Indian MHE market rapidly shifting to tier II and III cities

Manojit Acharya, Director – South Asia and Thailand Region, and Managing Director India, Jungheinrich AG, speaks on the current state of the MHE market in India, and the key trends and developments shaping the market landscape.

India’s Logistics Sector Grows 5% in H1 2024

India’s logistics and industrial sector saw strong growth in H1 2024, with significant rent increases in major cities due to high demand for warehousing and light manufacturing.

Caterpillar to Shut Down Attachments Manufacturing Complex in Kansas

Caterpillar has announced plans to close its attachments manufacturing complex in Wamego, Kansas

Anti-dumping duty on rock breakers from China, Korea

The Commerce Ministry’s arm, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), has recommended imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of hydraulic rock breakers from China and Korea for five years to protect the domestic industry from cheap inbound shipments.

15th Cement EXPO to be held in March 2025 in Hyderabad

Cement EXPO 2025, which will be held along with the 10th Indian Cement Review Conference and the 8th Indian Cement Review Awards, promises to be bigger, drawing in greater participation, fostering more profound discussions and showcasing the continued evolution of the cement industry.

Boost on the cards for auto components?

The Indian automotive industry sector has a positive outlook for the upcoming Budget, with expectations for updates on the FAME 3 scheme, PLI sops, and GST revision.

Revolutionising the Indian Cement Industry

Indian Cement Review hosted the ICR Conference and Awards 2023 and the 14th Indian Cement EXPO with top notch companies, industry experts and thought leaders. Kanishka Ramchandani presents a special report.

Indian Cement Industry Set to Build 100-150MT Capacity

The 14th Cement Expo and 9th Indian Cement Review Conference 2023 flags off

DPIIT, Ministries & FIRST Construction Council to discuss sustainability with cement industry captains at Cement EXPO 2023 on Dec 14-15

Join DPIIT, Ministries & industry leaders at Cement EXPO 2023 on Dec 14-15 for sustainability talks

SIAM Conclave Focuses on Building Resilient Supply Chain

Industry experts and leaders came together to address challenges in the supply chain.

World Cement Association Founder Director to be star speaker at Indian Cement Review Conference 2023 at 14th Cement EXPO, Delhi

Founder Director, World Cement Association, at Indian Cement Review 2023.

14th Cement EXPO to kick-start from Dec 14, 2023 in New Delhi

Join us at the 14th Cement EXPO in New Delhi, starting Dec 14, 2023, for the latest in the world of cement and construction.

Best Power Equipments marks its 23rd anniversary

BPE products are unique both for monolithic and modular ratings of UPS

Tata Motors inaugurates registered vehicle scrapping facility in Bhubaneswar

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, continues its commitment to sustainable mobility with the launch of its second Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Castrol reveals new campaign #BadhteRahoAage

Castrol, India’s leading lubricant player, unveiled a new marketing campaign, #BadhteRahoAage, focusing on the opportunity of remarkable progress and success of truckers who prefer Castrol CRB TURBOMAX.

Castrol reveals new campaign #BadhteRahoAage

Aims to build the importance of business, finance, health, and the role of technology for the trucker community.

Bringing sustainability to the fore

JCB has continued to make concerted efforts to conserve and optimise the use of energy.

Blume Ventures collaborates with Bridgestone India

The collaboration aims to become a part of the government's Start-up India initiativ

About 400 comprehensive GIS-based maps prepares under PM GatiShakti

Minister of Commerce and Industry Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution and Textiles Piyush Goyal told the media that about 400 comprehensive geographic information system (GIS)-based maps have already been prepared under PM GatiShakti National Master Plan.

Vishal Chaudhury appointed MD of CNH Industrial Capital in India

CNH Industrial Capital, the financial services division of CNH Industrial N.V., announces that Vishal Chaudhury has joined as Managing Director of CNH Industrial Capital (India) and will lead its Indian business unit.

Vishal Chaudhury appointed MD of CNH Industrial Capital in India

Vishal Chaudhury is a global executive with over 24 years of experience, with demonstrated history of managing start-ups and revenue leadership positions.

OTR tyre market has bright prospect

India OTR tyre market stood at 11.2 million units in 2021 and forecasted to reach 15 million units by 2023. The market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 9.05 per cent in volume terms.

