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$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?

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.

Engineering Safety into Every Lift

Human error, overloading, poor visibility and unsafe equipment operation continue to be among the leading causes of lifting incidents, write MANISH MATHUR.

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

Engineered for the Toughest Terrain

As infrastructure, mining and construction activity accelerates, Rubber King Tyres is strengthening its focus on application-engineered tyre solutions that enhance durability, uptime and equipment productivity

Uptime is driving the next generation of OTR tyres

Shyam Gyanani, Founder and MD, Trident International

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

Powering the Hybrid Transformation

IEPL delivers intelligent, sustainable, and high-performance equipment solutions that redefine industry standards.

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

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

Mahindra Unveils BLAZO i-TRK With 10% Better Mileage

New heavy truck offers 48-hour uptime guarantee and iMAXX 2.0 telematics

BEML Wins GeM Award for Highest MSE Order Value

The recognition highlights BEML's procurement support for micro and small enterprises

BKT to Showcase Advanced Off-Highway Tyres at Bauma ConExpo

BKT will display tyre solutions for construction, mining and industrial applications

Faresin Appoints Haulotte as Australia Telehandler Distributor

Haulotte will distribute Faresin telehandlers across Australiaâ€™s rental sector

Escorts Kubota Q1 Profit Rises 26% to Rs 387 Crore

Company reports strong growth in tractor and construction equipment volumes

CASE India Appoints Sachin Tare as Manufacturing Director

Tare will lead manufacturing operations at CASE Indiaâ€™s Pithampur plant

Ingersoll Rand India Names Sunil Khanduja as Chairman

Sunil Khanduja to lead companyâ€™s growth and innovation strategy in India

We see an immediate surge in demand for 100% electric equipment

Manish Kulkarni, Managing Director, Manitou South Asia, discusses the companyâ€™s product strategy and its alignment with Indiaâ€™s decarbonisation goals.

The New Road Race

From intelligent compaction to connected paving, Indiaâ€™s highway sector looks beyond kilometres per day

The Road Ahead Begins Here

The future of Indiaâ€™s roads took centre stage at RAHSTA Expo 2026, where policymakers, contractors and industry leaders came together under one roof. The event blended thought leadership, technology showcase and industry recognition into a single powerful platform.

Inside LiuGongâ€™s Factory of the Future

With electric machines sharing the spotlight alongside modern manufacturing, LiuGongâ€™s new Pithampur facility signals a decisive shift towards sustainable and customer-centric growth.

The Road to Excellence!

From engineering excellence and next-generation equipment to integrated mobility and quality materials, the RAHSTA Awards reflected how Indiaâ€™s road sector is evolving from rapid expansion to creating long-term value.

Engineering Safety into Every Lift

Manish Mathur, CEO â€“ Cranes, Action Construction Equipment

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.

HAVER & BOECKER Showcases AI and Sustainable Filtration Solutions

Company to present robotics, AI systems and eco-friendly filtration at POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2026

Zoomlion Expands European Service and Training Network

The network offers four-hour on-site support across over 20 European countries.

LiuGong India Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Pithampur

Facility expands local production under the Make in India initiative

JCB India Opens New 3S Dealership in Nashik

Facility to support customers across North Maharashtra

Cummins, CII Launch Air Quality Decision Support System

New platform delivers predictive air quality insights for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad.

LTTS Launches Ainfonix 4.0 for Process Industries

AI platform turns engineering records into decision-ready data

ABB Accelerator Drives Industrial AI Innovation

AIC Bengaluru brings together global innovators to build scalable solutions

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 Indiaâ€™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.

India is one of the most promising underground infra markets globally

Barad Sharma, CEO, Amberg Engineering, discusses the future of underground construction, digital engineering, and sustainable infrastructure development.

