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MCCI Discusses Tamil Nadu Growth with CM

MCCI delegation meets Chief Minister to discuss industry growth

Acceleron opens new office in Kolkata

Company plans to grow its workforce to 350+ employees

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.

ICEMA Western Region Discusses Industry Growth

ICEMA Western Region members discuss growth and resilience

Kobelco India hosts dealer conference in Hanoi

Conference focuses on growth, strategy and dealer excellence

BITS Pilani opens smart manufacturing centre

New Bengaluru facility focuses on Industry 4.0 technologies

Still the Backbone

Even as specialised machines gain ground, backhoe loaders remain central to India’s construction ecosystem, delivering unmatched versatility, cost efficiency, and reliability across diverse projects.

Air Apparent

From drilling to finishing, compressors are the silent drivers of construction, enabling faster, cleaner, and more efficient project execution.

India is one of the most promising manufacturing destinations in the world

Italian CE exports stay resilient at €3.2 billion, as strong segments offset global uncertainties and uneven market demand

Beyond Deployment: Managing Regulatory Risks in IEs

Regulatory risks often emerge after deployment, shaping how industrial equipment businesses scale and operate, write HIMANSHU OJHA and SUPRATIM GUHA.

Doosan Bobcat Drives Skills with Loader Training Push

New programme targets operator shortage and equipment adoption

BEML, DMRC Partner for Global Metro Projects

Pact aims to expand metro rail collaboration in India and abroad

Cummins India’s 'Nurturing Brilliance' Program Marks 20th Anniversary

Cummins India celebrates two decades of empowering future engineers with 520 new scholarships.

Liquid Power at Work

As India’s infrastructure push gathers pace, advanced lubrication technologies are quietly emerging as critical enablers of equipment efficiency, uptime, and sustainability.

We plan to double our India business over the next five years

Sunil Khanduja, Managing Director, Ingersoll Rand India and the SAARC region, speaks on the company’s strategic roadmap with a focus on sustainability, customer-centric growth, and operational excellence.

Construction Equipment Industry Registers 8% YoY Growth in February 2026

The Construction Equipment (CE) industry continues to demonstrate resilience, with a solid 8% year-on-year (YoY) growth in February 2026, reflecting an upward trend in both exports and domestic sales.

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

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

Engineering the Energy Balance

As India pushes towards net zero while sustaining rapid industrial growth, engineering innovations—from carbon capture to smart grids—are emerging as the key to balancing energy security with decarbonisation, writes SATISH INGAVALE.

Eicher Trucks and Buses Inaugurates Community Development Centre in Pithampur

The centre is designed to drive sustained social impact across education

SANY India Trains First All-Women Excavator Operator Batch

22 women certified at NAC Andhra Pradesh under IESC skill framework

LGMG Unveils Localised Equipment Range at CONEXPO

Company presents region-specific machinery for North America.

From Machines to Intelligent Ecosystems

How digitisation and connected technologies are reshaping construction equipment performance, fleet management, and jobsite efficiency, writes SIDDHARTH CHATURVEDI.

Re-engineering the Future of CE

While the construction equipment sector has historically faced cyclical economic slowdowns, the disruptions of today are structural in nature, writes MANISH MATHUR.

Data Drives the New Age of CE

India is transitioning its AI strategy from exploratory policy to mission-oriented execution, emphasising indigenous capabilities, global collaboration, and sovereign development of AI models and infrastructure, writes GURMAN REEN.

TVS Mobility, PALFINGER Seal Rs 350 Crore India Pact

MoU to strengthen supply chain, dealership and aftermarket ecosystem

Gainwell Trucking Clocks 300+ Units In 6 Months

Plans to Add 100 Employees Across 10 Locations to Drive Triple-Digit Growth in 2026

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 CE Companies Are Watching

With the Union Budget for FY27 scheduled for February 1, the construction equipment (CE) sector is closely monitoring potential policy measures aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependence. According to sources, the government is considering an incentive scheme of over Rs 13,000 crore, targeting high-value equipment such as tunnel boring machines, ropeways, backhoe loaders, cranes, engines, and transmission systems.

State vs Centre: Where Will Road Projects Flow in 2026?

With complexity rising, capital tightening and States stepping up volumes, contracts will increasingly flow where risk, cash flow and capability align best.