The demand for off highway tyres is at an all time high

Rajiv Poddar, Jt. MD, BKT Tires

Freight Smart Cities on the verge of reducing logistics cost

Government unveils plans for freight smart cities to minimise logistics cost

How digitisation can help create robust ecosystem in sea freight management

The shipping and logistic sector worldwide is viewed as a backbone for global trade and commerce which enables industries to deliver the goods and services to the end consumers by facilitating mobility throughout the supply chain.

Service sourcing strategies will lead transformation of Indian logistics ecosystem

In the current scenario of Covid-19 impact on the market, KION India is ready with the offering to manage labour shortage and no-contact material handling. Sunil K Gupta, President, KION India, shares more on the market trends and the company’s plans.

Repairing at 1000 m: The perils of bridge work

Bridges form an essential part of modern day economic and transportation systems. They can be used to connect islands that can span several kilometres into deep seas, connect stretches of separated lands - as well as joining cities, separated by lakes and rivers.

KBL wins big at 2nd ASSOCHAM Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Awards

Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), one of the global market leaders in providing fluid management solutions and services, recently received back to back honours from two prominent associations, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM) and International Research Institute for Manufacturing (IRIM) for its contribution towards promoting an all-inclusive work-culture and manufacturing excellence, respectively.

Adaptability and agility are our core strengths

Gagandeep Singh Gandhok, Senior Vice President – HD Truck Business, VECV, shares his views on the market scenario and the company’s plans.

Growth factors of Indian warehousing and logistics sector

Aditya Vazirani, CEO of Robinsons Global Logistics Solutions, elaborates on the factors that will drive the growth of Indian warehousing and logistics in 2021.

More than 2,800 exhibitors to participate in bauma CHINA

Despite the challenges due to Covid-19, the show will fill all 17 halls and the outdoor area at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).

Our products are designed with no-contact features

In the current scenario of Covid-19 impact on the market, KION India is ready with the offering to manage labour shortage and no-contact material handling. Sunil K Gupta, President, KION India, shares more on the market trends and the company’s plans.

Allcargo Logistics collaborates on multiple initiatives against COVID 19

Allcargo Logistics joined the fight against the COVID 19 pandemic by contributing to the Chief Minister?s Relief Fund in Maharashtra and supporting various initiatives to help migrant labourers, daily-wage earners as well as doctors and paramedics who are on duty.

Auto Expo 2020 Components

Around 400 companies launched over 1,200 new products, which exhibits the preparedness of component industry to support the transformation in automotive space.

Technology rules the roost at Auto Expo 2020 Components

The 15th edition of Auto Expo 2020 Components organised jointly by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), concluded successfully on February 9.

iQuippo launches upgraded financial portal

iQuippo, India?s first digital marketplace for infrastructure equipment, launched its upgraded financing portal (www.iquippo.com) and became the first digital platform in the country to digitise the co-lending programmes of banks and NBFCs.

India Construction Festival - 2019

The festival, organised by FIRST Construction Council in New Delhi from October 15-16, successfully brought together the public and private sector to discuss probable resolutions to impediments faced by the infrastructure sector.

On the right path

It is a fact that the industry is under tremendous pressure of economic slowdown. However, hopes are alive as the government is listening to the problems of the industry and working out resolutions for a faster recovery.

EQUIPMENT INDIA AWARDS 2019

The 7th Annual Equipment India Awards 2019 recognised and rewarded the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry.

A Massive Success

More than 10,000 high-tech products were exhibited during the four-day event spread over 150,000 sq m.

iQuippo organises Paison Ki Nilami

Commenting on this occasion, Anant Raj Kanoria, CEO, iQuippo, said, ?We have noticed that in the market customers always want to negotiate pricing and interest rates and we through our platform want to digitise and make this process transparent

Show of Innovations

With 614,000 sq m of space, about 3,700 exhibitors from 63 countries and more than 620,000 visitors from over 200 countries, the largest bauma ever held was once again a bauma filled with records.

10th Cement Expo & International Conference

The two-day cement expo inaugurated in Hyderabad on December 20, 2018, witnessed the participation of over 200 decision-makers, 80 brands and 1,200 visitors, besides various industry bodies.

Raising the Bar

The good news is here! India notched the 77th rank in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business, jumping 23 places up from last year. The report also recognises India as one of the top 10 reformers among 190 countries.

