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Kobelco to Acquire 70% Stake in CNH Construction Business
The $1 billion deal will strengthen Kobelco's global construction equipment portfolio.
Kobelco to Acquire 70% Stake in CNH Construction Business
The $1 billion deal will strengthen Kobelco's global construction equipment portfolio.
Carraro India Q2 income rises 19 per cent to Rs 7.06 billion
H1 income grows 16% to Rs 12.64 billion, driven by domestic demand
CASE Inaugurates New NCR Facility in Faridabad
The 6,000 sq ft facility enhances equipment servicing, parts storage and customer support.
The New Machine Age
India’s construction equipment industry is entering a new machine age—smarter, cleaner, more connected and increasingly engineered around productivity. As technology, electrification and localisation accelerate, the machines building India are being fundamentally reimagined.
MISSION 2030
Can India build the world’s next construction equipment powerhouse?
Global Industrial Opportunity Behind India’s CE Boom
India’s construction equipment market is becoming a launchpad for a larger industrial opportunity. RAJESH NATH examines how localisation, technology, global partnerships and exports can help turn domestic scale into lasting international competitiveness.
Engineering India’s Next Growth Leap
As India’s infrastructure ambitions accelerate, the construction equipment industry must move beyond mechanisation to embrace digitalisation, electrification and ecosystem development. MANISH KULKARNI outlines how technology, productivity, skilled talent and accessible financing can help position India as a globally competitive construction equipment hub by 2030.
India’s Next Advantage: Trust
India has built the scale to become a major construction equipment manufacturing base. ATASI DAS argues that quality, localisation, exports, technology, skills and sustainability will determine whether that ambition translates into global trust.
From Localisation to Global Competitiveness
India’s construction equipment industry has the scale, talent and market opportunity to emerge as a global manufacturing force. The next leap, however, will depend on how effectively the industry strengthens localisation, manufacturing excellence, technology, supply chains and skills. SANJEEV BAJAJ outlines why these capabilities will be critical to making India a trusted global source of construction equipment by 2030
From Machines to Intelligence: Building India's 2030 Equipment Powerhouse
By: Gurman Reen, Sales Director, Customer Solutions Division, Caterpillar India
We develop tyres around what customers actually need: Rubberking
Devin Gawarvala, Entrepreneur and Founder, Rubber King Tyres
India’s infra growth is creating a growing need for high-performance solutions
- Srinivasu Allaphan, Director – Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries
There will not be one solution; there will be multiple solutions
- Deepak Shetty, Managing Director and CEO, JCB India
The equipment has to be self-sufficient in most ways
- Sanjeev Bajaj, Chief Officer, Construction Equipment Business Division, Escorts Kubota Limited
The technology gap between Western and Indian equipment has narrowed
- Manish Mathur, CEO – Cranes, ACE
“India’s infra growth is creating a growing need for high-performance solutions.”
An Exclusive Interview with Srinivasu Allaphan, Director – Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries
ACE Showcases Next-Gen Equipment at bauma CONEXPO 2026
New cranes, backhoe loader and scissor lifts focus on safety and efficiency
JK Tyre Launches Four OTR Tyres at bauma CONEXPO India 2026
New range targets construction, material handling and mining applications
Tata Hitachi Opens New Warehouse at Kharagpur Plant
Facility aims to strengthen supply chain and improve customer support
Under Pressure
Higher loads, longer operating hours and tougher applications are putting new demands on off-road tyres.
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
Engineered for the Toughest Terrain
As infrastructure, mining and construction activity accelerates, Rubber King Tyres is strengthening its focus on application-engineered tyre solutions that enhance durability, uptime and equipment productivity
Uptime is driving the next generation of OTR tyres
Shyam Gyanani, Founder and MD, Trident International
Localisation will shape competitiveness
Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery
Our priorities are to strengthen our CE portfolio
Sanjeev Bajaj, CO - Construction Equipment Business Division, Escorts Kubota
JCB Hydromax Sets Hydrogen Land Speed Record at 406.320 mph
Hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax reaches 406.320 mph at Bonneville Salt Flats
CASE India Appoints Sachin Tare as Manufacturing Director
Tare will lead manufacturing operations at CASE India’s Pithampur plant
We see an immediate surge in demand for 100% electric equipment
Manish Kulkarni, Managing Director, Manitou South Asia, discusses the company’s product strategy and its alignment with India’s decarbonisation goals.
