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Technology is reshaping excavator demand

Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India, discusses shifting customer priorities, sustainable technologies and the evolving role of excavators in India’s infrastructure growth

The market is shifting to lifecycle value

Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager, Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, discusses evolving customer expectations, fuel efficiency, connected excavators, and the technologies reshaping India’s hydraulic excavator market.

Contractors are buying outcomes, not machines

Raja Sharma, Head – Product Marketing, HD Construction Equipment India, explains how fuel efficiency, connectivity, lifecycle costs and operational flexibility are influencing excavator demand in India.

Escorts Kubota Launches NeoStar Compact Tractors

New range targets horticulture, sugarcane and vineyard farmers

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.

Wirtgen Powers Mumbai-Pune Connectivity Project

Advanced pavers cut travel time and boost infrastructure efficiency.

The Backup Edge

Modern gensets are evolving into intelligent, fuel-efficient backup systems, ensuring uninterrupted power while supporting smarter and more sustainable buildings.

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.

We are powering the shift to cleaner energy

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, shares insights on how IoT-enabled gensets, hybrid power systems, and sustainable technologies are transforming energy reliability for India’s construction and infrastructure projects.

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.

Smart Fuel Management for CE Fleets

Contractors are turning to smarter fuel management strategies to control diesel costs and improve equipment productivity.

Accelerating Tunnel Development at Teesta Stage-VI

Trials with BEL MX80 emulsion explosives enhanced tunnel advance rates and significantly reduced post-blast fume clearance time at the Teesta Stage-VI hydropower project.

Volvo Trucks Launches FMX Edge for Mining

New off-road dump truck targets safer and efficient mining operations

Atlas Copco Expands Reman Compressor Solutions

RePower Centre enhances lifecycle support for industrial compressors

Epiroc, SANY Partner for Mining Solutions

Partnership to combine equipment, tools and electrification solutions

XCMG Debuts Intelligent Electric Crane

Company showcases unmanned lifting technology at global event

MANN+HUMMEL Opens Tumkur Innovation Centre

New Karnataka centre strengthens India’s filtration R&D role

Wirtgen Group Powers Mumbai–Pune Connectivity Project

Advanced pavers cut travel time and boost infrastructure efficiency

Ashok Leyland Launches New 2S Service Centre at Khavda

The 4-bay facility enhances commercial vehicle support in the region

Bridgestone Expands Farm Tyre Range

New VT-TRACTOR XXL tyres support high-horsepower tractors

Cummins India Highlights Sustainable Data Centre Solutions

Cummins India leaders discussed AI-ready and resilient data centres recently.

Schaeffler Boosts Research at IISc

New HPC facility to support advanced research at FSID

Ammann India Inaugurates Centralised Air Compressor System

New system supports energy efficiency and sustainable manufacturing

CNH India Rolls Out 800,000th Tractor from Greater Noida Facility

Greater Noida facility achieves major tractor production milestone

Liebherr Excavators Win Red Dot Award

Compact wheeled excavators receive top product design honour

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

LEWA Enhances ecoflow LDH Boxer Pump With 20% Higher Performance

Upgrade boosts hydraulic power and improves operational efficiency

Can CE Industry Keep Pace?

As global conflicts drive up fuel, steel and freight costs, the CE industry faces mounting financial pressure. Can OEMs, contractors and rental firms adapt swiftly enough to sustain growth?

Driving the Build

Powering India’s infrastructure boom, trucks and tippers are evolving with smarter tech, cleaner fuels, and higher efficiency—driving productivity across construction and mining.

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

Can India Build the World’s Next CE Hub?

India’s construction equipment sector is moving from import dependence to global manufacturing leadership, driven by localisation and innovation.

Hydraulic Excavators Market to Reach $81.7 Bn by 2033

Electrification remains a key trend, with manufacturers introducing hybrid and fully electric models to meet evolving emission standards.

CE Industry Sustains Strong Momentum in Feb 2026

The consistency of expansion across segments highlights a well-distributed demand environment, rather than growth being concentrated in a few pockets.

We are bullish on the next five years

Laxmi Shukla, Asst. Vice President – Earthmoving Equipment Division, Action Construction Equipment, speaks on the outlook for the Indian backhoe loader market, and India’s potential as a global export hub.

