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Protecting the World's Largest Fleet
What every hydraulic system is quietly up against
How Collaborative Intelligence Is Shaping the Future
Intelligent machines are meant to assess risk, interpret operating conditions, prioritise actions, and balance safety, productivity, and efficiency, write KAMAL DEEP SETHI.
Radialisation is becoming increasingly important: Amit Tolani, CEAT
Amit Tolani, CEO, CEAT Specialty
Going forward, we want to make it fully indigenous
- Munindra Kumar, Head – Sales & Marketing (SLCM Division) and Product Support, Venus Techno Equipment
If you don’t measure, there is no sustainability report
- Gopi Krishna More, Managing Director, TORSA Machines
It’s the fastest-growing segment among all excavators
- Siddharth Chaturvedi, GM – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery
We are addressing the trends that will shape the future of construction
- VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India
For us, a filter is not a commodity; it’s a technology
- Amit Kini, DGM – Marketing and Product Manager, MANN+HUMMEL
The idea was to have an Italian design, but Indian prices
- Jainil Surelia, Director, Macons Equipments
There will not be one solution; there will be multiple solutions
- Deepak Shetty, Managing Director and CEO, JCB India
Road maintenance technologies will play a bigger role in India
- Magesh Swaminathan, CEO, Infraserve Global
The equipment has to be self-sufficient in most ways
- Sanjeev Bajaj, Chief Officer, Construction Equipment Business Division, Escorts Kubota Limited
We are investing in India to build solutions for the world
Amar S, Global Product Leader – Compressors & Vacuum, ELGi Equipments
We want to offer solutions beyond the product itself
Gurman Reen, Director Sales India - Construction Industries, Caterpillar
“If you don’t measure, there is no sustainability report.”
An Exclusive Interview with Gopi Krishna More, Managing Director, TORSA Machines
“It’s the fastest-growing segment among all excavators”
An Exclusive Interview with Siddharth Chaturvedi, GM – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery
Equipcare Showcases Workshop on Wheels at Bauma CONEXPO
Mobile maintenance solution aims to cut equipment downtime at remote worksites.
“For us, a filter is not a commodity; it’s a technology.”
An Exclusive Interview with Amit Kini, DGM – Marketing and Product Manager, MANN+HUMMEL
bauma ConExpo Exclusive: We are evolving from an engine supplier to a solution provider: Cummins India
Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader, Cummins India Limited
Digital technology will shape the next era of CE: Arvind K Garg, L&T
L&T highlights smart machines, lifecycle value and digital solutions at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026
We will unveil five new products
VG Sakthikuma, Chairman & Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India
Under Pressure
Higher loads, longer operating hours and tougher applications are putting new demands on off-road tyres.
Technology: The New Risk Shield
As infrastructure projects grow larger, more complex and capital-intensive, technology is emerging as a critical tool to identify risks early, improve project visibility and protect returns across the asset lifecycle
Risk is the Roadblock
India’s highways are attracting banks, institutional investors and InvIT capital, but financing the next phase of growth will depend on better risk allocation, asset recycling and more robust traffic assessment.
Wheeled CE Faces a Soft May as Broader Auto Retail Stays Resilient
FADA’s May 2026 retail data points to a sharp correction in wheeled construction equipment, even as tractors, commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles registered healthy growth.
Building Roads for a Changing Climate
India’s road infrastructure is facing a new test as extreme weather, resource constraints and sustainability demands reshape conventional design and construction practices.
The Confidence Roadmap
India’s roads and highways sector has mastered scale. The next challenge is creating an ecosystem where contracts are fair, risks are shared, projects are better prepared, technology is predictive and capital can invest with confidence.
CE Industry: The Productivity Race
India’s construction equipment industry is entering a new phase where productivity, technology and lifecycle efficiency are becoming critical to staying competitive
Driving Reliability in Demanding Applications
Construction equipment operates under demanding conditions, making the right drive system critical to reliable performance.
Restoring Reliability in Critical Propylene Compressor
A critical propylene compressor was facing high oil consumption, premature component wear and frequent maintenance. Burckhardt Compression developed a tailored rod-packing solution to restore reliability and minimise operational disruption.
Localisation will shape competitiveness
Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery
Our priorities will focus on strengthening local manufacturing
Seshan Iyer, President Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaeffler India
Localisation is an important strategic direction for us
Merwyn Rebeiro, General Manager – Sales, Palfinger
Market growth will be driven by productivity
Rohit Punjabi, Vice President, LiuGong India
Our focus will be on strengthening our presence in India
Joydeep Baksi, Associate Vice President, HD Construction Equipment India
Our priorities are to strengthen our CE portfolio
Sanjeev Bajaj, CO - Construction Equipment Business Division, Escorts Kubota
Connected machines will shape the future
Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Conmat Heavy Industries
Connected machines will shape the future
Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Conmat Heavy Industries
India is moving beyond a growth market
Bhupinder Singh, President – IMEA, Messe München and CEO, Messe Muenchen India
JCB Hydromax Sets Hydrogen Land Speed Record at 406.320 mph
Hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax reaches 406.320 mph at Bonneville Salt Flats
The New Road Race
From intelligent compaction to connected paving, India’s highway sector looks beyond kilometres per day
The Road to Excellence!