JCB India Opens New 3S Dealership in Nashik
Facility to support customers across North Maharashtra
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.
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
Caterpillar’s 6040 Mining Shovel
Caterpillar has introduced its next-generation 6040 hydraulic mining shovel, designed to deliver high breakout forces, faster swing cycles and improved fuel efficiency through hydraulic optimisation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CE Sales Fall 12.6% in Jan; OEMs Feel the Heat
Retail volumes slide as project activity slows
Perkins Unveils Next-Gen Power Systems at CONEXPO 2026
Company showcases fuel-flexible engines and hybrid power solutions.
Construction Equipment Sales Fall 12.6% in Jan; OEMs Feel the Heat
Retail volumes slide as project activity slows
Drive Under Pressure
Global tariff realignments are pushing equipment manufacturers and component suppliers to rethink sourcing, writes PIERO GUIZZETTI.
Disrupt. Digitise. Drive.
Construction equipment enters a transformative era—driven by innovation, disruption, and digitisation shaping smarter, sustainable and competitive future.
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.
Demand for skids is extremely low in India: Sunil Newatia, Suretech
Sunil Newatia, Chairman and MD, Suretech Infrastructure, speaks on the factors that are driving the growth of the skid-steer loaders market in India.
Gulf Oil Lubricants Expands Infrastructure Portfolio with Key OEM Alliances
Key partnerships with ACE, Ammann India and XCMG
Doosan Bobcat India Showcases Innovative Product Lineup at Excon 2025
. Each product reflects Bobcat’s legacy of innovation, durability, and unmatched performance.
CASE India opens first company-owned store in South India
The facility serves as a strategic hub to deepen CASE’s presence across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring markets.
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.
India has a cost advantage compared to many other regions
Hermann Maier, Director, Industrial Technology, ZF Group • Kishore Vishwanath Pissey, Head of R&D and Engineering Services, IA - Region India, ZF Group
India-engineered products are gaining traction in export markets
Dr Venkat Srinivas, Business Head – Mahindra Truck, Bus and Construction Equipment, and Executive Director & CEO – SML Mahindra, Mahindra Group
AWPs and boom lifts are gaining traction in construction
Srinivasu Allaphan, Director-Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries
AWPs and boom lifts are gaining traction in construction
Srinivasu Allaphan, Director-Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries
Our BSV range is designed to deliver higher efficiency
Sanjeev Bajaj, Chief Officer, Construction Equipment Business Division, Escorts Kubota
Demand is shifting towards rural infra projects
Gurman Reen, Director - Sales, India, Customer Solutions Division, Caterpillar India
We see strong long-term potential in India
Franc Cui, Technical Center Director, Polygon (Xiamen) Composite Materials AVNISH KUMAR, Director, ATCORP
We will launch 13 major products
Deepak Shetty, CEO & MD, JCB India
Every machine we supply is ‘Smart Iron’
Manav Kohli, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Gainwell Commosales
Steel at a Crossroads
Rising construction demand meets missing steel grades, pushing India’s builders and OEMs to a defining crossroads.
We have introduced TipMatix in our truck hydraulics segment.
Sitaram Ganeshan, President, Wipro Hydraulics
We have introduced TipMatix in our truck hydraulics segment
Sitaram Ganeshan, President, Wipro Hydraulics
India is one of the most important markets for us globally
Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India
Localisation remains central to our product development for India
Dr Venkat Srinivas, ED & CEO – SML Isuzu, Business Head – Mahindra Trucks, Buses & Construction Equipment
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.
Powering the Next Era of CE
Hydraulic motors, the hidden powerhouses of construction equipment, are evolving to drive India’s smarter, greener infrastructure future.
