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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.
Technology is reshaping modern backhoe loaders
Puneet Vidyarthi, Head of Brand Marketing, CASE Construction Equipment, APAC & India, speaks on the outlook for the Indian backhoe loader market over the next five years.
Air Apparent
From drilling to finishing, compressors are the silent drivers of construction, enabling faster, cleaner, and more efficient project execution.
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.
TBM Assembly Advances for BART Tunnel Project
Assembly of 16m TBM progresses at Germany facility for US transit project
Narayanan G Appointed CEO of Athaang Infrastructure
He brings over 25 years of infrastructure investment experience
Herrenknecht TBM Cleared for Mumbai Water Tunnel Project
Herrenknecht TBM clears tests for 7.2 km Bhiwandi–Thane tunnel.
Sinoboom Upgrades AB18J Plus Boom Lifts
New models offer higher capacity and improved flexibility
BKT Tyres Targets Two-Wheeler Market with ‘Jurrat’ Campaign
Ranveer Singh fronts BKT Tyres’ new campaign for everyday riders
Liebherr Reports Stable Growth in 2025
Group posts €14.77 bn revenue as autonomy and electrification gain pace
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.
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.
The RELIEF Factor!
As geopolitical tensions disrupt key shipping routes, India’s construction equipment exporters are navigating rising costs and delayed deliveries. The Government’s RELIEF initiative offers timely support—but also highlights the urgent need for stronger supply chain resilience.
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.
Scaling Up Safety and Productivity
How demolition technology reduces danger and increases speed of descaling, writes JEFF KEELING.
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.
Zoomlion Unveils North America-Certified Machines at CONEXPO 2026
Company presents customised cranes, excavators and concrete equipment for the North American market
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.
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.
Building Smarter Roads
How intelligent engineering is redefining roadbuilding performance, writes DHEERAJ PANDA.
Disrupt. Digitise. Drive.
Construction equipment enters a transformative era—driven by innovation, disruption, and digitisation shaping smarter, sustainable and competitive future.
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.
Digitising the Jobsite
Connected machines, telematics, and cloud platforms now provide real-time visibility into equipment health, utilisation, grading accuracy, and compaction quality, writes RATAN LAL KASHYAP.
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
189 Tonne Semiconductor Equipment Shipped To Tata Plant In Assam
Over dimensional cargo moved to Morigaon via Brahmaputra
Raimondi to Unveil Terex TRT 55US at CONEXPO 2026
New rough terrain crane debuts under Raimondi North America banner
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.
Rent, Don’t Own
Owning heavy equipment was once a badge of capability for contractors. Today, with rising costs, maintenance hassles, and skilled-operator shortages, renting offers flexibility, cost savings, and hassle-free compliance—making ‘rent, don’t own’ the smarter choice.
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.
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
Ashok Leyland Reintroduces Iconic TAURUS and HIPPO Heavy-Duty Trucks
TAURUS represents the high-horsepower tipper range, while HIPPO anchors the tractor portfolio
Shriram Automall Opens Dhanbad Facility in Jharkhand
Shriram Automall Dhanbad commenced operations on 12th January 2026
Rs.75,000 cr Push
How policy, private capital and heavy equipment are redefining India’s port equipment industry.
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.
Whitnell Plant Selects Liebherr for Earthmoving Operations
At Whitnell Plant, family values and engineering expertise go hand in hand. Father-and-son duo Lionel and Matt Whitnell continue a long-standing tradition of hands-on earthmoving, combining decades of experience with a practical, performance-led approach to equipment selection.
Precast is clearly the future for India
VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India
India’s push towards zero-emission heavy mobility is accelerating
V Senthil Kumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries
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.
India Rising
Rising demand, resilient sales, and renewed infrastructure momentum pushed India’s CE industry to 1,40,191 units in FY2025. As the nation gears up for Excon 2025, the message is clear—India is rising, and so is its machinery.
Every machine we supply is ‘Smart Iron’
Manav Kohli, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Gainwell Commosales
We are presenting 25+ next-gen machines
Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Conmat Heavy Industries
Awarding Excellence in Cement
The 9th Indian Cement Review Awards 2025 and the Multilogistix Awards 2025, held concurrently with the 15th Edition of Cement Expo and Conference, celebrated the excellence across the cement and logistics sectors.
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.
Steel at a Crossroads
Rising construction demand meets missing steel grades, pushing India’s builders and OEMs to a defining crossroads.
The rental ecosystem is increasingly shaping demand
Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India
India is one of the most important markets for us globally
Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India
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.
Gemini Power Hydraulics to debut LEVO 14 at GIS Expo 2025
Gemini Power Hydraulics is set to become the first 100 per cent indigenous Indian manufacturer to exhibit at GIS Expo 2025—Europe’s flagship show for lifting, industrial handling and heavy transport—being held in Piacenza, Italy, from 25–27 September 2025.
Lubrizol features advanced TPU-based solutions
Lubrizol, a global leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, announces its participation in the Cable & Wire Fair 2025, taking place from November 4-6, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Three WOLFF cranes enable Aurach Valley bridge project
After over three years of construction, the new Aurach Bridge near the Regau junction opened to traffic in early September.
Three WOLFF Cranes Enable Spectacular Aurach Valley Bridge Project
The cranes, installed in 2022, were mounted on two 77.6-meter towers and one 64.1-meter tower.
Financing India’s Highways
Sustainable financing and strong governance are vital to keep India’s road expansion on track.
Celebrating Excellence in Roads
India’s RAHSTA Awards 2025 honoured innovators driving sustainable, safe, and transformative growth in the nation’s road infrastructure.