From engineering excellence and next-generation equipment to integrated mobility and quality materials, the RAHSTA Awards reflected how India’s road sector is evolving from rapid expansion to creating long-term value.
Mitigating M2M Collision Risks in Underground Mining
Machine-to-machine collisions in underground mines can have devastating consequences for worker safety, equipment availability and productivity. HARSHVARDHAN SINGH explores the factors contributing to these incidents and outlines practical strategies for preventing them.
Green Construction through Cement Innovation
Indian Cement Review (ICR) and Fuller Technologies brought industry, policy and technology leaders together to discuss how cement innovation can drive green construction at scale.
Schaeffler India Reports 18.1% Revenue Growth in H1 2026
Automotive and exports businesses drive strong half-year performance
MoRTH, Eicher Partner to Modernise Delhi-NCR Fleets
MoU supports replacement of older trucks and buses with cleaner vehicles
The Risk of Negative Bids
Aggressive undercutting, intensified competition and declining project flow are raising concerns over quality, sustainability and contractor viability in the highways sector.
Build Better, Not Cheaper
Aggressive underbidding and rising costs are pushing India’s road sector towards unsustainable growth. The industry must focus on innovation-led execution, not just cheaper contracts, says ABHIJIT SOM.
Road to Viksit Bharat
Key insights on quality, safety and sustainability from the RAHSTA 2026 Roundtable.
The Road to 2047
As India builds the highways of tomorrow, advanced road construction equipment is emerging as the driving force behind faster execution, superior quality and sustainable infrastructure.
Sustainability must drive every project
Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, speaks on the key trends currently shaping demand for road construction equipment in India.
Construction equipment will connect digital and real worlds
Masamitsu Ishikawa, Senior Manager, Komatsu India, discusses the role of road construction equipment in transforming the country’s road and highway network.
We are powering the shift to cleaner energy
Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, shares insights on how IoT-enabled gensets, hybrid power systems, and sustainable technologies are transforming energy reliability for India’s construction and infrastructure projects
Execution speed, not funding, will decide infra success
Guido Azzolin, CEO, MB Crusher, shares his views on how decentralised material processing, equipment versatility and recycling can improve productivity and reduce project costs.
The next leap in infrastructure will come from intelligent equipment
Sunil Talreja, Vice President, Road Construction Equipment Division, ACE - Action Construction Equipment, speaks on how intelligent equipment, digital technologies, and sustainability will shape India's road infrastructure journey to Vision 2047.
Liebherr Debuts 195 HC-LH Crane
Liebherr debuted its urban-focused 195 HC-LH hydraulic luffing jib crane at ConExpo 2026. Designed for dense city environments, the crane delivers full luffing in under 90 seconds, a minimum working radius of 10 feet and a maximum lifting capacity of 26,455 pounds in single-fall operation.
MB Crusher’s MB-T150 Side Shift System
MB Crusher has introduced the new MB-T150 Hydraulic Side Shift, a supplementary system that mounts between a compact loader and attachment, allowing operators to slide and rotate the work tool directly from the cab.
CASE RoofX Wins SaMoTer Innovation Award
CASE Construction’s RoofX has won the SaMoTer - Veronafiere 2026 Innovation Award in Verona, Italy.
Doppstadt Deploys Cat Electric Power Unit
Doppstadt has selected Caterpillar’s Cat Battery Electric Power Unit (BEPU) to power its SWS 6 Spiral Shaft Separator, with the prototype scheduled to be showcased for the first time at IFAT 2026 in Munich, Germany, recently.
The Operator's Guide to Hydraulic Excellence
By Vasanth Thangavelu, General Manager - Brand Marketing South AP, ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt. Ltd.
The 20-Tonne Advantage
Why the 20–22 tonne segment is emerging as the industry’s undisputed workhorse.
Technology is reshaping excavator demand
Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India, discusses shifting customer priorities, sustainable technologies and the evolving role of excavators in India’s infrastructure growth
Contractors are buying outcomes, not machines
Raja Sharma, Head – Product Marketing, HD Construction Equipment India, explains how fuel efficiency, connectivity, lifecycle costs and operational flexibility are influencing excavator demand in India.
India Moves Higher
India’s infrastructure expansion is driving demand for advanced crane solutions. From metros and refineries to renewable energy projects, cranes are becoming essential for faster execution, safer operations and precision-led construction.
Road to Viksit Bharat
Key insights on quality, safety and sustainability from the RAHSTA 2026 Roundtable.
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.
We are powering the shift to cleaner energy
Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, shares insights on how IoT-enabled gensets, hybrid power systems, and sustainable technologies are transforming energy reliability for India’s construction and infrastructure projects.
Build Better, Not Cheaper
Aggressive underbidding and rising costs are pushing India’s road sector towards unsustainable growth. The industry must focus on innovation-led execution, not just cheaper contracts, says ABHIJIT SOM.