CASE Launches ‘Shilpi’ to Train Youth in Backhoe Servicing
CASE Construction Equipment, a CNH brand, has launched Project Shilpi to provide skill training in backhoe loader servicing to underprivileged youth.
Gmmco and Caterpillar Host Global Operator Challenge
Gmmco, a leading Cat® dealer in India and part of the CKA Birla Group, in collaboration with Caterpillar, has successfully hosted the India leg of the 2025 - 2026 Global Operator Challenge (GOC) - the premier construction equipment competition that celebrates operator mastery, precision, and technological excellence.
CASE Launches Stage V Machines for Indian Market
CASE Construction Equipment, a CNH brand, has launched its new range of CEV Stage V-compliant construction machines in Pune. This move reinforces CASE’s commitment to sustainable, future-ready construction solutions in India.
Deere Updates Backhoes with New Cab
John Deere has introduced five upgraded backhoe models – the 310 G-Tier and 310, 320, 410, and 710 P-Tier – featuring entirely reimagined cabs and an innovative rear camera system, a first in the industry.
Crushing Need!
How cutting-edge technology is transforming crushing and screening for faster, smarter, and greener operations.
Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader Enhances Efficiency at Smelters
During the demonstration, the Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader proved to be a game-changer.
Desi Machines: Revolutionising Equipment Buying
Transforming How India Buys Construction Equipment
Decentralisation and mobility are the future
Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India, speaks on the key technological advancements in crushing and screening equipment.
CASE Launches Stage V Machines for Indian Market
CASE India unveils CEV Stage V machines in Pune dealership
Desi Machines: Revolutionizing Equipment Buying in India
Transforming How India Buys Construction Equipment
CASE Launches 'Shilpi' to Train Youth in Backhoe Servicing
CASE India to skill rural youth under CSR initiative
Gmmco and Caterpillar Host Global Operator Challenge 2025–2026 – India Edition
Over 2,500 Operators Compete to Forge Their Legacy
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.
The Unsung Game-Changers
In the race to build faster and smarter, construction equipment attachments are emerging as the silent revolutionaries—transforming machines, maximising productivity, and reshaping project execution across India’s infrastructure boom
FY2026 is expected to witness a gradual recovery in backhoe loader sales
Siddharth Chaturvedi, Head Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, shares his expectations for the backhoe loader market in FY2026.
Backhoe Boom
India’s backhoe loader market is booming, with sales crossing 53,000 units in FY25.
Escorts Kubota Launches BLX 75 Backhoe Loader
The company has no immediate plans to introduce the BLX 75 internationally
Future Excavated
India’s infrastructure boom is unearthing a new era of smart, sustainable, and connected hydraulic excavators powering tomorrow’s construction landscape.
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.
BS-V compliance has increased the cost of backhoe loaders
Siddharth Chaturvedi, Head Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, shares insights on the BS-V transition, backhoe loader demand outlook, and customer support strategies for FY2026.
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
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?
ACE Showcases India’s Engineering Excellence
Action Construction Equipment (ACE), India’s leading material handling and construction equipment manufacturer and market leader in the mobile cranes and tower cranes segment, holds a 63 per cent share in mobile cranes and 60 per cent in tower cranes, driving growth across infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, logistics, defense, and agriculture
CASE Construction Rolls out BS V-Compliant Machine from Pithampur Plant
The rollout underscores CASE’s proactive approach toward environmental responsibility
Small Machines, Big Demand!
How mini construction equipment is reshaping India’s infrastructure landscape
CASE India Expands Distribution Reach with a New Dealership in Raipur
The new facility features a fully equipped workshop
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
Smooth Operations
In the fast-paced construction industry, lubricant advancements are key to enhancing machinery performance and longevity.
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.
BULL Machines Unveils SuperSmart Backhoe Loader
Setting New Industry Benchmarks
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.
Building the Future
Tata Hitachi’s operator training programmes are comprehensive, addressing key aspects of machine operation, maintenance, and safety.
Skilling for Emerging Technologies
Telematics and IoT integration allow fleet owners to monitor real-time data from pavers, single drum compactors, and mobile cranes, enabling predictive maintenance and minimising downtime
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