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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

SCHWING Stetter India to Showcase 26 Products at bauma CONEXPO

Company to display construction equipment innovations under ‘Engineering Future’ theme

Chicago Pneumatic Launches CPS 950-300 Portable Air Compressor

New compressor targets drilling, mining and solar foundation applications

NHAI Tightens AI-Machine Construction Norms

Non-compliant stretches may lose payment eligibility

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?

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.

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

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.

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 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

We are investing in expanding our drilling tools manufacturing capacity.

Rajendra Singh Rathore, GM –India, Bauer Equipment India

Escorts Kubota Breaks Ground on New UP Manufacturing Plant

Rs 2,000 crore greenfield facility to expand tractor and equipment capacity

Bridgestone India to Restore Water Bodies in Madhya Pradesh

Project PRAVAAH targets 1.5 lakh tonnes of groundwater recharge in Dhar

JCB Hydromax Sets Hydrogen Land Speed Record at 406.320 mph

Hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax reaches 406.320 mph at Bonneville Salt Flats

Liebherr Opens EUR 2.5 Million Excavator Test Bench

Colmar facility speeds up durability testing and autonomous machine validation

CASE India Appoints Sachin Tare as Manufacturing Director

Tare will lead manufacturing operations at CASE India’s Pithampur plant

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 New Road Race

From intelligent compaction to connected paving, India’s highway sector looks beyond kilometres per day

The Road Ahead Begins Here

The future of India’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 LiuGong’s Factory of the Future

With electric machines sharing the spotlight alongside modern manufacturing, LiuGong’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 India’s road sector is evolving from rapid expansion to creating long-term value.

Engineering Safety into Every Lift

Manish Mathur, CEO – 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.

Ground Mobility Systems Backs Electra Mining Forklift Competition

Ground Mobility Systems will provide ground protection for forklift contest.

Second TBM Starts Work on India’s First Undersea Rail Tunnel

Machine begins excavation beneath Thane Creek for bullet train project

WOLFF Cranes Support New Hotel Project in Medina

Two tower cranes aid construction to expand accommodation for pilgrims

SANY Brazil Plant Rolls Out First Excavators and Vehicles

Campinas facility begins local production to serve Latin American markets

MYCRANE Rents 400-Tonne Crane for Amaravati Project

Platform supports Bheemaa Infra with heavy lifting crane rental

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.

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.

Handling Success

Efficient material handling is no longer just a support function—it is a key driver of productivity, safety and profitability. From smarter planning to the right equipment, every movement onsite can make a measurable difference.

The future of road construction is digital

Ramesh Palagiri, MD and CEO, Wirtgen India, speaks on how road construction equipment will evolve to meet future infrastructure requirements.

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 will evolve into intelligent and sustainable machines

Sharwan Agnihotri, Sales Head – 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.

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.

Road equipment is the engine of Vision 2047.”

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 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

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.

By 2047, road construction sites will be highly connected

Shalabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director, CASE Construction Equipment – 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.

SECL CMD Inaugurates Caterpillar Truck Simulator at Gevra

Facility and Gmmco Shield app aim to boost mining safety and skills.

Terex CTT 472 Crane Powers Canada Skyscraper Build

Flat-top tower crane reaches 348 m on Toronto’s SkyTower project

Herrenknecht Rig Supports Lake Heat Project

HDD rig installs pipe for Lake Geneva district heating system

Resurgent Mining launches Gainwell's Saoner mining project

Ten-year contract targets 10.62 million tonnes of coal output

Afcons TBM Passes Tests for Mumbai Water Tunnel

Afcons Infrastructure, a Shapoorji Pallonji Group company, has completed factory acceptance tests for a 5.33-m diameter Herrenknecht Gripper TBM, which will be deployed for the 7.2-km Bhiwandi-Thane water tunnel project.

Epiroc Supports Shimla Bypass Tunnel Work

Epiroc is supporting the Shimla Bypass Tunnel Project by delivering precision excavation solutions for one of India’s geologically sensitive regions.

Shapoorji Pallonji E&C Appoints Jaspreet Bhullar as CEO

Shapoorji Pallonji E&C has appointed Jaspreet Bhullar as its Chief Executive Officer, effective from 2 May 2026. He will be based at the company’s head office in Mumbai.

New Holland Expands Electric Mini Excavators

New Holland Construction has expanded its electric mini excavator range with the launch of the new 2.5-metric-ton E25X. The battery-powered model joins the 1.5-metric-ton E15X electric mini excavator, which was released in 2023.

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.

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.

Herrenknecht TBMs Drive Thane–Borivali Tunnel Progress

Two giant TBMs supplied for Mumbai’s key twin-tunnel project

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.

The Fuel Revolution

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

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.

Vertical Moves

Efficient material handling is helping high-rise projects overcome space, safety and logistics challenges, ensuring faster, smarter and seamless vertical construction.

Wirtgen Powers Mumbai-Pune Connectivity Project

Advanced pavers cut travel time and boost infrastructure efficiency.

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.

Our focus is on reliable and localised energy storage

Sachin Jain, Head – Strategy, Transformation, Battery and Energy Storage (BES) Business, TKIL Industries, discusses the growing role of battery systems in rail and metro networks, localisation strategies, and the future of sustainable energy storage in India.

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.

When Geopolitics Hits the Jobsite

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

RAHSTA Awards Open Nominations for Contractors

Awards to honour excellence in road project execution

Afcons Bridge Project Reviewed in Maldives

Minister appreciated Afcons team for advancing key project

XCMG Debuts Intelligent Electric Crane

Company showcases unmanned lifting technology at global event

Second TBM Lowered for Mumbai Tunnel Project

13.6-metre cutterhead installed at Sawli for tunnel works

Wirtgen Group Powers Mumbai–Pune Connectivity Project

Advanced pavers cut travel time and boost infrastructure efficiency

MYCRANE Expands Saudi Team With Key Commercial Appointments

Shiraaj Shaleeh and Aashish Mulye join to strengthen crane operations in KSA

HD Construction and J&K Bank Expand Equipment Financing in J&K

MoU aims to boost Hyundai excavator and loader adoption in the Union Territory

Ammann India Launches CPB36 Concrete Boom Pump

CPB36 Truck Mounted Concrete Boom Pump strengthens Ammann Elba portfolio

Resurgent Mining Secures 2nd WCL Continuous Miner Deal

Contract signed for 7.8 MT production at Tawa?III Underground Mine

Zoomlion Expands African Operations to Boost Infrastructure

New Morocco subsidiary strengthens local service and project support

RAHSTA Awards 2026 Opens for India’s Leading Road Developers

Nominations now open to honour excellence in highway and toll projects

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