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CNH Expands SES Programme to South India
Initiative promotes mechanised baling to reduce stubble burning
ABB Accelerator Drives Industrial AI Innovation
AIC Bengaluru brings together global innovators to build scalable solutions
MoRTH, Eicher Partner to Modernise Delhi-NCR Fleets
MoU supports replacement of older trucks and buses with cleaner vehicles
The Risk of Negative Bids
Aggressive undercutting, intensified competition and declining project flow are raising concerns over quality, sustainability and contractor viability in the highways sector.
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.
Road to Viksit Bharat
Key insights on quality, safety and sustainability from the RAHSTA 2026 Roundtable.
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.”
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.
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
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
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.
BLive PRIME to Deploy 1,000 EV Mini-Trucks
Rs 100 crore initiative to accelerate green logistics in India.
New Holland Launches HD & XHD Rotavator Series
New rotavators boost soil preparation, productivity, and durability.
Maharashtra, Finland Advance Circular Economy Partnership
Conclave explores collaboration on sustainable growth and resource efficiency
ELGi Showcases Energy-Efficient Air Solutions at INTEC
ELGi highlights intelligent compressed air technologies at INTEC 2026.
AGGCON Hosts Session on Business Transformation
Industry leaders discuss transformation, innovation and growth strategies
Ammann India Inaugurates Centralised Air Compressor System
Ammann India has inaugurated a new centralised air compressor system at its Machine Division as part of its green energy conservation and sustainable manufacturing initiatives.
Propel Appoints EV Division COO
Propel Industries has appointed Virender Bhardwaj as Chief Operating Officer of its EV Division. He brings nearly three decades of industry experience across JCB, Volvo, Mahindra & Mahindra and SML Isuzu.
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 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.
Road to Viksit Bharat
Key insights on quality, safety and sustainability from the RAHSTA 2026 Roundtable.
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.
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.
RAHSTA Awards Open Nominations for Contractors
Awards to honour excellence in road project execution
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
MANN+HUMMEL Opens Tumkur Innovation Centre
New Karnataka centre strengthens India’s filtration R&D role
RAHSTA Awards 2026 Opens for India’s Leading Road Developers
Nominations now open to honour excellence in highway and toll projects
Tata Hitachi Dharwad Plant Wins CII EHS Excellence Award
The facility receives Silver recognition for outstanding Environment, Health & Safety practices
Bridgestone Expands Farm Tyre Range
New VT-TRACTOR XXL tyres support high-horsepower tractors
MCCI Discusses Tamil Nadu Growth with CM
MCCI delegation meets Chief Minister to discuss industry growth
Cummins India Highlights Sustainable Data Centre Solutions
Cummins India leaders discussed AI-ready and resilient data centres recently.
Propel Appoints EV Division COO
Virender Bhardwaj to lead EV sales, service and marketing
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
Eicher Pro X EV Completes K2K Drive in Record Time
Eicher’s electric CV completes Kashmir–Kanyakumari run
CNH India Rolls Out 800,000th Tractor from Greater Noida Facility
Greater Noida facility achieves major tractor production milestone
L&T Achieves Double Tunnel Breakthrough at Dibang
Dibang project in Arunachal achieved simultaneous breakthroughs in Diversion Tunnel-4 and Diversion Tunnel-5 on 28 April 2026.
Vipin Sondhi Joins Daimler Truck Supervisory Board
Auto industry veteran strengthens global governance team
RAHSTA 2026 to Host Certified Highway Construction Masterclass
The masterclass brings together industry experts, engineers and infrastructure professionals for an intensive two-day programme.
Gainwell Group Launches InfraServe Global
The company manufactures, services and distributes products like asphalt and concrete batching plants, road maintenance equipment
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.
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
CE Exports Hold Steady Despite Current Uncertainties
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.
Narayanan G Appointed CEO of Athaang Infrastructure
He brings over 25 years of infrastructure investment experience
CNH Launches Pond Restoration Drive to Promote Water Conservation and Community Wellbeing
The project aims to rejuvenate the heritage Bhola Rawal Pond
BEML Unveils India’s First 35-Ton Electric Dump Truck
Indigenous EV dump truck targets sustainable mining solutions
Komaki Opens New EV Battery Plant in Gurugram
New facility will produce 1.2 lakh LiFePO4 batteries annually
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.
