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The 20-Tonne Advantage

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

Fuel efficiency is now a buying benchmark

PN Krishnakumar, CEO, XCMG India, discusses the trends reshaping India’s hydraulic excavator market, from fuel efficiency and telematics to rental-driven demand and sustainable machine technologies.

Hydraulic Excavators Market to Reach $81.7 Bn by 2033

Electrification remains a key trend, with manufacturers introducing hybrid and fully electric models to meet evolving emission standards.

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.

Liquid Power at Work

As India’s infrastructure push gathers pace, advanced lubrication technologies are quietly emerging as critical enablers of equipment efficiency, uptime, and sustainability.

The market is shifting from cost to lifecycle value

Aaron Ravenscroft, President and CEO, The Manitowoc Company, speaks on what makes the Potain MCT 105 strategically important for India.

A New Era of Cabin Safety in Indian Trucking

As Indian highways evolve, safety is taking centre stage. Global cabin safety standards like ECE R29.03 are redefining how trucks protect drivers while ensuring operational reliability.

Rewriting India’s Road Story

Why the next phase of highway growth will be defined not by kilometres, but by quality, capital and capability.

Beyond the Buzz

Why construction tech still struggles to land

Connected Cylinders, Connected Sites

Smart hydraulic cylinders are transforming construction equipment into connected, data-driven systems that boost uptime, safety and fleet efficiency, writes ABANI KANT SAHU.

Re-engineering the Future of CE

While the construction equipment sector has historically faced cyclical economic slowdowns, the disruptions of today are structural in nature, writes MANISH MATHUR.

Building Resilient Pathways for Future of Compaction

At Dynapac, digitisation is structured around three integrated solutions — DYN@link, DYN@LYZER, and the NEXUS system — forming a connected intelligence ecosystem, writes ABHIJIT SOM.

Rewriting the DNA of Mobile Hydraulics

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

How India’s Pre-Owned CE Market is Rewriting Rules

India’s construction equipment ecosystem is being reshaped by drive, disruption, and digitisation—with the pre-owned market emerging as a critical growth engine, SAMEER MALHOTRA.

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.

Tracks & Traction

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

Where Data Meets Downtime

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

Motul Showcases Technology and Sustainability Leadership at SIAT Expo 2026

Motul presented technologies developed to support evolving mobility architectures

BKT Partners All Teams in India’s Women’s T20 League

Tyre major strengthens commitment to women’s sport through multi-team cricket alliances

Focus is shifting toward synthetic long-drain engine oils: Ravi Chawla, Gulf Oil

Ravi Chawla, MD and CEO, Gulf Oil Lubricants India, speaks on how demand for lubricants and oils is evolving in the construction, mining, and off-highway sectors over the next 12 to 18 months.

Sinoboom CEO Addresses India’s MEWP Industry

Susan Xu, Owner and Group CEO of Sinoboom, recently addressed members of the Aerial Platform Association of India during a celebratory dinner held in Bengaluru on December 11, attended by more than 150 MEWP rental companies from across the country.

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.

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 are at the forefront of digital transformation

Abhijit Som, Managing Director, Fayat Road Equipment Division

Gemini Power Hydraulics to debut LEVO 14 at GIS Expo 2025

Gemini Power Hydraulics is set to become the first 100 per cent indigenous Indian manufacturer to exhibit at GIS Expo 2025—Europe’s flagship show for lifting, industrial handling and heavy transport—being held in Piacenza, Italy, from 25–27 September 2025.

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

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.

Gemini Power Hydraulics to debut LEVO 14 at GIS Expo 2025

First Indian OEM at Europe’s GIS to unveil CE-certified aerial platform.

India’s Construction Equipment Bestsellers

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

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.

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.

Shaping the Smart Highways of Tomorrow

The RAHSTA Forum 2025 brought together industry leaders to chart a smarter, tech-driven, and sustainable future for India’s roads and highways ahead of the grand RAHSTA Expo.

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

Future Excavated

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

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

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.

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

BEML is targeting a Rs 180 billion order book by the end of FY25

Smarter printing is revolutionising the way mining companies manage their supply chains and logistics.

