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Mini Machines, Mega Impact

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

Sany Piling Rigs Drive Record-Breaking Completion of 2,523 Piles for BMRCL Phase 2

The entire project route faced continuous high traffic and complex logistical constraints

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.

Innovating for Road Sustainability

India’s road infrastructure is crucial for economic growth, yet its environmental impact is significant.

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

Unlocking the Power of North East

India’s North Eastern states, nestled between the Himalayas and the vast trade routes of Southeast Asia, have often remained untapped due to logistical challenges and limited industrial exposure.

Innovating for Road Sustainability

India’s road infrastructure is crucial for economic growth, yet its environmental impact is significant.

Smooth Operations

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

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.

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.

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.

Driving Sustainability Through Innovation

The 15th Cement Expo 2025 will spotlight India’s cement industry’s growth, innovation, and sustainability, showcasing cutting-edge solutions for a greener future.

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

Building a Workforce for Evolving CE Industry

The Union Budget 2024 has placed a strong emphasis on skill development, allocating significant investments to create employment and skilling opportunities for 4.1 crore youth over the next five years.

The skill level of the workers directly affects the output quality

Skillveri is the world's leading MR/XR skill training platform for welding simulators, painting simulators and other manufacturing skills. Sabarinath C Nair, CEO, Skillveri, speaks on the skill training platform that helped bridge the skill gap in sectors like construction and manufacturing

Empowering Talent

India’s major infrastructure projects highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce

Innovations, Training, and Future of Upskilling

Skilled operators and technicians ensure that machinery is used optimally, reducing downtime and improving project timelines

SeaCity: Construction Claims & Arbitration Solutions for contractors & project Owners

In the ever-evolving world of construction, where delays and disputes often derail even the most ambitious projects, one name stands as a force of precision and expertise – Johar Zaidi.

CE Industry Sees Robust Growth in Domestic and Export Sales: ICEMA

During the first nine months of the current fiscal year, the industry sold 98,970 units

Zoomlion accelerates global expansion in Saudi Arabia

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology successfully hosted a key account networking and technology launch event on December 19 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, unveiling 24 localised innovative products and several intelligent construction solutions.

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.

Lifting the Industry

By 2033, the market for crawler cranes in India is projected to reach a significant $805.95 million.

On the Road to Success

In the world of construction, logistics, and heavy-duty transport, trucks and tippers are the unsung heroes driving progress.

We are shaping PPP projects to drive infra development in the Northeast

State-owned infrastructure lender India Infrastructure Finance Company (IIFCL) plans to raise approximately $200 million through external commercial borrowing (ECB) this month. In this context, Padmanabhan Raja Jaishankar, Managing Director, IIFCL, speaks with PRATAP PADODE.

Safety is an integral part of our product design

Narasimha Jayakumar, CEO, Greaves Retail

Schwing Stetter secures major deals at bauma ConExpo

Schwing Stetter India, a leading manufacturer of concrete construction equipment in India, announced a 20 per cent revenue growth target for 2025 during its participation in bauma CONEXPO 2024 in New Delhi.

Zoomlion Accelerates Global Expansion with Localised Innovations in Saudi Arabia

Zoomlion has been a key player in the Saudi market

Lifting the Skyline

Tower cranes, with their unmatched ability to lift heavy materials to great heights, are playing a critical role in this vertical expansion.

Our products aim to enhance customer productivity

MT Swamy, Regional Leader – APAC (ex-China), Infrastructure Business, Kennametal India

Shaping India’s Infra Revolution

bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 exhibition emerged as a landmark event in the construction, building material, mining, and construction vehicle industry.

The OTR segment should experience a good rebound

Anuj Kathuria, President – India, JK Tyre & Industries

Schwing Stetter Secures Major Deals at bauma ConExpo

Concrete CE market will experience steady growth in 2025

Kerala approves 32 infra projects worth Rs 743.37 cr

Kerala is set to receive a major boost in its infrastructure with the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) approving 32 infrastructure projects worth a total of Rs 743.37 crore.

228 infra projects worth Rs 15.89 trn recommended for approval

As many as 228 big-ticket infrastructure projects of different ministries, including roads and railways, worth Rs 15.89 trillion have been recommended for approval under the PM GatiShakti initiative so far, a top government official said.

BKT Tires to showcase cutting-edge OTR solutions at Bauma ConExpo India

BKT Tires, a global player in the off-highway tyre industry, is all set to make a powerful presence at Bauma ConExpo India 2024, held at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, from December 11, to 14, 2024.

