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Zoomlion to showcase AI-powered machinery and robotics at bauma CHINA

Exhibition will feature over 60 technologies and equipment displays across two venues

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.

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.

Building India’s Global Manufacturing Edge

As India’s construction equipment industry looks to strengthen its global footprint, manufacturing excellence, deeper localisation and technology adoption will be critical to sustaining competitiveness. HITESH AGARWAL outlines how automation, digitalisation, quality and supplier development can help transform India into a trusted global manufacturing hub

We develop tyres around what customers actually need: Rubberking

Devin Gawarvala, Entrepreneur and Founder, Rubber King Tyres

India’s mining sector is operating at a scale and intensity like never before

- Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India

Going forward, we want to make it fully indigenous

- Munindra Kumar, Head – Sales & Marketing (SLCM Division) and Product Support, Venus Techno Equipment

It’s the fastest-growing segment among all excavators

- Siddharth Chaturvedi, GM – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

Productivity and sustainability must move forward together

- Deepak Garg, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, SANY India

We intend to go with the strategy of service as a product

Dheeraj Panda, Managing Director, Ammann India

The technology gap between Western and Indian equipment has narrowed

- Manish Mathur, CEO – Cranes, ACE

“India’s mining sector is operating at a scale and intensity like never before.”

An Exclusive Interview with Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India

“It’s the fastest-growing segment among all excavators”

An Exclusive Interview with Siddharth Chaturvedi, GM – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

“Productivity and sustainability must move forward together.”

An Exclusive Interview with Deepak Garg, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, SANY India

Sinoboom launches collision avoidance system for scissor lifts

CARS uses multiple sensors to detect overhead obstacles and restrict lift movement

Volvo CE launches EC650 mining excavator at bauma CONEXPO India

Volvo CE unveils 65T excavator alongside construction and electric solutions.

SANY India Showcases 31 Machines at BAUMA CONEXPO India

Company unveils 13 new launches across construction equipment segments

SCHWING Stetter India Showcases 27 Solutions at bauma CONEXPO

Company highlights AI-enabled concrete equipment and new solutions

Gainwell CAT Launches CAT 355 Excavator at bauma CONEXPO India

New excavator targets severe-duty mining and quarry applications

ACE Showcases Next-Gen Equipment at bauma CONEXPO 2026

New cranes, backhoe loader and scissor lifts focus on safety and efficiency

SANY India Showcases 31 Machines, Launches 13 New Products

Electric equipment leads SANY’s multi-segment showcase at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026

We will unveil five new products

VG Sakthikuma, Chairman & Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India

Under Pressure

Higher loads, longer operating hours and tougher applications are putting new demands on off-road tyres.

Engineering Safety into Every Lift

Human error, overloading, poor visibility and unsafe equipment operation continue to be among the leading causes of lifting incidents, write MANISH MATHUR.

Uptime is driving the next generation of OTR tyres

Shyam Gyanani, Founder and MD, Trident International

Built to Outlast: The Real Measure of Lubrication Performance

In heavy equipment, the true value of a lubricant is measured not by its price, but by how long it keeps machines running.

Engineering Safety into Every Lift

Manish Mathur, CEO – Cranes, Action Construction Equipment

Handling Success

Efficient material handling is no longer just a support function—it is a key driver of productivity, safety and profitability. From smarter planning to the right equipment, every movement onsite can make a measurable difference.

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

Skyjack Unveils New Electric Lifts

Skyjack has introduced new aerial work platforms at ConExpo 2026, including electric articulated boom lifts and its tallest scissor lift model.

The 20-Tonne Advantage

Why the 20–22 tonne segment is emerging as the industry’s undisputed workhorse.

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.

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.

Ammann India Launches CPB36 Concrete Boom Pump

CPB36 Truck Mounted Concrete Boom Pump strengthens Ammann Elba portfolio

Gainwell Group Launches InfraServe Global

The company manufactures, services and distributes products like asphalt and concrete batching plants, road maintenance equipment

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.

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.

Schwing Powers Ganga Expressway Construction

594 km corridor links Meerut to Prayagraj, boosting connectivity

Sinoboom Upgrades AB18J Plus Boom Lifts

New models offer higher capacity and improved flexibility

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.

Tata Hitachi EX1200V Excavator Deployed by Edifice Engineering

For a major high-rise demolition project in Haryana

Sinoboom launches Dual-E Smart Technology

New system enhances electric boom lift efficiency and extends battery endurance

Zoomlion Unveils North America-Certified Machines at CONEXPO 2026

Company presents customised cranes, excavators and concrete equipment for the North American market

Sinoboom Showcases Smart Access Tech at CONEXPO 2026

Company unveils energy-efficient technologies and new access equipment range

LGMG Unveils Localised Equipment Range at CONEXPO

Company presents region-specific machinery for North America.