Escorts appoints Nikhil Nanda as new CMD

The Board of Directors of Escorts Limited appointed Nikhil Nanda as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the company.

DSC Dredge President appointed member in US council

Secretary Wilbur Ross, United States Department of Commerce, appointed Bob Wetta, President and CEO of DSC Dredge LLC to serve on the President?s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA). Bob Wetta named Charlie Sinunu, DSC?s Director of International Dredge Sales to his staff and they will help identify commercial opportunities for the US in the region.

BAI meeting deliberates critical aspects of GST

The Builders Association of India (BAI) organised the inaugural function of second general council and managing committee meeting in Hyderabad.

Our plan is to have a production facility to build dredges for the local market

I have been involved in the Dredging business since 1982 and my mission is to make our clients successful so that they can grow their business and come back to us to buy more dredges. Charles Sinunu, Director - International Dredge Sales, DSC Dredge, USA, elaborates more on the company and its business.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017

The five-day international exhibition on construction industry held in Las Vegas during March 7-11, 2017 recorded around 128,000 attendees, including around 26,000 international attendees.

APM Terminals Pipavav implements e-SMTP

APM Terminals Pipavav has successfully implemented e-SMTP (electronic sub-manifest transshipment permit) at its port beginning 2017.

Performing in tough conditions

In Denver, Colorado, a massive new infrastructure project is underway. The North Metro Rail Line is an 18.5-mile electric commuter rail system that will connect Denver?s Union Station with many of the city?s northern suburbs.

APM Terminals Pipavav implements e-SMTP

APM Terminals Pipavav has successfully implemented e-SMTP (electronic sub-manifest transshipment permit) at its port beginning 2017.

Committed to Energy Efficiency

ExxonMobil Lubricants participated as a technical partner at Confederation of Indian Industry?s (CII) third edition of workshops with industry associations and technical discussions with Accredited Energy Auditors across multi-cities.

BEML exhibits its prowess at IMME 2016

BEML participated in big way in the IMME 2016, the 13th International Mining & Machinery Exhibition and Global Mining Summit being held at Kolkata last month.

On a Positive Note

The 13th International Mining and Machinery Exhibition 2016 (IMME 2016) held during November 16-19 concluded with a positive note on a possible turnaround of Indian mining industry in the coming years. The 13th Global Mining Summit (GMS) 2016 also held concurrently with the IMME 2016.

Supporting the Great Asian Highway

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is helping with one of the more challenging sections of the Great Asian Highway - a gigantic road-building project that will connect 32 countries across Asia and Europe.

My vision is to have a manufacturing arrangement in place to build our dredges for the local market

This is an ongoing process. We first entered the Indian market about 10 years ago with some of our smaller dredges. In fact, I was in contact with one of our customers working at Visakhapatnam who sent a recommendation that they are satisfied with their DSC dredge which had completed 50,000 hours nonstop.

We wish to be a major tier-1 supplier in selected industries in ten years

Cyient was founded in 1991 and this year marks the 25th anniversary of our brand promise?Designing Tomorrow Together.? Today, we are a $472 million company built on our Values FIRST principle (Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Sincerity and Trust).

Industry chamber visits K?ssbohrer HQ

The members of the Lower Rhine Chamber of Industry and Commerce visited Europe?s fastest-growing trailer manufacturer, K?ssbohrer?s headquarters in Goch. The visit took place as part of the Pro?le 2016 company visit programme organised by the Lower Rhine Chamber of Industry and Commerce Duisburg, Wesel, Kleve in Duisburg.

Industry chamber visits K?ssbohrer HQ

The members of the Lower Rhine Chamber of Industry and Commerce visited Europe's fastest-growing trailer manufacturer, K?ssbohrer?s headquarters in Goch. The visit took place as part of the Pro?le 2016 company visit programme organised by the Lower Rhine Chamber of Industry and Commerce Duisburg, Wesel, Kleve in Duisburg.

Wirtgen India bags IGCC award

Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) named Wirtgen India the fastest growing company in the Chamber. Wirtgen India bagged the award for its outstanding contribution towards the promotion of Indo-German economic relations.

Wirtgen India bags IGCC award

Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) named Wirtgen India the fastest growing company in the Chamber. Wirtgen India bagged the award for its outstanding contribution towards the promotion of Indo-German economic relations.