“Financial management a challenge in rental industry.”

Siddharth Sharma, Director, Premier Heavy Lift, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market in India.

“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.

Revolutionising the Indian Construction Industry

Revolutionising the Indian Construction Industry

Innovative Financing Models Fuel Growth

Innovative financing models are transforming the construction equipment sector, driving growth in emerging markets like India, where strategic partnerships and tailored solutions are accelerating infrastructure development

HD Hyundai is moving towards Industry 4.0

Rajiv Chaturvedi, Vice President, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India

All our new products are CEV V compliant

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

Decline in Italian CE Market

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

We are unveiling electric and hybrid machines

VG Sakthikumar, Managing Director Schwing Stetter India

We will showcase our latest crusher and screening buckets

Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India

We will be unveiling four electric products

LiuGong India is one of the leading manufacturers of construction equipment in India. Rohit Punjabi, Vice President – Excavator Business, LiuGong India, discusses the trends he is observing in the construction equipment industry and how his company is adapting to these changes.

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.

Drives Innovation in India’s Concrete Industry

Columbia Machine, a global leader in concrete production technology, is driving innovation in the Indian market. We specialise in concrete block machines and concrete wet press solutions, catering to the growing demand for high-quality concrete products.

Bonfiglioli is in midst of Rs 3,200 million capex in India

Kennady V Kaippally, Country Manager, Bonfiglioli India

At BKT, we are focusing on sustainable sourcing

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

The future of foundation engineering looks promising

Animesh Nandy, Managing Director, Bauer Equipment India

Our emphasis is on manufacturing machines that are fuel-efficient

Manish Mathur, CEO, Action Construction Equipment (ACE)

BKT Tires to showcase cutting-edge OTR solutions at Bauma ConExpo India

To showcase robust range of tyres for construction and industrial applications

Modi inaugurates 23 projects, including 7 airport expansions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 23 significant projects worth Rs 6,611.18 crore, including seven airport expansions, during his visit to his parliamentary constituency on October 20.

PNC Infratech wins Rs 6,670 crore road contracts

PNC Infratech has announced the successful acquisition of contracts worth Rs 6,670 crore for essential road infrastructure projects in Maharashtra.

Centre unveils 17 Bihar projects

The Central government has launched 17 key infrastructure projects for Bihar, aiming to boost the State’s overall development and connectivity.

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 consumes 1.2 billion tonne of natural aggregates annually

The road construction industry, is adopting methods to reduce embodied carbon in materials.

PM Gati Shakti addresses planning gaps in infrastructure projects

The PM Gati Shakti programme reduces logistical costs that currently account for 13-14 percent of India’s GDP.

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).

RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI

RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI for improving highways.

Reshaping the Urban Landscape

The transformative impact of new technologies and innovations was highlighted at the Construction Technology Summit 2024

Maximising Uptime

India bearings market is projected to reach $6714.8 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 13.5 per cent from 2024 to 2032.

Financial management a challenge in rental industry

Premier Heavy Lift (PHL) stands as a leading force in the heavy lifts and transportation sector, marked by excellence in quality, safety, and innovative practices under the leadership of Anil Chaudhary, Som Dutt Sharma and Capt Sandeep Anand. Since its inception with merely two cranes, PHL has evolved dramatically, boasting a fleet of over 360 equipment units valued at more than Rs 900 crore. Siddharth Sharma, Director, Premier Heavy Lift, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market in India.

Skill Up!

India’s major infrastructure projects highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce

Transforming Logistics

The India material handling equipment market is poised for significant growth, with expectations to reach substantial market size by 2027.

Bridging the Skill Gap

India’s major infrastructure projects highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce.

Financiers are increasingly interested in RE and sustainable projects

During a recent press conference where India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) signed an MoU with GuarantCo, Padmanabhan Raja Jaishankar, Chairman of IIFCL, spoke about the company’s focus on renewable energy and other infrastructure segments

Earthmovers Surge Ahead

Earthmoving equipment sales soar 21 per cent in FY24, dominating the Indian construction equipment market.

Revolutionising Asphalt Production

The advent of cutting-edge technologies and innovative processes is setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and performance in asphalt production.

Focus on Infra, Skilling

Experts agree that Budget 2024 aims for more inclusive growth, focusing on job formalisation, agricultural productivity, and MSME support

All our equipment sales crossed all previous benchmarks

Rohit Punjabi, Vice President (Excavator Business), LiuGong India, speaks on the company’s sales pattern for earthmoving equipment.