Highlighting the Future of Smart, Sustainable Infra

RAHSTA Expo 2025, Asia’s premier road and highways exhibition, will showcase groundbreaking innovations in road construction, sustainability, and smart technologies, offering a platform for global collaboration in transforming infrastructure.

Building the Future

Tata Hitachi’s operator training programmes are comprehensive, addressing key aspects of machine operation, maintenance, and safety.

Empowering the Industry

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

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.

Bridging Borders

The optimism expressed by the panellists suggests that Indo-German collaboration is not only beneficial for both countries but also sets a powerful example for global partnerships.

TIL is well-positioned to lead the industry’s digital transformation

Alok Tripathi, President, TIL

We are committed to increasing local manufacturing in India

Sunil Chaturvedi, Group Chairman, Gainwell, and Meena Chaturvedi, Vice Chairperson, Gainwell Group.

TIL Limited Returns to bauma CONEXPO After 8 Years

Gainwell Group banner, marking a significant milestone in its transformation journey

“IoT-enabled technologies are revolutionising construction equipment.

Manav Kohli, Chief Operating Officer, Gainwell and Head, Caterpillar Dealership Business, speaks on the key trends shaping the construction equipment industry in India and globally.

All our new products are CEV V compliant

Italy’s 2024 construction machinery market drops 13 per cent, with road machines seeing modest growth

We will showcase our 125kVA CPCB IV+ genset

Cummins India designs, manufactures, and services diesel and alternative fuel engines (2.8 to 95 liters), power generators (up to 3000 kW), and related components. The Cummins team highlights the innovative technologies showcased at the exhibition.

At BKT, we are focusing on sustainable sourcing

Prasanta Ganguly, Head – OTR Marketing (Domestic Sales), Balkrishna Industries

BorgWarner extends transfer case business with North American OEM

Builds on over 40 years of BorgWarner transfer case supply for the OEM’s passenger truck platform

Digital tools will meet India’s infrastructure demands

Innovations are driving sustainable road development across India.

HAM has done wonders to the road sector

A look at the transformative shift from traditional EPC contracts to more dynamic frameworks such as Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) and Hybrid Annuity Models (HAM).

India’s Road Network Boom

India has doubled its road network in the past decade, boosting connectivity and attracting significant interest from infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs).

Celebrating Excellence

The titans of the construction equipment industry were honoured at the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards 2024.

Mining Revolution

The Indian mining industry has shifted from manual to mechanised operations, embracing varying levels of technology and automation

We assist in creating more sustainable mining operations

Brad Higgings, General Manager Sales – APAC/EMEA, Austin Engineering

Limited market awareness hinders rental service penetration

Mukesh Sharma, Country Manager, Atlas Copco Specialty Rental Division in India, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market, and the latest trends in the market.

Enhancing Efficiency and Safety

Telehandlers have emerged as indispensable equipment in India’s burgeoning infrastructure and industrial sectors, offering versatility, efficiency, and safety in material handling operations.

Lubricating India’s Mining for Higher Efficiency

One of India’s mining giants sought a strategic solution from MobilTM to optimise their equipment performance and minimise maintenance disruptions

Bridgestone highlights role of telematics and data for fleet management in the MEA region

The event convened industry experts to shed light on vital topics linked to the industry including sustainable practices, digital transformation and the evolving landscape of urban mobility.

Powering Construction

Air compressors play a crucial role in construction, maintenance, and repair tasks at infrastructure project sites.

Power Under Pressure

Hydraulic hoses are the lifelines of construction equipment, powering machines to move earth, lift loads, and shape our urban landscapes.

Highways to Progress

Indiaâ€™s road infrastructure has evolved through innovative public-private partnerships, technological advancements, and sustainability initiatives, driving economic growth and setting global standards.

The Crushing Evolution!

What are the key criteria sought by operators of crushers and screens? And how do modern models differ in their features and capabilities?

Luigi Maggioni joins Raimondi Cranes as CEO

Raimondi Cranes, heritage manufacturer of intelligently-designed scalable heavy lifting solutions, announced the appointment of Luigi Maggioni to the role of Group Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.

