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Engineering the Shift

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

NDR, Hayashi Telempu form JV for auto component manufacturing

NDR Auto Components Limited has incorporated a joint venture company, NDR Hayashi Automotive India, with Hayashi Telempu.

Bobcat Expands Small Articulated Loader Range

Bobcat has expanded its small articulated loader (SAL) line-up with the introduction of the L35, the largest and most powerful in the series.

Cat 303.5 CR Mini Excavator Gets Software Upgrade

Caterpillar has rolled out a new software update for its 303.5 CR mini excavator, designed to deliver faster transient speed and increased productivity compared with previous next-generation models.

Mobil drives mining’s digital evolution with future-ready lubrication

Vasanth Thangavelu, General Manager – Brand Marketing South AP, ExxonMobil Lubricants, shared how the brand continues to strengthen its commitment to India’s mining sector through advanced lubrication solutions, digital tools, and technical services designed to help operators achieve superior reliability and performance.

Mobil drives mining’s digital evolution with future-ready lubrication

And the Winner is…

The 23rd CONSTRUCTION WORLD Global Awards honoured trailblazers redefining India’s infrastructure growth.

Digging Deeper, Cleaner, Smarter

India’s mining equipment industry is entering a new era—bigger fleets, cleaner powertrains and smarter technologies are reshaping productivity, costs and sustainability across coal, iron ore and limestone.

Silent Muscle

Steel, the unseen force inside every machine, powers construction equipment with unmatched strength, resilience, and endurance—quietly shaping the world we build.

Powering India’s $30-Trillion Leap

India’s $30-trillion dream hinges on infrastructure, where construction equipment transforms from heavy machines into smart, sustainable, nation-building enablers.

India’s Construction Equipment Bestsellers

Anand Sundaresan received the Lifetime Honour and Vivekanand Vanmeeganathan was named Person of the Year at the Equipment India Awards, held on September 4, 2025, at the Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai

India’s Construction Equipment Bestsellers

Lifetime honours for Anand Sundaresan, Ammann India and Person of the Year for Vivekanand Vanmeeganathan, Caterpillar among industry bestsellers

CCI clears Allison Transmission’s Rs 16k-cr acquisition of Dana’s off-highway unit

Competition Commission approves Allison’s purchase of Dana Incorporated’s off-highway business.

List of Fastest Growing Construction Companies in India released! MMRDA, MMRCL Leaders reveal MMR transformation plan at India Construction Festival

Construction leaders awarded included L&T, ITD, Afcons, NCC, KPIL, HG Infra, DRAIPL, Varindera, Patel Engineering, J Kumar, Vascon, Ramky, RPP at the 23rd Construction World Global Awards 2025 in Mumbai held at Jio World, Convention Centre in Mumbai. Also honoured were Ashwini Bhide, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra as Construction World Person of the Year – Public Sector and Jayanta Basu, Managing Director, ITD Cementation from Private Sector, while Afcons’ Vice Chairman K Subramanian won the Lifetime Achievement Award, amid other awards for innovation, sustainability at the concurrent RAHSTA Expo and India Construction Festival.

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.

From Local Player to Global Force

India’s construction equipment industry is shifting from domestic focus to becoming a global manufacturing and export powerhouse.

The $100 Bn Opportunity

As India pushes ahead with roads, mining, and mega infrastructure, the construction equipment industry stands at an inflection point—where resilience, technology, and collaboration will decide its future.

Smart Skills for Smart Infra

Share of unskilled workforce is equivalent to 81 per cent of the total construction sector employment.

Corridors of Growth

India’s next highway push focuses on high-speed corridors to boost logistics efficiency and economic competitiveness.

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.

Cat Rolls Out 980 GC Wheel Loader

Cat has expanded its range of lower-cost, lower-spec wheel loaders with the new 65,610-pound, 420-horsepower 980 GC.

XCMG Boosts Global Service Skills with World Competition

The landmark event aligns with XCMG’s globalisation

New Holland T6.180 Launches as First Methane Tractor

New Holland’s T6.180 Methane Power tractor, the first fully methane-powered production tractor in the world, has now entered the US market following its debut in Europe.

Cat Unveils 980 GC Wheel Loader

Caterpillar has introduced the 980 GC, a new 65,610-pound medium wheel loader delivering 420 horsepower, expanding its range of affordable and lower-spec equipment.

Crushing Need!

How cutting-edge technology is transforming crushing and screening for faster, smarter, and greener operations.

The future lies in integrated, application-driven solutions

Jaideep Shekhar, Managing Director, Terex India.

