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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 intend to strengthen our footprint through greater localisation
Ramesh Palagiri, MD & CEO, Wirtgen India
$1.2 Billion Bet!
Can a $1.2-billion government incentive scheme catalyse $1.8 billion in fresh investment, reduce import dependence and build India into a global manufacturing hub for construction equipment?
Under Pressure
Higher loads, longer operating hours and tougher applications are putting new demands on off-road tyres.
Uptime is driving the next generation of OTR tyres
Shyam Gyanani, Founder and MD, Trident International
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 priorities are to strengthen our CE portfolio
Sanjeev Bajaj, CO - Construction Equipment Business Division, Escorts Kubota
Equipment is getting bigger; tyres must keep pace.
Farid Ahmed, Head - Product Management (OHT), BKT
We are investing in expanding our drilling tools manufacturing capacity.
Rajendra Singh Rathore, GM –India, Bauer Equipment India
India is moving beyond a growth market
Bhupinder Singh, President – IMEA, Messe München and CEO, Messe Muenchen India
Escorts Kubota Breaks Ground on New UP Manufacturing Plant
Rs 2,000 crore greenfield facility to expand tractor and equipment capacity
TIL Q1 FY27 Revenue Rises 66% as TCPL Boosts Growth
Standalone revenue rises 25% as EBITDA triples and TCPL integration begins
We see an immediate surge in demand for 100% electric equipment
Manish Kulkarni, Managing Director, Manitou South Asia, discusses the company’s product strategy and its alignment with India’s decarbonisation goals.
The road construction site of 2047 will be highly connected
Pradeep Shrivastava, Business Unit Head – Asphalt BU, Sany India, discusses the role of road construction equipment in transforming the country’s road and highway network.
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.
Road equipment is becoming the intelligence behind infrastructure
Dheeraj Panda, Managing Director, Ammann India, speaks on the key trends currently shaping demand for road construction equipment in India.
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.
AI will be the foundation of tomorrow’s construction sites
Debjeet Chatterjee, GM – Strategy and Business Development, Putzmeister India, discusses how AI, automation and electrification are transforming construction equipment for India's infrastructure future
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 Smart Equipment Era
Digitalisation is transforming construction equipment into intelligent, connected machines that boost productivity, safety and uptime. The Smart Equipment Era has truly arrived.
ELGi Showcases Energy-Efficient Air Solutions at INTEC
ELGi highlights intelligent compressed air technologies at INTEC 2026.
Delhi-NCR to Replace Old Trucks and Buses Under Rs 9,585 Crore Scheme
Government launches initiative to curb vehicular pollution and promote cleaner mobility
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
The market is shifting to lifecycle value
Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager, Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, discusses evolving customer expectations, fuel efficiency, connected excavators, and the technologies reshaping India’s hydraulic excavator market.
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.
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.
Smart Fuel Management for CE Fleets
Contractors are turning to smarter fuel management strategies to control diesel costs and improve equipment productivity.
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.
How to Use EMI Calculator to Plan Your 2 Lakh Personal Loan
EMI tools help borrowers plan repayments and manage budgets wisely
Schwing Showcases Solutions at BIG 5 Addis Ababa
Company engaged contractors and ready-mix players across Africa
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.
ICEMA Reports Resilient CE Industry Amid Export Surge
Exports rise 31.5% despite slowdown in domestic equipment demand
Ammann India Hosts Gujarat Engineers at Mehsana Facility
Gujarat engineers visit Ammann India for road technology training
Doppstadt deploys Cat electric power unit
Cat BEPU powers Doppstadt screening application
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.
CE Exports Hold Steady Despite Current Uncertainties
Italian CE exports stay resilient at €3.2 billion, as strong segments offset global uncertainties and uneven market demand
Can India Build the World’s Next CE Hub?
India’s construction equipment sector is moving from import dependence to global manufacturing leadership, driven by localisation and innovation.
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.
Ion Exchange Partners MANN+HUMMEL for Membranes
Collaboration to localise advanced membrane technologies in India
Schwing Supports Assam’s Longest Flyover
Maharaj Prithu Flyover boosts urban mobility in Guwahati
India CE Industry Ends FY26 on a Steady Recovery Path
Q4 and March gains signal improving momentum across key segments
SANY Heavy Industry Reports 14.7% Revenue Growth in 2025
SANY Heavy Industry reported a 14.73 per cent rise in revenue for 2025, reaching $12.49 billion, with a significant 41.18 per cent increase in net profit. International markets, especially in the Asia-Pacific and Africa, played a key role in the company’s growth.
Liebherr Reports Stable Growth in 2025
Group posts €14.77 bn revenue as autonomy and electrification gain pace
CE Sales Fall 12.6% in Jan; OEMs Feel the Heat
Retail volumes slide as project activity slows
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.