Booming Demand

Industrial cranes are witnessing a soaring demand as they play a crucial role in various sectors, from construction to logistics, contributing to India's infrastructural growth.

Unleashing Power

From excavators to cranes, hydraulic motors power modern construction equipment, ensuring precise and powerful task execution.

Electronics will play a crucial role in advancing hydraulic systems.â€

Bharat Bhushan, Director, Sales, Danfoss Power Solutions India, speaks on the adoption of hydraulic motor technology that is evolving in the construction sector.

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.

Luigi Maggioni joins Raimondi Cranes as CEO

Jumpstarts corporate expansion with raft of new initiatives

Machines Made Smarter

Construction equipment equipped with AI can detect the presence of objects or workers in its vicinity and automatically adjust its operations to ensure safety.

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.

Breathing Life into Projects

Air compressors are essential in the construction, maintenance, and repair work at infrastructure project sites.

Bridgestone Middle East wins Tyre Technology Provider of the Year Award

The company has won the award for the third consecutive year

Breathing Life into Projects

Air compressors are essential in the construction, maintenance, and repair work at infrastructure project sites.

Ammann Group to Acquire Volvo CE's ABG Paver Business in Strategic Agreement

The transaction is expected to be finalised in the first half of 2024

EXCON 2023 Day 1 Highlights

Scheduled from December 12 to 16 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre

Navigating the Road Ahead

The market for sensor pavers is expected to grow at 7-8 per cent CAGR over five years.

Pioneering Paths in Branding &Â Marketing

Ajay Adlakha, an individual whose trajectory intertwines engineering education with an unyielding entrepreneurial zeal, stands as a luminary in the realm of marketing communications expertise.

Driving Dynamics

Hydraulic motors are integral to the driving dynamics of construction equipment, providing the necessary power, precision, and control for a wide range of applications.

Use of Air Compressors in Infra

Electric and diesel-powered screw air compressors have become indispensable tools in the construction and infrastructure industry, providing a reliable compressed air source for various applications, writes Ramesh Kumar G.

Forging Ahead in India's Equipment Rental Landscape

Premier Heavy Lift is strategically investing in mega crawler cranes with a lifting capacity exceeding 800 tonne.

New energy equipment at BICES 2023

BICES has clearly become a significant platform and support for the construction machinery industry.

Pushing new boundaries

As the market for excavators experiences increased demand, OEMs are innovating by introducing new features aimed at enhancing both the efficiency and productivity of these machines.

Zinc: Securing a Sustainable Future for Mining Industry

The steel used for the coaches of the Vande Bharat trains has been fortified with zinc.

We are enhancing business competencies for green bio-carbon material development

Vidyadhar Limaye, President â€“ Business Head (Polymer), Varroc Engineering, speaks on the current status and recent developments of companyâ€™s polymer business.

Powering up the Earth

The need for earthmoving equipment is expected to increase due to the nation's fast urbanisation and infrastructure development requirements

Steering the market

Skid-steer loaders segment is one of the only few segments that has shown an increase in sales in 2022 as compared to 2021. The enormous growth in the market value of the construction sector will further fuel the nation's high demand for skid steer loaders.

Why going electric is good for construction, mining & infra

Carbon reductions will become a more important differentiator as more and more companies publicly commit to more ambitious targets.

Rental industry preparing for a bright future

India has nearly $2300 million worth of construction equipment sold every year, out of which 7 to 8 per cent is sold to rental companies, writes Mukesh Sharma of Atlas Copco.

Kyndryl, IIT Tirupati tie-up to advance AI-enabled 3D printing

They will focus on developing cost-effective 3D prototypes for manufacturing

India is one of the very few countries where mining is still growing

Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India, speaks on sustainability in the mining industry.

Sany and Danfoss introduce electric telescopic crawler crane

Sany has partnered with Danfoss to introduce an electric telescopic boom crawler crane, the SCE800TB-EV. It is the first volume model of crawler crane available on the market with a fully electric system featuring permanent magnetic synchronous motor technology, the company says.