Eicher Trucks Introduces Eicher Pro Plus Range

Extended cargo body options for e-commerce and parcel goods segments

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

Bridging the Skill Gap in Construction

In the rapidly evolving global construction landscape, digital transformation has emerged as the most powerful lever to address India’s skilled workforce deficit.

We are embracing sustainability

Pankaj Kapoor, Vice President – Distribution Business and NRPO, Cummins India, speaks about current market trends and how Cummins is adapting to them.

Backup Revolution

Gensets are evolving into smart, efficient, and sustainable power solutions—fuelling a backup revolution across real estate and infrastructure with hybrid models and intelligent automation.

The demand for AWPs in India is witnessing rapid growth

Mohan Karthikeyan, Head - AWP Division, Action Construction Equipment

Desi Machines: Revolutionizing Equipment Buying in India

Transforming How India Buys Construction Equipment

Gmmco and Caterpillar Host Global Operator Challenge 2025–2026 – India Edition

Over 2,500 Operators Compete to Forge Their Legacy

We asked Indian OEMs to build machines no one had made before

In an exclusive interaction, Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry, former Director General, Border Roads Organisation, shares how modern equipment, indigenous innovation, and technology transformed strategic infrastructure delivery in India’s toughest terrains.

Liebherr Tower Cranes at Work on Restauration of Parador de Santiago

Two Liebherr EC-B tower cranes support the heritage-sensitive restoration

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

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.

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

Adani Cement and CREDAI to Elevate Sustainable Urban Construction

This collaboration strengthens Adani Cement’s B2B positioning

Top 10 Equipment Rental Companies in India

For many businesses, renting equipment offers a cost-effective and flexible solution.

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.

Future Excavated

India’s infrastructure boom is unearthing a new era of smart, sustainable, and connected hydraulic excavators powering tomorrow’s construction landscape.

Cost Optimisation for Building Durable Roads

As India targets the construction of over 10,000 km of highways annually, the question of cost optimisation in road construction becomes increasingly critical. Let’s find out some effective ways to build durable roads without comprising on cost, quality, safety, and sustainability

The demand for OTR tyres is at an all-time high

Ashok P Chhajer, Sr. General Manager – OE Sales, (Domestic Market), Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the most significant innovations in OTR tyre technology that are improving performance and durability

BKT Outlines Strategic Roadmap to 2030

New investments of $400 million in the next three years

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

Trump Tariffs: A Hit or an Opportunity?

When Trump’s tariff war disrupted global trade, India’s construction equipment sector faced challenges—but also seized new export opportunities as global buyers turned away from China and looked toward India

The crane market is expected to see consistent growth

Arvind Rishi, AVP – Sales & After Market, TIL Limited, speaks about the evolving demand for industrial cranes driven by the rise in industrial projects in India, and how safety features are increasingly being incorporated into these cranes.

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?

XCMG Machinery Publishes 2024 ESG Report

Pioneering Sustainable Innovation in Global Construction Machinery Industry Development

XCMG to Host 7th International Customer Festival in 2025

A Grand Celebration of Innovation, Sustainability, and Cross-Cultural Collaboration

TrucksUp, Indian Oil Partner to Introduce XTRAPOWER-Fleet Card for Fleet Management

TrucksUp customers will have access to IndianOil’s extensive network

Combilift Unveils Self-Propelled Inloader

Combilift, the global leader in innovative material handling, unveiled its pioneering Self-Propelled Inloader ‘COMBi-SPI’.

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.

100 Years of Caterpillar

Caterpillar’s century of innovation has helped shape India and the World

Small is the New Big!

How mini construction equipment is reshaping India’s infrastructure landscape

Mini Machines, Mega Impact

Compact, efficient and investment friendly, mini equipment are redefining how small-to-medium infrastructure projects are executed across the country.

Making Roads Smarter

India’s asphalt plant industry is undergoing a smart transformation, powered by innovation, sustainability, and localisation—redefining how roads are built with greener tech, digital control, and local manufacturing muscle

Embracing Digital Transformation

India’s SME manufacturing sector is at a crossroads, poised to embrace digital transformation, sustainable practices, and innovation. However, challenges like legacy systems and skilled labour shortages remain as barriers to growth.

Reimagining Automation in Construction

As one of the largest employment generators and contributors to GDP, the construction sector is under increasing pressure to deliver faster, safer, and more sustainable infrastructure. In this high-stakes environment, automation is helping to explore the vast potential of modern-day construction.