From Iron to Intelligence

How concreting is moving from mechanical strength to digital certainty, writes SHUBHABRATA SAHA.

Rewriting the DNA of Mobile Hydraulics

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

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.

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.

Raimondi to Unveil Terex TRT 55US at CONEXPO 2026

New rough terrain crane debuts under Raimondi North America banner

Weak Anti-Dumping Enforcement Hurting OEMs

As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing.

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.

India Builds, China Supplies?

As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing.

India Builds, China Supplies?

As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing

CCTY Customised Solutions for Construction Equipment

As construction equipment evolves to fit end-user requirements, the bearings used must become stronger and more reliable as they operate in some of the most demanding environments.

Sinoboom Unveils New Access Equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

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

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.

Skyjack Launches New Electric and Hybrid Rough-Terrain Boom Lifts

Skyjack has expanded its rough-terrain articulated boom lift range in North America with the introduction of two all-electric models and two hybrid electric-diesel variants.

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.

We currently hold around 10% market share in excavators

PN Krishnakumar, CEO, XCMG India

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

We are shifting from diesel to electric and hybrid machines

Sagar Sawlani, CEO – SAARC, Dingli AWP India

We see strong long-term potential in India

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

Rubber King Tyres Unveils 2 High-Performance Tyres at EXCON

The 19.5R24 Emperador pneumatic tyre and the 12.00-24 Mighty Midas solid tyre

Terex Launches TRX Telescopic Bucket Trucks

Attendees at this year’s Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, were greeted by four new telescopic bucket trucks that make up Terex’s TRX series: the TRX41, TRX48, TRX52 and TRX55.

Franna’s Dubai Global Conference Highlights Expansion Plans

Franna®, a global pick-and-carry crane manufacturer, held its first Global Conference in Dubai from 3–6 November 2025, reinforcing its international growth strategy while showcasing the operational advantages of its cranes over conventional lifting equipment.

Our priorities mirror India’s Viksit Bharat goals

VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India, speaks on the growth priorities for the Indian market in the next three to five years.

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

We will have over 20 products on display

Shubhabrata Saha, MD & CEO of AJAX Engineering

We are introducing new-gen concrete solutions

Parminder Gabri, Director Commercial, Putzmeister

Localisation remains central to our product development for India

Dr Venkat Srinivas, ED & CEO – SML Isuzu, Business Head – Mahindra Trucks, Buses & Construction Equipment

Franna’s Dubai Global Conference Highlights Versatility and Expansion Plans

Brand demonstrates pick-and-carry crane advantages as part of global growth strategy.

After-sales service is one of Kobelco’s strongest differentiators

Moses Eddy, Director, KOBELCO Construction Equipment India

We are at the forefront of digital transformation

Abhijit Som, Managing Director, Fayat Road Equipment Division

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.

Engineering the Shift

From mechanical to intelligent systems, transmission technology is evolving to deliver greater power, precision, and efficiency in modern construction equipment.

Franna’s Largest Pick-and-Carry Crane!

Franna has launched its most powerful pick-and-carry crane for the North American market—the AT44 US. Powered by a 308-hp Mercedes diesel engine, the crane delivers a 44-tonne lifting capacity at a 3-foot 7-inch radius and a 62-foot maximum hook height.

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.

Smart Roads, Smarter India

India’s highways are evolving with drones, LiDAR, and AI—delivering smarter roads that ensure safety, speed, sustainability, and transparency.

Building Roads That Last

India’s road future depends on durability, circular materials, and EV-ready designs—not just speed or kilometres.

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 demand for AWPs in India is witnessing rapid growth

Mohan Karthikeyan, Head - AWP Division, Action Construction Equipment

There is a strong shift toward automation

Sharwan Agnihotri, Head - Mining & Export Business, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment (India), speaks on the role of the Hi-Track digital solution, and how it enhanced the management and monitoring of mining excavators.

Backhoe Boom

India’s backhoe loader market is booming, with sales crossing 53,000 units in FY25.

From Ground Effect to Active Aero

The Evolution of Aerodynamic Innovation in Formula 1 Engineering

Lifting India’s Future

As India builds faster and taller, industrial cranes are emerging as essential, intelligent machines powering the nation’s infrastructure, logistics, and industrial growth.

Lifting India’s Future

As India builds faster and taller, industrial cranes are emerging as essential, intelligent machines powering the nation’s infrastructure, logistics, and industrial growth.

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

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