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Sinoboom launches Dual-E Smart Technology

New system enhances electric boom lift efficiency and extends battery endurance

Zoomlion Unveils North America-Certified Machines at CONEXPO 2026

Company presents customised cranes, excavators and concrete equipment for the North American market

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.

Sinoboom Showcases Smart Access Tech at CONEXPO 2026

Company unveils energy-efficient technologies and new access equipment range

Raimondi Unveils CTL 712-45 Luffing Crane at CONEXPO

New 45-tonne luffing crane designed for high-rise construction.

Rolling the Future of Infrastructure

Smart OTR tyres are redefining performance, efficiency and sustainability across construction and mining, writes RATNESH SINHA.

Building Resilience Through Innovation

From smart technologies to strategic localisation, innovation is redefining resilience across Indian job sites, writes RAMESH PALAGIRI.

Rented Machines, Real Momentum

As India accelerates its infrastructure push, the equipment rental sector is emerging as a strategic growth engine—driving flexibility, efficiency and financial discipline across projects, writes SATIN SACHDEVA.

Connected Cylinders, Connected Sites

Smart hydraulic cylinders are transforming construction equipment into connected, data-driven systems that boost uptime, safety and fleet efficiency, writes ABANI KANT SAHU.

From Machines to Intelligent Ecosystems

How digitisation and connected technologies are reshaping construction equipment performance, fleet management, and jobsite efficiency, writes SIDDHARTH CHATURVEDI.

Reshaping the Future

How digitisation and connected technologies are reshaping construction equipment performance, fleet management, and jobsite efficiency in India, writes SANJAY PENDHARKAR.

Building Smarter Roads

How intelligent engineering is redefining roadbuilding performance, writes DHEERAJ PANDA.

Innovation and R&D are central to maintaining our competitive edge

Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Conmat Heavy Industries, speaks on the strategies to navigate global and market disruptions while maintaining competitiveness and supply chain resilience.

SME Magazine Honours India’s Fastest Growing Engineering Companies at NSE

The Smart Manufacturing & Enterprises (SME) Conference & Awards 2026 - held on February 11, 2026 at National Stock Exchange (Mumbai) - highlighted resilience and technology as the cornerstones of India’s next manufacturing growth phase, while honouring India's fastest growing engineering companies.

From Iron to Intelligence

How concreting is moving from mechanical strength to digital certainty, writes SHUBHABRATA SAHA.

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.

Built to Perform, Ready to Disrupt

At Timken, digital transformation is not approached as a technology-driven initiative in isolation, but as a performance enabler designed to improve visibility, predictability, and control, writes SANJAY KOUL.

Built to Perform, Ready to Disrupt

At Timken, digital transformation is not approached as a technology-driven initiative in isolation, but as a performance enabler designed to improve visibility, predictability, and control, writes SANJAY KOUL

Rewriting the DNA of Mobile Hydraulics

Hydraulics is no longer just about force; it has become a sophisticated mechatronic science.

How India’s Pre-Owned CE Market is Rewriting Rules

India’s construction equipment ecosystem is being reshaped by drive, disruption, and digitisation—with the pre-owned market emerging as a critical growth engine, SAMEER MALHOTRA.

Digitising the Jobsite

Connected machines, telematics, and cloud platforms now provide real-time visibility into equipment health, utilisation, grading accuracy, and compaction quality, writes RATAN LAL KASHYAP.

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

Bridgestone Expands Guwahati Retail Network

Two new Select Stores boost Assam presence

JK Tyre Strengthens Farm Portfolio with Launch of ‘Shresth Plus’

The launch further expands JK Tyre’s premium farm tyre portfolio and reinforces the company’s commitment to advancing innovation for modern agricultural applications.

Zoomlion to Unveil Smart Equipment at CONEXPO 2026

Company to present intelligent construction systems in Las Vegas

Gainwell Trucking Clocks 300+ Units In 6 Months

Plans to Add 100 Employees Across 10 Locations to Drive Triple-Digit Growth in 2026

Mahindra to Set Up Largest Integrated Auto and Tractor Facility in Maharashtra

Rs 15,000 crore investment planned for Nagpur manufacturing hub from 2028

Schaeffler Showcases Future-Ready Aftermarket Solutions at ACMA Automechanika

Schaeffler India recently highlighted its lifecycle-focused aftermarket portfolio in New Delhi

Budget FY27: What It Means for India’s CE Sector

The Union Budget 2026–27 has delivered a clear and positive signal for India’s construction equipment (CE) industry

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.

