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MYCRANE Appoints Aziz Amri to Lead KSA Sales

Appointment strengthens Gulf expansion strategy under Vision 2030

Gainwell Trucking Clocks 300+ Units In 6 Months

Plans to Add 100 Employees Across 10 Locations to Drive Triple-Digit Growth in 2026

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.

Budget FY27: What It Means for India’s CE Sector

The Union Budget 2026–27 has delivered a clear and positive signal for India’s construction equipment (CE) industry

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.

Tracks & Traction

Undercarriage parts bear the weight, provide stability, and drive performance for construction machines, shaping the backbone of heavy equipment.

Our strategy in India is twofold: Joachim Braun of ABB

Joachim Braun, President – Process Industries, ABB, speaks on the key challenges faced globally and how these compare with India

Where Data Meets Downtime

Unplanned downtime hurts margins. AI-powered predictive maintenance helps manufacturers spot failures early, cut losses, and keep production moving.

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.

Budget FY27: What It Means for India’s CE Sector

With record public capex and a long-awaited incentive scheme for equipment manufacturing, the Union Budget signals a turning point for India’s CE industry amid slowing demand.

India Builds, China Supplies?

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

Union Budget 2026–27 Marks a Milestone for Construction Equipment Manufacturing

ICEMA’s Long-Standing Demand for Incentive Scheme Announced

India to Spend Rs 12.2 Trillion on Infrastructure in FY27: Budget 2026

Record capital outlay signals renewed push on manufacturing and infrastructure growth

EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes

EU anti-dumping action signals turning point for global lifting equipment markets.

India Builds, China Supplies?

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

Mechanisation is clearly the way forward: Dr Brijesh Dixit, MSIDC

With Rs 37,000 crore worth of road projects under execution across Maharashtra, Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation (MSIDC) is driving one of the state’s largest infrastructure programmes. Dr Brijesh Dixit, Managing Director, discusses the institutional reforms, execution frameworks, financing strategies and technology adoption enabling timely, high-quality delivery.

Rs.75,000 cr Push

How policy, private capital and heavy equipment are redefining India’s port equipment industry.

Engineering the Unseen

Hidden within every crane and excavator, bearings quietly shoulder extreme loads, enabling reliability, uptime and efficiency across India’s fast-growing construction landscape

Sustainability is integral to our global and India roadmap: V Balakrishnan, Trelleborg

Vinay Balakrishnan, General Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions India, speaks on the key trends shaping product development and market strategy in the Indian market.

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

Electrification is a major focus for us globally

Alexander Susanek, COO, Palfinger AG • Santhosh Rao, VP Regional Sales & Service, APAC, Palfinger Asia Pacific PTE

Local manufacturing is central to our positioning

Arun Manikkath, Chief Technology Officer, Mineralx Flowtech

We position ourselves as a technology leader in filtration

• Harald Spaeth, President – Heavy Duty & Industrial, Mann+Hummel • Sudeesh Karimbingal, Managing Director India & Vice President – OE RoA, Mann+Hummel

We have showcased 29 electric machines across categories

Rohit Punjabi, Vice President, Business Head – Excavator, LiuGong India

We have introduced SMART cylinder

• Marco Pinotti, Managing Director, Giuliani Group • Abanikant Sahu, Vice President, Giuliani Steering Cylinders India

We have introduced SMART cylinder

• Marco Pinotti, Managing Director, Giuliani Group • Abanikant Sahu, Vice President, Giuliani Steering Cylinders India

We are shifting from diesel to electric and hybrid machines

Sagar Sawlani, CEO – SAARC, Dingli AWP India

Electrification and smart hydraulics anchor our strategy

BV Ramesh, Managing Director, and Sheshadri Raman, Chief Business officer, Mobile Applications, Bosch Rexroth (India)

Make-in-India cranes are gaining momentum

• Sorab Agarwal, Executive Director, Action Construction Equipment • Rishi Sanghvi, Managing Director, Sanghvi Movers

EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes

EU anti-dumping action signals turning point for global lifting equipment markets.

MYCRANE Named Digital Innovation Partner

MYCRANE, the first global platform for crane rental and purchase, has been appointed Digital Innovation Partner for Heavy Equipment Connect Forum & Expo 2026 (HEC), a new government-backed event designed to reflect Saudi Arabia’s $1 trillion industrial transformation.

We will be launching a new material-handling brand

Viraj Parthi, Commercial Director, Lifting and Environmental, Terex India

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.