TIL Marks Manufacturing Excellence with 400th Hyster-TIL ReachStacker

This milestone, achieved over 14 years since the first ReachStacker production in 2010

Schwing Stetter India Partners with MAX-truder for Precast Tech

This partnership aims to revolutionise India’s construction landscape by introducing advanced, sustainable, and modular precast solutions.

Joe Creed Named Next CEO of Caterpillar, Succeeding Jim Umpleby

Under Umpleby’s leadership, Caterpillar implemented a new strategy focused on long-term profitable growth.

JCB India Opens New 3S Facility with Badrika Automotive in Rewa

This modern facility will cater to the growing demand for construction and mining equipment in the region.

100 Years of Caterpillar: Team India’s Role in Building a Better, more Sustainable World

With over 50 years of operations in India, Caterpillar has contributed significantly in building infrastructure

Mahindra Delivers Over 3,000 Electric SUVs, Sees Strong Demand

Mahindra has delivered 3,000+ XEV 9e and BE 6 electric SUVs despite delays

Combilift Unveils Self-Propelled Inloader at Bauma 2025

The collaboration with Spaansen, a specialist in precast concrete,

SCHWING Stetter, MAX-truder Tie-up to Deliver Precast Concrete Solutions

The companies aim to create positive economic value and pave the way for modular construction in India.

Caterpillar Powers Today and Drives Tomorrow at bauma 2025

Celebrating Caterpillar’s Centennial and ‘The Next 100 Years’.

TrucksUp launches ‘TrucksHub’

Gurugram-based FTL aggregator platform TrucksUp, has introduced a groundbreaking innovation with the launch of TrucksHub, the industry’s premier marketplace for used trucks.

Atlas Copco launches new state-of-the-art facility in Pune

Atlas Copco Group has launched a new manufacturing facility in Talegaon, Pune. Spanning approximately 270,000 sq. ft., the new state-of-the-art plant will manufacture air and gas compressors and systems including CNG (compressed natural gas), biogas, hydrogen compressors, air dryers, N2 and O2 generators and medical filters and accessories.

Electrification Sparks Growth

With a 6.7 per cent growth rate, the market for wheel loaders is expanding rapidly, driven by the demand for sustainable, energy-efficient solutions.

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

Smart Automation in Roadbuilding

Smart Automation in Roadbuilding stands for precise asphalt reclamation and paving along paths defined by digital terrain models.

Smooth Operations

In the fast-paced construction industry, lubricant advancements are key to enhancing machinery performance and longevity.

We're boosting R&D in our technology centers for innovation in construction machinery

Seshan Iyer, President, Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaffler India

Propel continues to invest in innovation

V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries, speaks on the company’s strategy in the export market.

India has been an essential market for many years

Nicole Schmitt, Exhibition Director, bauma 2025, provides insights into the expected number of exhibitors and visitors at bauma 2025.

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.

Embracing Digital Transformation

Propel continues to invest in innovation

V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries, speaks on the company’s strategy in the export market.

India has been an essential market for many years

Nicole Schmitt, Exhibition Director, bauma 2025, provides insights into the expected number of exhibitors and visitors at bauma 2025.

From Sustainability to Smart Tech

bauma 2025 will have a heavy emphasis on sustainability and digitalisation, which are becoming major priorities for mining, construction and other related industries.

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.

XCMG to Launch New Energy Series at bauma 2025

Lineup of over 40 construction equipment products

TrucksUp Launches ‘TrucksHub’

The platform simplifies buying, selling, and exchanging trucks more convenient than ever.

JCB Unveils JCB NXT 225 and JCB NXT 221LC Fuelmaster in Nepal

The event saw over 550 customers, financers, and associations in attendance

36 TMT Bars Put to the Test

The First Construction Council unveils the strength, safety, and standards!

Raising the Bar!

In 2018-19, the First Construction Council’s analysis of TMT bars revealed significant quality issues, urging urgent action to improve safety standards in India’s rapidly growing infrastructure sector.

Roadmap for Encouraging Investment in Indian Infra

The government has directed infrastructure-related ministries to develop a three-year pipeline of projects suitable for PPP implementation

Empowering the Industry

L&T CMB has also prioritised training the workforce in the segment, with employees constituting 15 per cent of those trained.

Empowering the Future of Construction

Ammann Academy plays a crucial role in empowering operators, technicians, and engineers with the expertise required to maximise the efficiency and longevity of cutting-edge equipment.

Skilling for the Future

By focusing on skilling and fostering a collaborative approach between industry, government, and educational institutions, India can ensure that it not only meets the needs of its growing infrastructure but also becomes a leader in the global construction equipment market.

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