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.
Construction Equipment Industry Registers 8% YoY Growth in February 2026
The Construction Equipment (CE) industry continues to demonstrate resilience, with a solid 8% year-on-year (YoY) growth in February 2026, reflecting an upward trend in both exports and domestic sales.
ACE and Kato Collaborate for High-End Crane Manufacturing in India
ACE and Kato Works form a joint venture to manufacture advanced cranes.
Beyond the Buzz
Why construction tech still struggles to land
Rolling the Future of Infrastructure
Smart OTR tyres are redefining performance, efficiency and sustainability across construction and mining, writes RATNESH SINHA.
Building Smarter Roads
How intelligent engineering is redefining roadbuilding performance, writes DHEERAJ PANDA.
Construction Equipment Sales Fall 12.6% in Jan; OEMs Feel the Heat
Retail volumes slide as project activity slows
Disrupt. Digitise. Drive.
Construction equipment enters a transformative era—driven by innovation, disruption, and digitisation shaping smarter, sustainable and competitive future.
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.
Rewriting the DNA of Mobile Hydraulics
Hydraulics is no longer just about force; it has become a sophisticated mechatronic science.
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.
SEEPEX BN Pumps Boost Rock Blasting Efficiency
Smart Joint Access enables faster inspection and precise emulsion dosing
TIL Q3FY26 Shows Sequential EBITDA Recovery
Order wins and product launches strengthen execution outlook
Ingersoll Rand India Posts 19% Q3 Revenue Growth
Strong industrial demand lifts revenue to Rs 455 crore
Gainwell Trucking Clocks 300+ Units In 6 Months
Plans to Add 100 Employees Across 10 Locations to Drive Triple-Digit Growth in 2026
BKT Unveils FY25 Sustainability Report, ‘New Roads. Greener Future’
Company advances circularity, renewables and resource efficiency
Mahindra to Set Up Largest Integrated Auto and Tractor Facility in Maharashtra
Rs 15,000 crore investment planned for Nagpur manufacturing hub from 2028
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.
Tracks & Traction
Undercarriage parts bear the weight, provide stability, and drive performance for construction machines, shaping the backbone of heavy equipment.
India Builds, China Supplies?
As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing.
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.
Union Budget 2026–27 Focuses on Growth, Jobs and Infrastructure
Budget outlines three kartavyas with strong push for manufacturing and capex
India Builds, China Supplies?
As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing
Sustainability has always been core to Cummins: Shveta Arya, Cummins India
Shveta Arya, Managing Director, Cummins India Limited, outlines her views on practical sustainability, fit-for-market innovation, Make in India imperatives, and leadership in complex industrial environments.
Sinoboom Unveils New Access Equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Sinoboom showcases latest access platforms and smart technologies at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
Gulf Oil Lubricants Expands Infrastructure Portfolio with Key OEM Alliances
Key partnerships with ACE, Ammann India and XCMG
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.
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 product strategy
Rajesh Kaul, Vice President and Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles
We’re evolving from a supplier to a solution partner
Chandrashekar V, MD and CEO, Gmmco
Our BSV range is designed to deliver higher efficiency
Sanjeev Bajaj, Chief Officer, Construction Equipment Business Division, Escorts Kubota
We are shifting from diesel to electric and hybrid machines
Sagar Sawlani, CEO – SAARC, Dingli AWP India
Building Greener, Building Faster
Excon 2025 concluded in Bengaluru with record participation, reaffirming its role as India’s most influential platform for construction equipment and infrastructure development.
Franna’s Dubai Global Conference Highlights Expansion Plans
Franna®, a global pick-and-carry crane manufacturer, held its first Global Conference in Dubai from 3–6 November 2025, reinforcing its international growth strategy while showcasing the operational advantages of its cranes over conventional lifting equipment.
We will launch 13 major products
Deepak Shetty, CEO & MD, JCB India
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.
Smarter Blasting Boosts NMIA Earthworks
The Navi Mumbai International Airport project has taken a tech-driven leap in blasting efficiency, with drone-based analysis and high-energy explosives delivering sharper fragmentation, reduced oversize, and smoother feeding into in-pit crushers.
We have e-ready tyres designed to support electric equipment
Rishi Raj Singh, Head OE sales, APAC, Balkrishna Industries
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 driving India’s decarbonisation journey
Rajesh Kaul, Vice President & Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles
Digital tech are embedded across product and service layers
Siddharth Chaturvedi, Head Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company
Localisation remains central to our product development for India
Dr Venkat Srinivas, ED & CEO – SML Isuzu, Business Head – Mahindra Trucks, Buses & Construction Equipment
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