Precision in Motion

A deep dive into Power Build's core gear series products – M, C, F, K

Schwing Powers Ganga Expressway Construction

594 km corridor links Meerut to Prayagraj, boosting connectivity

BEML Unveils India’s First 35-Ton Electric Dump Truck

Indigenous EV dump truck targets sustainable mining solutions

Liebherr Reports Stable Growth in 2025

Group posts €14.77 bn revenue as autonomy and electrification gain pace

Doosan Bobcat expands India reach with Earthforce range

Compact excavators E18z, E33z and E53 target urban and rural projects

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.

Heavy Lifts, Higher Ambitions

India’s infrastructure boom is driving demand for smarter, stronger lifting solutions. As projects grow in scale and complexity, cranes are evolving into critical enablers of speed, safety and precision.

Operational Excellence Redefined!

Operational excellence in cement is no longer about producing more—it is about producing smarter, cleaner and more reliably, where cost per tonne meets carbon per tonne.

Rewriting India’s Road Story

Why the next phase of highway growth will be defined not by kilometres, but by quality, capital and capability.

Reaching New Heights in Concreting

From advanced pumps to precise mix design, high-rise construction relies on technology, coordination and expertise to deliver concrete efficiently at ever-greater heights.

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.

Tata Hitachi EX1200V Excavator Deployed by Edifice Engineering

For a major high-rise demolition project in Haryana

Atlas Copco Launches XB Cordless Assembly Tools for Smart Manufacturing

Designed for ease of use, the XB tools are ready to perform from the moment they are unpacked.

Sinoboom launches Dual-E Smart Technology

New system enhances electric boom lift efficiency and extends battery endurance

Escorts Kubota Launches ‘Shaurya’ Paddy Tractor Series

New Powertrac range targets paddy cultivation in Southern India.

Operational Excellence Redefined!

Operational excellence in cement is no longer about producing more—it is about producing smarter, cleaner and more reliably, where cost per tonne meets carbon per tonne.

LGMG Unveils Localised Equipment Range at CONEXPO

Company presents region-specific machinery for North America.

Lingong Group Makes Global Brand Debut at CONEXPO

Unified brand strategy and new equipment unveiled at expo.

Raimondi Unveils CTL 712-45 Luffing Crane at CONEXPO

New 45-tonne luffing crane designed for high-rise construction.

Perkins Unveils Next-Gen Power Systems at CONEXPO 2026

Company showcases fuel-flexible engines and hybrid power solutions.

Caterpillar Unveils Advanced Engines at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

New Cat engines and lifecycle solutions highlighted at global construction expo.

Rolling the Future of Infrastructure

Smart OTR tyres are redefining performance, efficiency and sustainability across construction and mining, writes RATNESH SINHA.

Rented Machines, Real Momentum

As India accelerates its infrastructure push, the equipment rental sector is emerging as a strategic growth engine—driving flexibility, efficiency and financial discipline across projects, writes SATIN SACHDEVA.

Connected Cylinders, Connected Sites

Smart hydraulic cylinders are transforming construction equipment into connected, data-driven systems that boost uptime, safety and fleet efficiency, writes ABANI KANT SAHU.

Reshaping the Future

How digitisation and connected technologies are reshaping construction equipment performance, fleet management, and jobsite efficiency in India, writes SANJAY PENDHARKAR.

SME Magazine Honours India’s Fastest Growing Engineering Companies at NSE

The Smart Manufacturing & Enterprises (SME) Conference & Awards 2026 - held on February 11, 2026 at National Stock Exchange (Mumbai) - highlighted resilience and technology as the cornerstones of India’s next manufacturing growth phase, while honouring India's fastest growing engineering companies.

Disrupt. Digitise. Drive.

Construction equipment enters a transformative era—driven by innovation, disruption, and digitisation shaping smarter, sustainable and competitive future.

Building Resilient Pathways for Future of Compaction

At Dynapac, digitisation is structured around three integrated solutions — DYN@link, DYN@LYZER, and the NEXUS system — forming a connected intelligence ecosystem, writes ABHIJIT SOM.