CTT Showcases Strengths of CIS

In spite of the difficult economic situation in Russia, CTT 2016 has brought good results. The 17th international specialised exhibition Construction Equipment & Technologies/CTT took place from May 31 to June 4, 2016 at IEC Crocus Expo, Moscow.

Dealing the best

Ketan Patel, Director, Maco Corporation, has more than 12 years of experience in dealing with AWPs/MEWPS. Maco is the first company to professionally educate the Indian customers across every industry over the last 14 years on the benefits of the AWP/MEWP.

Customer in Focus

LiuGongs Pithampur plant, the first construction equipment (CE) manufacturing unit in India with 100 per cent FDI, is on track to become a leading manufacturer of CE in the country.

A professional entrepreneur

As a pioneer and a professional entrepreneur, Shashi Kiran Shetty has redefined the Indian logistics landscape.

Innovations by L&T

Since its entry into the construction and mining equipment industry in India, Larsen & Toubro has made rapid strides to become one of the leading companies in the industry with its products and innovations. Arvind Garg elaborates.

3rd Smart Cities Summit 2016

It was a day-long event that witnessed participation from over 70 distinguished speakers and a high-powered, 50-member Smart Cities Trade Mission led by Bruce Andrews, Deputy Secretary, US Department of Commerce.

A positive outlook

Sunil Newatia comes with more than 20 years of experience in the construction equipment industry. Through the journey of the last 20 years

Indo-German trade volume grew 13.5 per cent during first half of 2015

German companies in India are looking forward to the implementation of GST in 2016 which would help in the ease of doing business here, says Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India.

New role & responsibilities

Prakash Tulsiani recently joined Allcargo Logistics as the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director (Operations).

A versatile personality

Pradeep Agarwal is the CEO of Mtandt Group?s flagship companies Mtandt Ltd and Mtandt Rental Ltd. He is a Chartered Accountant by profession, with Bachelor?s Degree from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi.

Spanish Quest for Reconstruction

During a short tour of Spain, Shankar Srivastava finds the Spanish quest for reconstruction. ANMOPYC, the Spanish Manufacturers Association of construction, Mining and Recycling Equipment

A dynamic leader

Dinesh Patidar is the Chairman and Managing Director of Shakti Pumps Limited, a leading manufacturer of India?s first BEE 5-Star rated pumps. A commerce graduate from Indore, Patidar took over responsibilities of Shakti Pumps

A young visionary

A Mumbai University Topper, Tejasvi Lakhani completed her Bachelors in Mass Media from HR College of Commerce and Economics.

A successful entrepreneur

A Commerce Graduate from Jai Hind College, Sameer Shah is the Director and Founder of Hoffman Equipments (India) Pvt Ltd. His passion for mechanical machines made him for his family business at the age of 18 since his college days.

The bearing expert

Pinakin Shah is a Commerce Graduate and holds a Law Degree from Mumbai. One of the promoters of Shah Brothers, a company engaged in the business of bearings. He is technically trained at Timken Research Centre for bearing application and maintenance.

An emerging technocrat

Mich Kapp, Regional Sales Director, Verope India, has five years experience in the field of special wire ropes. He is a Bachelor of Commerce - Economics and International Trade.

Armed with Accolades

Spartan Engineering Industries is a Mumbai-based leading ISO 9001 2008 certified manufacturer and supplier of high quality construction machinery and equipment like bar bending machines, bar cutting machines, man and material hoists

DesignED to Rule

1st Annual Equipment India Awards 2013

Poised to become the third largest market for construction equipment, India is now a major hub for manufacturers globally. The Indian industry, to its credit, has also remained ahead of the demand curve and has brought in the latest technologies and a variety of equipment to fit all sorts of applications. A report on the first-ever Equipment India Awards held in New Delhi on 14 November 2013...

Looking Ahead with Optimism

Despite the economic slowdown and contrary to initial apprehensions from the major stakeholders, Excon 2013 turned out to be a success, with OEMs and aggregate and components manufacturers launching a new range of machines and components, and some of them even announcing further investment to augment capacity, in order to meet the expected demand spurt in the coming years.

Special interest group for construction & heavy engineering

The focus will be on building Indian industry readiness for global product development demand.NASSCOM launched a Special Interest Group (SIG) for the construction and heavy engineering (C&HE) sector to radically advance industry readiness for captive consumption and meet global demand for products and design solutions from India.