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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.

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.

India Builds, China Supplies?

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

Data—not guesswork—drives equipment decisions

Barad Sharma, CEO, Amberg Engineering, speaks on the evolving global tunnelling and underground infrastructure market, and where Amberg sees the strongest growth potential in the coming years.

Blueprint for the Future

Digital skills hold the key to transforming India’s construction workforce. As projects grow smarter and more complex, technology-led skilling will decide whether India builds faster—or falls behind in its $7-trillion ambition.

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

Record capital outlay signals renewed push on manufacturing and infrastructure growth

India Builds, China Supplies?

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

The focus is shifting toward synthetic long-drain engine oils

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.

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

Make-in-India cranes are gaining momentum

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

Two WOLFF Cranes Power Construction of Al-Rajhi Mosque

The Sheikh Saleh Al-Rajhi Mosque is a new, modern centre for religion and the community that is being built at the bustling King Abdullah Road at the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital.

ICEMA Announces New Governing Council for 2023–25

ICEMA appoints senior industry leaders to steer its 2023–25 council.

ICEMA Announces New Governing Council for 2023–25

ICEMA appoints senior industry leaders to steer its 2023–25 council.

ICEMA Announces New Governing Council for 2023–25

ICEMA appoints senior industry leaders to steer its 2023–25 council.

We will be launching a new material-handling brand

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

Our priorities mirror India’s Viksit Bharat goals

VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India, speaks on the growth priorities for the Indian market in the next three to five years.

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.

Powering India’s Infra Future

Excon 2025 brings global technologies, future-ready equipment, and industry collaboration together to drive India’s fast-growing infrastructure landscape.

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

Future Gearing

Innovation in materials and engineering is redefining how gears and drives deliver power, efficiency and motion.

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.

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

The rental ecosystem is increasingly shaping demand

Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India

We are displaying seven new models

Parind Prabhudesai, Managing Director, Andreas STIHL

India is one of the most important markets for us globally

Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India

Demand will shift to advanced tech like hybrid and alternate-fuel machines

Arvind K Garg, Advisor to Chairman and Managing Director, Larsen & Toubro

After-sales service is one of Kobelco’s strongest differentiators

Moses Eddy, Director, KOBELCO Construction Equipment India

We are at the forefront of digital transformation

Abhijit Som, Managing Director, Fayat Road Equipment Division

How CE Sector Can Enable Grassroots Infra Growth

Designed for agility and durability, CE are enabling the construction of everything from irrigation canals to village roads, notes MANISH MATHUR.

Building Inclusive Connectivity

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

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.

Building Inclusive Connectivity

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

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.

Powering the Next Era of CE

Hydraulic motors, the hidden powerhouses of construction equipment, are evolving to drive India’s smarter, greener infrastructure future.

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.

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.

ABB India Posts Resilient Q2 CY2025 Results

The company attributed the short-term dip to cyclical corrections in the market and the timing of large deals in Electrification and Motion segments.

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.

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.

Amberg follows a comprehensive ESG strategy

Barad Sharma, CEO, Amberg Engineering, speaks on the key challenges and opportunities the Indian market presents for advanced tunnelling solutions.

Decentralisation and mobility are the future

Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India, speaks on the key technological advancements in crushing and screening equipment.

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.

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.

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 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?

Small Machines, Big Demand!

How mini construction equipment is reshaping India’s infrastructure landscape

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

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.

Smooth Operations

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

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.

Jayesh Ranjan & Cement Expo Forum Leaders converge in Hyderabad

Jayesh Ranjan joins Cement Expo Forum leaders at Hyderabad summit.

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

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

Innovations, Training, and Future of Upskilling

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

Lifting the Industry

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

Safety is an integral part of our product design

Narasimha Jayakumar, CEO, Greaves Retail

ACE launches BS-V AX124 backhoe loader

Action Construction Equipment (ACE), India’s leading manufacturer of material handling and construction equipment, has made waves at Bauma Conexpo 2024 with the launch of its ground-breaking BS-V (CE-V) AX124 backhoe loader.

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

ACE Launches BS-V AX124 Backhoe Loader at bauma ConExpo

ACE showcased seven innovative products from its diverse equipment portfolio

Cabinet approves Rs 115 cr for Patna Metro

The Union Cabinet has approved an allocation of Rs 115 crore to expedite the Patna Metro Rail Project, a transformative initiative aimed at improving urban mobility in Bihar’s capital.

Rs 162.4 bn boost for Mumbai railway network

The central government has allotted Rs 162.40 billion to improve Mumbai's railway network.

“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

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

The future of foundation engineering looks promising

Animesh Nandy, Managing Director, Bauer Equipment India

Indian warehousing demand set to reach 1.2 billion sq ft by 2027

India’s logistics sector is undergoing a major transformation, with evolving supply chains projected to generate demand for 1.2 billion sq ft of warehousing space by 2027, according to a joint study by JLL India and Miebach Consulting.

G R Infraprojects secures major Pune Ring Road and Nagpur metro projects

G R Infraprojects Ltd has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd (MSRDC) to construct a 9.341-km segment of the Pune Ring Road.

bauma CONEXPO India, CFI join hands

The 2024 exhibition and conferences will present the latest technologies and innovations for construction sites, mining, extraction and processing of raw materials.

Unearthing Potential

Today, mining is a $1 trillion industry, providing materials for everything from the energy sector to the commercial goods market.

Volvo CE sets gold standard in safe demolition

Teams up with PK Unique Projects for a landmark demolition project with its EC750DUHR Excavator

Towards a Viksit Bharat @ 2047

Critical aspects of the Indian infrastructure sector such as roads & highways development, railway modernisation and infrastructure financing were discussed at the INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY Conclave: Towards a Viksit Bharat @ 2047

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

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

The Concrete Revolution

Groundbreaking concrete equipment is driving the industry forward at an unprecedented pace.

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.

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