India Clears Rs 7,280 Crore Push for REPM Manufacturing

Scheme to build 6,000 MTPA integrated REPM capacity approved

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

We are presenting 25+ next-gen machines

Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Conmat Heavy Industries

Localisation is central to our product strategy

Manish Mathur, CEO – Cranes, Action Construction Equipment

We are introducing new-gen concrete solutions

Parminder Gabri, Director Commercial, Putzmeister

We are extremely bullish on the Indian CE market

Prafulla Deoskar, GM - Transmission Division, Kirloskar Pneumatic Company.

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.

From Downtime to Uptime

With AI-powered predictive maintenance, manufacturers are turning costly breakdowns into smarter, faster, and more reliable operations, writes PANDARINATH SIDDINENI.

We aim to become the world’s No. 3 compressor maker within a decade

Bhavesh Karia, Executive President – India, South Asia, Africa and the Middle east & South East Asia, ELGi Equipments

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

We will exhibit our future-ready products

Seshnath B, MD and CEO, Walvoil Fluid Power (India)

The rental ecosystem is increasingly shaping demand

Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India

We’re pursuing indigenisation efforts across our product lines

Alok Tripathi, President, TIL Limited

Localisation is central to our India strategy

Sanjay Saxena, COO, Sany India

Localisation remains central to our product development for India

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

We are at the forefront of digital transformation

Abhijit Som, Managing Director, Fayat Road Equipment Division

BKT Tyres to Spotlight Future-Ready Tyre Solutions at EXCON 2025

BKT will use this platform to demonstrate how its pioneering products are shaping the future of mobility and construction.

We expect India’s CE market to see strong, sustained growth

Kapil Sehgal, Managing Director BHDL, Bucher Hydraulics

India’s Auto Component Industry Grows 8.2% to USD 80.2 Billion

Backed by record vehicle production and strong policy support, India’s automotive component ecosystem is steadily evolving

BKT Receives Highest Export Award from All India Rubber Industries Association

It reinforces the company’s position as a trusted partner in the international tyre industry.

Automation to Acceleration

India’s manufacturing sector is shifting from automation to acceleration, embracing smart factories powered by AI, IoT, and real-time analytics.

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.

HD Hyundai Elevates Chung Kisun to Chairman

Promotion marks leadership transition to steer group’s next growth phase

Building Inclusive Connectivity

India’s road mission goes beyond highways—linking villages, markets, and people to opportunities, ensuring growth reaches every corner by 2047

Silent Muscle

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

Building Inclusive Connectivity

India’s road mission goes beyond highways—linking villages, markets, and people to opportunities, ensuring growth reaches every corner by 2047.

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

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.

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.

Corridors of Growth

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

How AI is Reducing Unplanned Downtime in Manufacturing

Autonomous AI agents are being deployed directly on the shop floor to monitor equipment health in real-time, writes PANDARINATH SIDDINENI.

ICEMA Elects Mr. Shalabh Chaturvedi as Vice President for Governing Council (FY2025–27)

ICEMA works closely with the government and key stakeholders to foster sustainable growth

CE Rental Firm Receives $3 Mn Financing from Prestige

A Georgia-based provider of drilling equipment and foundation tools for the construction industry has secured a $3 million financing facility from Prestige Capital.

Ajax Engineering Posts Stable Q1 Amid CEV-5 Transition

Ajax is on track to commission its upcoming Adinarayanahosahalli plant in the second half of FY26.

Liebherr Launches Free Modeling for Smarter Site Management

In today’s fast-paced construction landscape, Free Modeling represents a major leap forward.

Case’s Metallica-Inspired TV450B Loader Edition

Case Construction Equipment has unveiled a limited-run TV450B compact track loader, specially designed in collaboration with Metallica frontman James Hetfield

Propel is at the forefront of digital transformation.”

V Senthil Kumar, Managing Director of Propel Industries, discusses key technological advancements in crushing and screening equipment and the future of the market in India.

The demand for AWPs in India is witnessing rapid growth

Mohan Karthikeyan, Head - AWP Division, Action Construction Equipment

Tunnelling Against Odds

India’s tunnelling industry overcomes daunting geological and logistical challenges, paving the way for groundbreaking infrastructure achievements.

We are among the global top 3 in tech adoption

Subramanian Sarma, Deputy Managing Director & President, L&T

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

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

Top 10 Equipment Rental Companies in India

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

Future Excavated

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

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

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.

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

Unacea Assembly Focuses on Innovation

In early 2025, Italy saw a 6 per cent rise in construction equipment sales, totalling 4,400 units, per Unacea data

Making Logistics Sector More Productive

Traditionally, customs clearance as well as cross-border logistics have been extremely paper-intensive.

Proposed Steel Import Duty Worries Indian CE Industry

Steel is a critical raw material in the manufacture of construction equipment.

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.