Rent, Don’t Own

Owning heavy equipment was once a badge of capability for contractors. Today, with rising costs, maintenance hassles, and skilled-operator shortages, renting offers flexibility, cost savings, and hassle-free compliance—making ‘rent, don’t own’ the smarter choice.

Tracks & Traction

Undercarriage parts bear the weight, provide stability, and drive performance for construction machines, shaping the backbone of heavy equipment.

Our strategy in India is twofold: Joachim Braun of ABB

Joachim Braun, President – Process Industries, ABB, speaks on the key challenges faced globally and how these compare with India

State vs Centre: Where Will Road Projects Flow in 2026?

With complexity rising, capital tightening and States stepping up volumes, contracts will increasingly flow where risk, cash flow and capability align best.

Budget FY27: What It Means for India’s CE Sector

With record public capex and a long-awaited incentive scheme for equipment manufacturing, the Union Budget signals a turning point for India’s CE industry amid slowing demand.

Data—not guesswork—drives equipment decisions: Barad Sharma of Amberg Engineering

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.

Union Budget 2026–27 Marks a Milestone for Construction Equipment Manufacturing

ICEMA’s Long-Standing Demand for Incentive Scheme Announced

Mechanisation is clearly the way forward: Dr Brijesh Dixit, MSIDC

With Rs 37,000 crore worth of road projects under execution across Maharashtra, Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation (MSIDC) is driving one of the state’s largest infrastructure programmes. Dr Brijesh Dixit, Managing Director, discusses the institutional reforms, execution frameworks, financing strategies and technology adoption enabling timely, high-quality delivery.

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.

Balu Forge Inducted into NATO Supply Chain for High-Precision Defence Components

Certified supplier of mission critical defence components for NATO member states

Motul Showcases Technology and Sustainability Leadership at SIAT Expo 2026

Motul presented technologies developed to support evolving mobility architectures

Ashok Leyland Reintroduces Iconic TAURUS and HIPPO Heavy-Duty Trucks

TAURUS represents the high-horsepower tipper range, while HIPPO anchors the tractor portfolio

Shriram Automall Opens Dhanbad Facility in Jharkhand

Shriram Automall Dhanbad commenced operations on 12th January 2026

JK Tyre inaugurates Phase III Expansion of Banmore Plant for Passenger Car Radial Tyre

Boosts JK Tyre’s passenger car radial tyre capacity to 16 million tyres per year in India

CASE Construction Equipment introduces CEV Stage V Machines in Gurgaon

Introduced 450NX Mini Tandem Vibratory Compactor, 952NX Tandem Vibratory Compactor, 1107NX Soil Compactor, 770NX Backhoe Loader, and the CX220C LC Hydraulic Excavator.

Schaeffler appoints Maximilian Fiedler as Regional Chief Executive Officer Asia/Pacific

In this role, he will also be part of the Executive Board of Schaeffler Group, representing the region.

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.

Rs.75,000 cr Push

How policy, private capital and heavy equipment are redefining India’s port equipment industry.

Caterpillar to Unveil New Machines and Technologies at ConExpo 2026

Caterpillar is set to expand its presence at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026 with three dedicated booths highlighting new equipment, technologies, services and rental solutions.

Doosan Bobcat to Debut AI-Driven Technologies at CES 2026

Doosan Bobcat is preparing to unveil a range of new technologies at CES 2026 aimed at bringing artificial intelligence and advanced intelligence directly onto the job site.

Sustainability is integral to our global and India roadmap: V Balakrishnan, Trelleborg

Vinay Balakrishnan, General Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions India, speaks on the key trends shaping product development and market strategy in the Indian market.

MAJOR Showcases Screen Media Technology at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2026

MAJOR, a global manufacturer of high-performance wire screen media, will exhibit at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2026, where it will showcase its screen media solutions, advanced polyurethane strips and the MAJOR App, along with a new product addition to its portfolio.