Smart Fuel Management for CE Fleets
Contractors are turning to smarter fuel management strategies to control diesel costs and improve equipment productivity.
Accelerating Tunnel Development at Teesta Stage-VI
Trials with BEL MX80 emulsion explosives enhanced tunnel advance rates and significantly reduced post-blast fume clearance time at the Teesta Stage-VI hydropower project.
Indian CE Industry FY26: Demonstrating Resilience
Exports surge 31.5 per cent, infrastructure execution slowdown led to 7 per cent degrowth in the domestic demand.
Rental market is expected to grow Rs 42,000 cr by 2030
Col (Retd) Shaishav Srivastava, CEO, Synfra, explains the market gaps, technology challenges, operator ecosystem, financing opportunities and the future of equipment rentals in India.
CASE RoofX Wins SaMoTer Innovation Award
Autonomy platform recognised for advancing construction equipment intelligence
L&T Achieves Double Tunnel Breakthrough at Dibang
Dibang project in Arunachal achieved simultaneous breakthroughs in Diversion Tunnel-4 and Diversion Tunnel-5 on 28 April 2026.
Doppstadt deploys Cat electric power unit
Cat BEPU powers Doppstadt screening application
Can CE Industry Keep Pace?
As global conflicts drive up fuel, steel and freight costs, the CE industry faces mounting financial pressure. Can OEMs, contractors and rental firms adapt swiftly enough to sustain growth?
Driving the Build
Powering India’s infrastructure boom, trucks and tippers are evolving with smarter tech, cleaner fuels, and higher efficiency—driving productivity across construction and mining.
Still the Backbone
Even as specialised machines gain ground, backhoe loaders remain central to India’s construction ecosystem, delivering unmatched versatility, cost efficiency, and reliability across diverse projects.
Technology is reshaping modern backhoe loaders
Puneet Vidyarthi, Head of Brand Marketing, CASE Construction Equipment, APAC & India, speaks on the outlook for the Indian backhoe loader market over the next five years.
Air Apparent
From drilling to finishing, compressors are the silent drivers of construction, enabling faster, cleaner, and more efficient project execution.
India is one of the most promising manufacturing destinations in the world
Italian CE exports stay resilient at €3.2 billion, as strong segments offset global uncertainties and uneven market demand
Truck Rental Rates Stay Strong Amid Rising Costs
Firm rentals were driven by strong year-end industrial and consumption demand, steady fleet availability, and no major supply disruptions.
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.
Italian Machinery Exports Stay Stable Amid Uncertainty
Earthmoving demand helps offset weaker global market conditions
Sinoboom Upgrades AB18J Plus Boom Lifts
New models offer higher capacity and improved flexibility
Trident JCB Opens New 3S Facility in Kolar
New Narasapura facility boosts service and support
Rising Costs Keep Truck Rentals Firm in March: Shriram Mobility Bulletin
Tyre prices rise to 10% in April 2026, with manufacturers implementing hikes due to surging crude oil costs
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.
We plan to double our India business over the next five years
Sunil Khanduja, Managing Director, Ingersoll Rand India and the SAARC region, speaks on the company’s strategic roadmap with a focus on sustainability, customer-centric growth, and operational excellence.
Breaking Ground Smarter
At the Navi Mumbai International Airport site, smarter blasting using high-energy explosives and drone analytics is reducing oversize rock and boosting efficiency.
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.
Heavy Lifts, Higher Ambitions
India’s infrastructure boom is driving demand for smarter, stronger lifting solutions. As projects grow in scale and complexity, cranes are evolving into critical enablers of speed, safety and precision.
Operational Excellence Redefined!
Operational excellence in cement is no longer about producing more—it is about producing smarter, cleaner and more reliably, where cost per tonne meets carbon per tonne.
The RELIEF Factor!
As geopolitical tensions disrupt key shipping routes, India’s construction equipment exporters are navigating rising costs and delayed deliveries. The Government’s RELIEF initiative offers timely support—but also highlights the urgent need for stronger supply chain resilience.
Scaling Up Safety and Productivity
How demolition technology reduces danger and increases speed of descaling, writes JEFF KEELING.
Reaching New Heights in Concreting
From advanced pumps to precise mix design, high-rise construction relies on technology, coordination and expertise to deliver concrete efficiently at ever-greater heights.
Engineering the Energy Balance
As India pushes towards net zero while sustaining rapid industrial growth, engineering innovations—from carbon capture to smart grids—are emerging as the key to balancing energy security with decarbonisation, writes SATISH INGAVALE.
Atlas Copco Launches XB Cordless Assembly Tools for Smart Manufacturing
Designed for ease of use, the XB tools are ready to perform from the moment they are unpacked.
Operational Excellence Redefined!
Operational excellence in cement is no longer about producing more—it is about producing smarter, cleaner and more reliably, where cost per tonne meets carbon per tonne.
Perkins Unveils Next-Gen Power Systems at CONEXPO 2026
Company showcases fuel-flexible engines and hybrid power solutions.
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