases Tyre Innovation at Agritechnica Asia
BKT and Thai partner display advanced solutions for Southeast Asian agriculture
Ammann India Launches CPB36 Concrete Boom Pump
CPB36 Truck Mounted Concrete Boom Pump strengthens Ammann Elba portfolio
Ashok Leyland Launches New 2S Service Centre at Khavda
The 4-bay facility enhances commercial vehicle support in the region
L&T Dispatches 300 MT Vessel From Jubail Facility
The vessel is among the largest dispatched by the HWPV facility
Hengst Opens Fuel Filter Line in Bengaluru
India team builds new cleanroom assembly line for global supply
Freud Strengthens India Cutting Tools Presence
Bosch Group subsidiary expands focus on woodworking growth
CNH India Rolls Out 800,000th Tractor from Greater Noida Facility
Greater Noida facility achieves major tractor production milestone
ICEMA Reports Resilient CE Industry Amid Export Surge
Exports rise 31.5% despite slowdown in domestic equipment demand
Terex Launches TRAC Vibration Analysis System for Screening Equipment
TRAC is a vibration analysis system that provides insight into the performance, condition and long?term integrity of screening equipment.
Doppstadt deploys Cat electric power unit
Cat BEPU powers Doppstadt screening application
SANY India hosts YBLF and ACMA delegation
Visit highlights manufacturing excellence and industry collaboration
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