India has a cost advantage compared to many other regions

Hermann Maier, Director, Industrial Technology, ZF Group • Kishore Vishwanath Pissey, Head of R&D and Engineering Services, IA - Region India, ZF Group

Excon marks a milestone year—100+ years of Galaxy Tyres

Dyutiman Chattopadhyay, Chief Technology Officer, Yokohama-ATG

Customers today look beyond equipment alone

Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo CE India

Electrification will be a key area of focus

Siddharth Chaturvedi, Head Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company

Precast is clearly the future for India

VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India

Electrification is a major focus for us globally

Alexander Susanek, COO, Palfinger AG • Santhosh Rao, VP Regional Sales & Service, APAC, Palfinger Asia Pacific PTE

Local manufacturing is central to our positioning

Arun Manikkath, Chief Technology Officer, Mineralx Flowtech

We position ourselves as a technology leader in filtration

• Harald Spaeth, President – Heavy Duty & Industrial, Mann+Hummel • Sudeesh Karimbingal, Managing Director India & Vice President – OE RoA, Mann+Hummel

Our equipment addresses roughly 30 to 32% of the market

Moses Eddy, Director, KOBELCO Construction Equipment India

We have introduced SMART cylinder

• Marco Pinotti, Managing Director, Giuliani Group • Abanikant Sahu, Vice President, Giuliani Steering Cylinders India

We have introduced SMART cylinder

• Marco Pinotti, Managing Director, Giuliani Group • Abanikant Sahu, Vice President, Giuliani Steering Cylinders India

We’re evolving from a supplier to a solution partner

Chandrashekar V, MD and CEO, Gmmco

Rental is a fast-growing opportunity

Sunil Chaturvedi, Group Chairman, Gainwell Group

Integration with OEMs is fundamental to our success

Shveta Arya, Managing Director, Cummins India

PALFINGER’s Strong Showing at EXCON 2025

The company showcased its largest-ever EXCON presence, highlighting India as a key growth market.

India is still catching up on radial tyre adoption

Rishi Raj Singh, Head - OEM, Asia Pacific, BKT Tires

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.

CII EXCON 2025 Concludes with Record Participation

Showcasing Next-Gen Sustainable Construction Technologies

MYCRANE Named Digital Innovation Partner

MYCRANE, the first global platform for crane rental and purchase, has been appointed Digital Innovation Partner for Heavy Equipment Connect Forum & Expo 2026 (HEC), a new government-backed event designed to reflect Saudi Arabia’s $1 trillion industrial transformation.

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.

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 are introducing future-ready fuelling infra

Chetan Walunj, Founder, Repos Energy

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

We will have over 20 products on display

Shubhabrata Saha, MD & CEO of AJAX Engineering

Localisation is central to our product strategy

Manish Mathur, CEO – Cranes, Action Construction Equipment

Awarding Excellence in Cement

The 9th Indian Cement Review Awards 2025 and the Multilogistix Awards 2025, held concurrently with the 15th Edition of Cement Expo and Conference, celebrated the excellence across the cement and logistics sectors.

We are introducing new-gen concrete solutions

Parminder Gabri, Director Commercial, Putzmeister

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.

Steel at a Crossroads

Rising construction demand meets missing steel grades, pushing India’s builders and OEMs to a defining crossroads.

We have e-ready tyres designed to support electric equipment

Rishi Raj Singh, Head OE sales, APAC, Balkrishna Industries

The rental ecosystem is increasingly shaping demand

Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India

We’re pursuing indigenisation efforts across our product lines

Alok Tripathi, President, TIL Limited

Localisation remains central to our product development for India

Dr Venkat Srinivas, ED & CEO – SML Isuzu, Business Head – Mahindra Trucks, Buses & Construction Equipment

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

BKT Tyres to Spotlight Future-Ready Tyre Solutions at EXCON 2025

BKT will use this platform to demonstrate how its pioneering products are shaping the future of mobility and construction.

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.

We expect India’s CE market to see strong, sustained growth

Kapil Sehgal, Managing Director BHDL, Bucher Hydraulics

Pioneering Sustainable Innovation in CE

Infra Engineers India (IEPL), headquartered in Chennai, has emerged as a trusted name in the used construction equipment business for nearly a decade. What sets IEPL apart is its commitment to research and development, consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation to deliver cutting-edge solutions to the industry.

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