Gemini Power Hydraulics to debut LEVO 14 at GIS Expo 2025
First Indian OEM at Europe’s GIS to unveil CE-certified aerial platform.
India’s Construction Equipment Bestsellers
Lifetime honours for Anand Sundaresan, Ammann India and Person of the Year for Vivekanand Vanmeeganathan, Caterpillar among industry bestsellers
VECV, Jio-bp Pulse Partner to Expand EV Charging for Trucks & Buses
MoU gives Eicher EV fleet access to 6000+ Jio-bp fast charging points nationwide
10,000 km Push
Road equipment sales were 7,002 units in FY2025, and with MoRTH’s 10,000 km highway target for next year, demand prospects appear uncertain.
Engineering at Scale
From mega cranes and piling rigs to drones and digital twins, next-gen machinery is redefining how India builds bridges—faster, safer, and smarter.
Concrete Advantage
Right equipment, smart planning, and technology are transforming concrete handling, improving quality, cutting costs, and boosting efficiency across construction projects.
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.
MoRTH to Frame IRC Norms for New-Age Machines
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has decided to formally adopt Automated and Intelligent Machine-aided Construction (AIMC) for highway projects, aiming to accelerate execution and ensure timely completion.
Palfinger Unveils Combined Crane-Hookloader Prototype
Palfinger has unveiled a prototype all-in-one vehicle solution, combining a construction and recycling crane with a hookloader on a single truck. The TZU++TEC pairs the first front-mounted crane from Palfinger’s Generation 3 Urban Range with the HT 18 TEC telescopic hookloader, allowing contractors to handle and transport construction materials and debris.
Volvo CE Announces Investment in Excavator Production
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) announces a strategic global investment in crawler excavator production at three key Volvo CE locations to meet growing customer demands, mitigate supply chain risks through localised production and reduce reliance on long-distance logistics.
PETRONAS and CNH Launch New Line of Lubricants
World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, in partnership with PETRONAS Lubrificants International (PLI), through its subsidiary PETRONAS Lubrificantes Brasil (PLB), has launched the FLEETPRO Cycle product line.
Crushing Need!
How cutting-edge technology is transforming crushing and screening for faster, smarter, and greener operations.
Eicher Trucks Introduces Eicher Pro Plus Range
Extended cargo body options for e-commerce and parcel goods segments
We’re building India’s premier CE mgmt and rental platform
Janardhan Reddy, Founder, shares how AUEQI is bridging critical gaps in equipment management—infusing structure, transparency, and technology into a fragmented industry.
Decentralisation and mobility are the future
Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India, speaks on the key technological advancements in crushing and screening equipment.
MoRTH to Frame IRC Norms for New-Age Machines in Highway Work
The ministry has also sought feedback on adoption of AIMC
AUEQI: India’s Construction Rental Revolution
AUEQI Technologies is transforming India’s construction sector by digitising equipment rentals—bringing transparency, efficiency, and access to even the smallest contractors across the country.
Powerful Attachments, Smarter Work
In today’s fast-paced construction world, powerful equipment attachments are transforming job sites, enabling contractors to work smarter, increase productivity, reduce costs, and maximise existing machine potential.
Cummins India Launches Battery Energy Storage Systems
India's renewable energy targets and bolsters grid stability initiatives
The Rise Factor
As buildings soar higher, the challenge of moving materials efficiently becomes mission-critical. The rise factor isn’t just about height—it’s about smart logistics, precision equipment, and seamless vertical transportation.
Backhoe Boom
India’s backhoe loader market is booming, with sales crossing 53,000 units in FY25.
Putzmeister Launches Stationary Concrete Pump 1405 D Classic
This machine is built to pump farther and higher with ease
VE Commercial Vehicles Records Sale of 7,402 Units in May 2025
VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) is a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors.
Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader in Steel Plant Applications
S70 delivers strong productivity, handling various tasks such as material handling
Why Renting Beats Buying
Once a symbol of capability, owning heavy equipment is losing its appeal. With rising costs and complex compliance, contractors are increasingly turning to rentals for flexibility, savings, and simplicity.
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
Transforming OEM and Equipment Manufacturing
ERP systems are becoming increasingly intelligent day by day. They now leverage historical data, real-time market trends, and even external factors to make more accurate demand and financial forecasts, write YUVRAJ SHIDHAYE.
Maharashtra’s Rs 113.73 Bn EV Push
The new policy provides direct purchase subsidies across all vehicle segments.
Making Logistics Sector More Productive
Traditionally, customs clearance as well as cross-border logistics have been extremely paper-intensive.
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?
DICV Demonstrates Resilience in Challenging 2024
Embraced cultural transformation through the “BharatBenz Way”
Liebherr Produces 10,000th XPower Wheel Loader
10,000th XPower wheel loader rolls off the production line in Bischofshofen
TrucksUp, Indian Oil Partner to Introduce XTRAPOWER-Fleet Card for Fleet Management
TrucksUp customers will have access to IndianOil’s extensive network
Scania’s New Electric Power Systems
cania, a provider of transport solutions, handed over its stage at the 34th bauma trade fair in Munich to its new all-electric and hybrid power systems for the construction and mining sectors.
Combilift Unveils Self-Propelled Inloader
Combilift, the global leader in innovative material handling, unveiled its pioneering Self-Propelled Inloader ‘COMBi-SPI’.
Maharashtra Unveils Rs 113.73 Bn EV Push with Subsidies, Toll Waivers
The new policy provides direct purchase subsidies across all vehicle segments
Graders of Tomorrow
Shaping the future of infra, motor graders are evolving with advanced tech and precision to meet the growing demands of tomorrow’s construction landscape.
Small Machines, Big Demand!
How mini construction equipment is reshaping India’s infrastructure landscape
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