Hamm ? New CEV Stage V Compact Tandem Roller HD 12B G-Tier

Hamm´s HD CompactLine Series introduced in India

Rewriting the DNA of Mobile Hydraulics

Hydraulics is no longer just about force; it has become a sophisticated mechatronic science.

How India’s Pre-Owned CE Market is Rewriting Rules

India’s construction equipment ecosystem is being reshaped by drive, disruption, and digitisation—with the pre-owned market emerging as a critical growth engine, SAMEER MALHOTRA.

Precision in Motion

A deep dive into Power Build's core gear series products – M, C, F, K.

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.

TIL Approves 60% Stake Buy in Tulip Compression

Acquisition strengthens TIL’s clean energy and LNG portfolio

TIL Acquires 60% Stake in Tulip Compression

Move strengthens TIL’s push into LNG and hydrogen solutions

Ingersoll Rand India Posts 19% Q3 Revenue Growth

Strong industrial demand lifts revenue to Rs 455 crore

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

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

Small is the new Big!

Growing at 12 to 15 per cent annually, mini construction equipment is showing that in today’s construction landscape, smaller machines can make a bigger impact.

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.

Tracks & Traction

Undercarriage parts bear the weight, provide stability, and drive performance for construction machines, shaping the backbone of heavy equipment.

Our strategy in India is twofold: Joachim Braun of ABB

Joachim Braun, President – Process Industries, ABB, speaks on the key challenges faced globally and how these compare with India

Where Data Meets Downtime

Unplanned downtime hurts margins. AI-powered predictive maintenance helps manufacturers spot failures early, cut losses, and keep production moving.

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.

SSLs are increasingly used in urban infra

Satendra Tiwari, Executive Director – Operations, CASE Construction Equipment, shares his views on which smart or automated safety features deliver the greatest real-world value for skid steer applications in India.

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.

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

ICEMA’s Long-Standing Demand for Incentive Scheme Announced

EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes

EU anti-dumping action signals turning point for global lifting equipment markets.

Rubber King powers port efficiency with PETRA and BAHUBALI Tyres

As global trade intensifies and port operations become increasingly time-sensitive, the demand for durable & high-performance tyres has never been greater.

Sustainability has always been core to Cummins: Shveta Arya, Cummins India

Shveta Arya, Managing Director, Cummins India Limited, outlines her views on practical sustainability, fit-for-market innovation, Make in India imperatives, and leadership in complex industrial environments.

Motul Showcases Technology and Sustainability Leadership at SIAT Expo 2026

Motul presented technologies developed to support evolving mobility architectures

Sinoboom Unveils New Access Equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Sinoboom showcases latest access platforms and smart technologies at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

Ashok Leyland Reintroduces Iconic TAURUS and HIPPO Heavy-Duty Trucks

TAURUS represents the high-horsepower tipper range, while HIPPO anchors the tractor portfolio

Doosan Bobcat India Showcases Innovative Product Lineup at Excon 2025

. Each product reflects Bobcat’s legacy of innovation, durability, and unmatched performance.

German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz visits Bosch India

Strengthening the long-standing partnership between India and Germany

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

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

Perkins Names Richard Hemmings as VP & GM for Global Sales

Richard Hemmings takes charge of global sales, marketing and aftermarket from January 2026

Gainwell Commosales Elevates Akanksha Chaturvedi to Board

Akanksha Chaturvedi takes on Board role alongside Executive Director & CGO responsibilities

Focus is shifting toward synthetic long-drain engine oils: Ravi Chawla, Gulf Oil

Ravi Chawla, MD and CEO, Gulf Oil Lubricants India, speaks on how demand for lubricants and oils is evolving in the construction, mining, and off-highway sectors over the next 12 to 18 months.

Rs.75,000 cr Push

How policy, private capital and heavy equipment are redefining India’s port equipment industry.

Volvo Introduces ECR355 Short-Tailswing Excavator

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched the ECR355, a new 35-tonne short-tailswing excavator offering improved fuel efficiency, higher lift capacity and increased cab space.

Miniloaders.com Adds Remote-Control Chippers and Stump Grinders

Miniloaders.com has expanded its product range with the introduction of remote-control tracked chippers and the smallest remote-control stump grinder currently available in the United States.

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