The market is shifting from cost to lifecycle value
Aaron Ravenscroft, President and CEO, The Manitowoc Company, speaks on what makes the Potain MCT 105 strategically important for India.
A New Era of Cabin Safety in Indian Trucking
As Indian highways evolve, safety is taking centre stage. Global cabin safety standards like ECE R29.03 are redefining how trucks protect drivers while ensuring operational reliability.
Rewriting India’s Road Story
Why the next phase of highway growth will be defined not by kilometres, but by quality, capital and capability.
Eicher Trucks and Buses Inaugurates Community Development Centre in Pithampur
The centre is designed to drive sustained social impact across education
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.
CTS Roundtable Charts Tech-Led Roadmap for Construction
CTS Roundtable Maps Technology Roadmap for Construction
Raimondi Unveils CTL 712-45 Luffing Crane at CONEXPO
New 45-tonne luffing crane designed for high-rise construction.
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.
India’s Infrastructure Moment!
How digitalisation is transforming construction equipment and project delivery, writes SP RAJAN.
From Machines to Intelligent Ecosystems
How digitisation and connected technologies are reshaping construction equipment performance, fleet management, and jobsite efficiency, writes SIDDHARTH CHATURVEDI.
Building Smarter Roads
How intelligent engineering is redefining roadbuilding performance, writes DHEERAJ PANDA.
Innovation and R&D are central to maintaining our competitive edge
Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Conmat Heavy Industries, speaks on the strategies to navigate global and market disruptions while maintaining competitiveness and supply chain resilience.
Disrupt. Digitise. Drive.
Construction equipment enters a transformative era—driven by innovation, disruption, and digitisation shaping smarter, sustainable and competitive future.
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.
When Tyres Go Digital!
Today, Rubber King’s story is not just about tyres. It is about how drive fuels disruption, and digitisation turns it into sustainable growth, writes DEVIN GAWARVALA.
TVS Mobility, PALFINGER Seal Rs 350 Crore India Pact
MoU to strengthen supply chain, dealership and aftermarket ecosystem
Zoomlion to Unveil Smart Equipment at CONEXPO 2026
Company to present intelligent construction systems in Las Vegas
BKT Unveils FY25 Sustainability Report, ‘New Roads. Greener Future’
Company advances circularity, renewables and resource efficiency
Schaeffler Showcases Future-Ready Aftermarket Solutions at ACMA Automechanika
Schaeffler India recently highlighted its lifecycle-focused aftermarket portfolio in New Delhi
Budget FY27: What It Means for India’s CE Sector
The Union Budget 2026–27 has delivered a clear and positive signal for India’s construction equipment (CE) industry
Ammann India Drives Energy Efficiency Awareness
Energy Conservation Week at Ammann India sees strong employee participation
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.
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
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.
Budget FY27: What It Means for India’s CE Sector
With record public capex and a long-awaited incentive scheme for equipment manufacturing, the Union Budget signals a turning point for India’s CE industry amid slowing demand.
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.
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.
Balu Forge Inducted into NATO Supply Chain for High-Precision Defence Components
Certified supplier of mission critical defence components for NATO member states
Motul Showcases Technology and Sustainability Leadership at SIAT Expo 2026
Motul presented technologies developed to support evolving mobility architectures
JK Tyre inaugurates Phase III Expansion of Banmore Plant for Passenger Car Radial Tyre
Boosts JK Tyre’s passenger car radial tyre capacity to 16 million tyres per year in India
CASE Construction Equipment introduces CEV Stage V Machines in Gurgaon
Introduced 450NX Mini Tandem Vibratory Compactor, 952NX Tandem Vibratory Compactor, 1107NX Soil Compactor, 770NX Backhoe Loader, and the CX220C LC Hydraulic Excavator.
German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz visits Bosch India
Strengthening the long-standing partnership between India and Germany
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.
Sustainability is integral to our global and India roadmap: V Balakrishnan, Trelleborg
Vinay Balakrishnan, General Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions India, speaks on the key trends shaping product development and market strategy in the Indian market.
Precast is clearly the future for India
VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India
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