Data—not guesswork—drives equipment decisions: Barad Sharma of Amberg Engineering

Barad Sharma, CEO, Amberg Engineering, speaks on the evolving global tunnelling and underground infrastructure market, and where Amberg sees the strongest growth potential in the coming years.

Blueprint for the Future

Digital skills hold the key to transforming India’s construction workforce. As projects grow smarter and more complex, technology-led skilling will decide whether India builds faster—or falls behind in its $7-trillion ambition.

Compact Power

As India accelerates infrastructure development, compact construction equipment is emerging as a key enabler—delivering efficiency, flexibility and faster execution across urban and rural projects.

India to Spend Rs 12.2 Trillion on Infrastructure in FY27: Budget 2026

Record capital outlay signals renewed push on manufacturing and infrastructure growth

BKT Partners All Teams in India’s Women’s T20 League

Tyre major strengthens commitment to women’s sport through multi-team cricket alliances

Engineering the Unseen

Hidden within every crane and excavator, bearings quietly shoulder extreme loads, enabling reliability, uptime and efficiency across India’s fast-growing construction landscape

We aim to deepen collaborations with OEMs: C Krishnamurthy, BorgWarner

Chandrasekar Krishnamurthy, Global Director of Product Management, BorgWarner, discusses the company’s expanding footprint in India and its pivotal role in the nation’s electric vehicle transformation.

Sinoboom CEO Addresses India’s MEWP Industry

Susan Xu, Owner and Group CEO of Sinoboom, recently addressed members of the Aerial Platform Association of India during a celebratory dinner held in Bengaluru on December 11, attended by more than 150 MEWP rental companies from across the country.

Sinoboom exports to more than 80 countries

Sunil Jain, Senior Consultant (SAARC), Sinoboom Intelligent Equipment

Our equipment addresses roughly 30 to 32% of the market

Moses Eddy, Director, KOBELCO Construction Equipment India

Atlas Copco Appoints Bhavin Pandya as India Compressor GM

Bhavin Pandya recently took charge of Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique Customer Center in India

We see strong long-term potential in India

Franc Cui, Technical Center Director, Polygon (Xiamen) Composite Materials AVNISH KUMAR, Director, ATCORP

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.

Powering India’s Infra Future

Excon 2025 brings global technologies, future-ready equipment, and industry collaboration together to drive India’s fast-growing infrastructure landscape.

Every machine we supply is ‘Smart Iron’

Manav Kohli, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Gainwell Commosales

Tipping Point

As India builds at an unprecedented pace, tipper trucks have become the backbone of progress—spurring fresh investments, advanced models, and a vibrant, fast-evolving market.

Digital tech are embedded across product and service layers

Siddharth Chaturvedi, Head Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company

How CE Sector Can Enable Grassroots Infra Growth

Designed for agility and durability, CE are enabling the construction of everything from irrigation canals to village roads, notes MANISH MATHUR.

We are developing technologies to cut future carbon emissions

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, discusses how the company is integrating digital monitoring and smart power management in gensets to enhance IoT and telematics in equipment.

SANY India Expands Presence in Southern India

New 3S Branch Offices in Visakhapatnam and Palwancha

Building Inclusive Connectivity

India’s road mission goes beyond highways—linking villages, markets, and people to opportunities, ensuring growth reaches every corner by 2047

Silent Muscle

Steel, the unseen force inside every machine, powers construction equipment with unmatched strength, resilience, and endurance—quietly shaping the world we build.

Cummins is developing future low-carbon technologies

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, highlights how the company is integrating digital monitoring and smart power management into its gensets.

Cummins is developing future low-carbon technologies

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, highlights how the company is integrating digital monitoring and smart power management into its gensets.

Building Inclusive Connectivity

India’s road mission goes beyond highways—linking villages, markets, and people to opportunities, ensuring growth reaches every corner by 2047.

Financing India’s Highways

Sustainable financing and strong governance are vital to keep India’s road expansion on track.

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.

Raimondi Cranes to Acquire Terex Tower, Self-Erecting & Rough Terrain Units

Deal with Terex expands Raimondi’s crane portfolio and global market reach

Smart Skills for Smart Infra

Share of unskilled workforce is equivalent to 81 per cent of the total construction sector employment.

Concrete Advantage

Right equipment, smart planning, and technology are transforming concrete handling, improving quality, cutting costs, and boosting efficiency across construction projects.

Crushing Need!

How cutting-edge technology is transforming crushing and screening for faster, smarter, and greener operations.