The road construction site of 2047 will be highly connected

Pradeep Shrivastava, Business Unit Head â€“ Asphalt BU, Sany India, discusses the role of road construction equipment in transforming the countryâ€™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 will evolve into intelligent and sustainable machines

Sharwan Agnihotri, Sales Head â€“ North, West, and Central, HD Construction Equipment India, speaks on how the ideal road construction project site of the future will look like and how road construction equipment will evolve to meet future infrastructure requirements.

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.

Road equipment is the engine of Vision 2047.â€

VG Sakthikumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India, speaks on technologies such as telematics, machine control, automation, AI and connected job sites and how it is improving productivity, quality and project execution.

Construction equipment will connect digital and real worlds

Masamitsu Ishikawa, Senior Manager, Komatsu India, discusses the role of road construction equipment in transforming the countryâ€™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 Indiaâ€™s construction and infrastructure projects

AI will be the foundation of tomorrowâ€™s construction sites

Debjeet Chatterjee, GM â€“ 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.

By 2047, road construction sites will be highly connected

Shalabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director, CASE Construction Equipment â€“ India & SAARC region, discusses how connected technologies, intelligent equipment and lifecycle-focused solutions are reshaping road construction in India.

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.

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.

Zoomlion Excavator Wins Innovation Award

Middle East-focused excavator honored for engineering excellence.

Terex Appoints Jaideep Shekhar as VP & MD for India

Industry veteran to lead Terex India operations and growth

UCO Bank Signs MoU With Tata Hitachi

Partnership marks a new milestone for UCO Bank and Tata Hitachi

ICEMA Discusses Sector Growth with Union Ministers

Talks focus on infrastructure expansion and equipment utilisation

Terex Appoints Jaideep Shekhar as VP & MD for India

Industry veteran to lead Terex Indiaâ€™s next phase of growth

Ammann India Announces Two Senior Leadership Appointments

Prashant Morankar and Saravanakumar K take key leadership roles

Maharashtra, Finland Advance Circular Economy Partnership

Conclave explores collaboration on sustainable growth and resource efficiency

Ammann India appoints Prashant Morankar as After Sales Head

Appointment reinforces focus on customer support and service excellence

ELGi Showcases Energy-Efficient Air Solutions at INTEC

ELGi highlights intelligent compressed air technologies at INTEC 2026.

AGGCON Hosts Session on Business Transformation

Industry leaders discuss transformation, innovation and growth strategies

LiuGong Appoints IIMS as Mining Dealer in India

LiuGong has appointed Innovative Infra & Mining Solutions (IIMS) as its authorised dealer for mining equipment across East and North India, strengthening its presence in the sector.

Propel Appoints EV Division COO

Propel Industries has appointed Virender Bhardwaj as Chief Operating Officer of its EV Division. He brings nearly three decades of industry experience across JCB, Volvo, Mahindra & Mahindra and SML Isuzu.

MB Crusherâ€™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.

XCMG Secures Over $1 Billion Orders

Customer festival draws 2,500 global partners in Xuzhou

Haver & Boecker Niagara Appoints New Dealer

Boreal Mining Equipment to strengthen regional customer support

SHM Launches 29-m Aluminium Passenger Craft at Its Mumbai Yard

Ocean Crewzer 8 was designed and built in-house, meeting current marine operational and safety requirements

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 20â€“22 tonne segment is emerging as the industryâ€™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 Indiaâ€™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 Indiaâ€™s hydraulic excavator market.

Contractors are buying outcomes, not machines

Raja Sharma, Head â€“ Product Marketing, HD Construction Equipment India, explains how fuel efficiency, connectivity, lifecycle costs and operational flexibility are influencing excavator demand in India.

The Fuel Revolution

Rising fuel costs, tighter emission norms and sustainability goals are pushing Indiaâ€™s construction equipment industry beyond diesel and into a new energy era.

India Moves Higher

Indiaâ€™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 Indiaâ€™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

Build Better, Not Cheaper

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.

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.

When Geopolitics Hits the Jobsite

As oil prices surge and aggressive negative bidding deepens, Indiaâ€™s road construction sector finds itself squeezed between global uncertainty and domestic structural weaknesses.