Tackling Supply and Quality Concerns in CE Rentals

As demand surges, particularly driven by infrastructure developments in regions like Asia-Pacific, stakeholders face pressing issues ranging from availability mismatches to concerns over maintenance standards.

KEC bags new orders worth Rs 1,422 crore

The order is for transmission and distribution (T&D) projects in India and Americas:

Hyundai CE India Advances Excavators with Cutting-Edge Features

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment is one of the leading construction and earthmoving equipment manufacturers in India. Joydeep Baksi, National Sales Head (Sales & Marketing), Hyundai Construction Equipment India, speaks on the latest advancements incorporated into their recent hydraulic excavator models.

CV industry expects turnaround in H2FY25

During FY24, the CV industry faced unexpected challenges, resulting in muted volume growth of 0.7 per cent.

Infrastructure Experts to Debate Viksit Bharat at Infrastructure Today Conclave in Delhi

Infrastructure Experts to Debate Viksit Bharat at Infrastructure Today Conclave in Delhi

Innovations in wheel loader have focused on improving productivity

Nischal Mehrotra, Sr. Vice President, Sales & Marketing, LiuGong India speaks on the demand and application trends for wheel loaders across.

2030 Goal: 250,000 Excavators!

India aims to increase its annual production from approximately 85,000 units to 250,000 units by 2030, driven by infrastructure investments in roads, railways, and mining

Hyundai holds a No. 2 position in excavator attachments in India.

Joydeep Baksi, National Sales Head (Sales & Marketing), Hyundai Construction Equipment India, speaks on the current market size of hydraulic excavators in India, and how has it evolved over the past few years.

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.

Urbanisation Boosts Attachments Market

Rapid urbanisation and infrastructure expansion propel the demand for excavator attachments, driving market growth exponentially.

Driving Energy Efficiency

ABB India’s latest milestone underscores its sector leadership and the crucial role of advanced motor technologies in driving national energy savings.

Indian rental companies are increasingly embracing digitisation

Satin Sachdeva, Founder & Secretary General, Construction Equipment Rental Association, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market, and the latest trends in the market.

ABB India and Witt India partner to enhance safety and operational efficiency

ABB's smoke extraction motors enhance safety and reliability in India's critical road tunnels

India’s CE market is growing rapidly due to urbanisation

KYB Conmat, one of the leading global concrete equipment manufacturers, produces concrete batching plants, paving machines, pumps, transit mixers, and self-loading mixers. Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Marketing, KYB Conmat, speaks on the recent innovations and advancements in their product line.

The growth trend of radial tyres in OTR has been steadily rising

BKT Tires is one of the leading manufacturers in the off-highway tyre market, specialising in the manufacture of tyres for agricultural, industrial and OTR vehicles. Ashok P Chhajer, Sr. General Manager – OE Sales, (Domestic), Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the key challenges and opportunities in the market

Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) ‘hidden hero’ enabling energy transition built on 100-year safety legacy

MCB’s has transformed our daily lives by ensuring the safety of both commercial and residential buildings

Gadkari vows rapid transformation for Nagpur

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has pledged to expedite the transformation of Nagpur, emphasising the government's commitment to the city's development.

Driving Efficiency

From powering pneumatic tools to supporting critical tasks like concrete production and road construction, mobile compressors play a pivotal role.

Powering Construction

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

The Indian crushing and screening equipment market is experiencing a revival

MB Crusher specialises in the manufacturing of crusher buckets and screening buckets, which are designed, patented, and produced exclusively in Italy. Their products transform excavators, backhoe loaders, and other machinery into mobile crushing and screening tools. Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India, speaks in on the key trends and developments in the Indian crushing and screening equipment market.

Power Under Pressure

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

Revolutionising Construction

Construction companies can schedule proactive maintenance, preventing breakdowns and minimising unplanned downtime.

Vipin Sondhi: Indian infra booms with road construction opportunities

14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo - India’s biggest road exhibition - will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024.

Dilip Buildcon JV secures Madhya Pradesh project

Dilip Buildcon, a renowned name in the Indian infrastructure sector, has once again made headlines with its recent achievement. In a joint venture with another prominent player, the company has secured a significant Letter of Award (LOA) for a project valued at Rs 413 crore in Madhya Pradesh

India’s Infrastructure Boom: Air Compressor’s Vital Role

Air compressors are versatile tools that enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity in constructing and maintaining infrastructure, write Ramesh Kumar G.

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