The future lies in integrated, application-driven solutions

Jaideep Shekhar, Managing Director, Terex India.

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.

Bridging the Skill Gap in Construction

In the rapidly evolving global construction landscape, digital transformation has emerged as the most powerful lever to address India’s skilled workforce deficit.

Amberg follows a comprehensive ESG strategy

Barad Sharma, CEO, Amberg Engineering, speaks on the key challenges and opportunities the Indian market presents for advanced tunnelling solutions.

Tunnelling Against Odds

India’s tunnelling industry overcomes daunting geological and logistical challenges, paving the way for groundbreaking infrastructure achievements.

We are among the global top 3 in tech adoption

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

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

Allison to Acquire Dana Inc.'s Off-Highway Business in New Agreement

Allison will be able to offer a wider range of commercial-duty powertrain and industrial solutions

Future Excavated

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

The demand for OTR tyres is at an all-time high

Ashok P Chhajer, Sr. General Manager – OE Sales, (Domestic Market), Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the most significant innovations in OTR tyre technology that are improving performance and durability

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

Unacea Assembly Focuses on Innovation

In early 2025, Italy saw a 6 per cent rise in construction equipment sales, totalling 4,400 units, per Unacea data

XCMG Machinery Publishes 2024 ESG Report

Pioneering Sustainable Innovation in Global Construction Machinery Industry Development

E.S. Infraserve Recognised as Best Performing Dealership at Tata Hitachi’s Annual Awards

Recognitions were also presented to dealer partners for their excellence

Empowering Rentals

As construction enters a tech-driven era, empowering equipment rentals through skill development is key to unlocking efficiency, safety, and long-term growth across India's booming infrastructure sector

Mini Machines, Mega Impact

Compact, efficient and investment friendly, mini equipment are redefining how small-to-medium infrastructure projects are executed across the country.

TIL Marks Manufacturing Excellence with 400th Hyster-TIL ReachStacker

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

Ammann India Hosts Seminar on Asphalt Recycling and RAP Technology

A media interaction session further amplified the event’s reach and significance.

Polymatech to Set Up Rs 1.14 Bn Semiconductor Plant in Chhattisgarh

New semiconductor plant in Chhattisgarh expected to boost 5G/6G tech.

Electrification Sparks Growth

With a 6.7 per cent growth rate, the market for wheel loaders is expanding rapidly, driven by the demand for sustainable, energy-efficient solutions.

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.

India’s Trucking Transformation

India’s trucking industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by advancements in technology, larger vehicles, sustainability efforts, and a booming mining and infrastructure sector, shaping the future of dump trucks in the country

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.

India has been an essential market for many years

Nicole Schmitt, Exhibition Director, bauma 2025, provides insights into the expected number of exhibitors and visitors at bauma 2025.

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.

India has been an essential market for many years

Nicole Schmitt, Exhibition Director, bauma 2025, provides insights into the expected number of exhibitors and visitors at bauma 2025.

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.

Showcasing India’s Supply Chain Revolution

The MultiLogistix Expo 2025, India’s first dedicated logistics and supply chain expo, will highlight innovations transforming India's logistics sector under PM Gati Shakti.

Highlighting the Future of Smart, Sustainable Infra

RAHSTA Expo 2025, Asia’s premier road and highways exhibition, will showcase groundbreaking innovations in road construction, sustainability, and smart technologies, offering a platform for global collaboration in transforming infrastructure.

Driving Sustainability Through Innovation

The 15th Cement Expo 2025 will spotlight India’s cement industry’s growth, innovation, and sustainability, showcasing cutting-edge solutions for a greener future.

Jayesh Ranjan & Cement Expo Forum Leaders converge in Hyderabad

Jayesh Ranjan joins Cement Expo Forum leaders at Hyderabad summit.

BAUER's Dedication to On-Site Training

BAUER has long acknowledged this need and is committed to enhancing workforce skills through specialised training programmes.

Roadmap for Encouraging Investment in Indian Infra

The government has directed infrastructure-related ministries to develop a three-year pipeline of projects suitable for PPP implementation

Building the Future

Tata Hitachi’s operator training programmes are comprehensive, addressing key aspects of machine operation, maintenance, and safety.

Building a Workforce for Evolving CE Industry

The Union Budget 2024 has placed a strong emphasis on skill development, allocating significant investments to create employment and skilling opportunities for 4.1 crore youth over the next five years.