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Zoomlion Advances Smart Farm Machinery

Hybrid tractors and intelligent harvesters target global markets

Escorts Kubota Launches NeoStar Compact Tractors

New range targets horticulture, sugarcane and vineyard farmers

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.

Epiroc, SANY Partner for Mining Solutions

Partnership to combine equipment, tools and electrification solutions

Ashok Leyland Launches New 2S Service Centre at Khavda

The 4-bay facility enhances commercial vehicle support in the region

Hengst Opens Fuel Filter Line in Bengaluru

India team builds new cleanroom assembly line for global supply

ICEMA Reports Resilient CE Industry Amid Export Surge

Exports rise 31.5% despite slowdown in domestic equipment demand

Gainwell Group Launches InfraServe Global

The company manufactures, services and distributes products like asphalt and concrete batching plants, road maintenance equipment

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

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.

MYCRANE Crosses 1,000 India Customers

Digital crane procurement gains strong momentum in India.

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.

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.

A New Era of Cabin Safety in Indian Trucking

As Indian highways evolve, safety is taking centre stage. Global cabin safety standards like ECE R29.03 are redefining how trucks protect drivers while ensuring operational reliability.

ACE and Kato Collaborate for High-End Crane Manufacturing in India

ACE and Kato Works form a joint venture to manufacture advanced cranes.

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.

Disrupt. Digitise. Drive.

Construction equipment enters a transformative era—driven by innovation, disruption, and digitisation shaping smarter, sustainable and competitive future.

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.

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

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

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.

India to Spend Rs 12.2 Trillion on Infrastructure in FY27: Budget 2026

Record capital outlay signals renewed push on manufacturing and infrastructure growth

EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes

EU anti-dumping action signals turning point for global lifting equipment markets.

Demand for skids is extremely low in India: Sunil Newatia, Suretech

Sunil Newatia, Chairman and MD, Suretech Infrastructure, speaks on the factors that are driving the growth of the skid-steer loaders market in India.

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

German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz visits Bosch India

Strengthening the long-standing partnership between India and Germany

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.

Rental is a fast-growing opportunity

Sunil Chaturvedi, Group Chairman, Gainwell Group

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.

EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes

EU anti-dumping action signals turning point for global lifting equipment markets.

CII EXCON 2025 Concludes with Record Participation

Showcasing Next-Gen Sustainable Construction Technologies

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.

CASE Ka Bharosa Wins Best Integrated Campaign at WMC 2025

CASE Construction honoured for trust-led marketing strategy.

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 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

We are introducing new-gen concrete solutions

Parminder Gabri, Director Commercial, Putzmeister

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

We have introduced TipMatix in our truck hydraulics segment.

Sitaram Ganeshan, President, Wipro Hydraulics

We have introduced TipMatix in our truck hydraulics segment

Sitaram Ganeshan, President, Wipro Hydraulics

Franna’s Dubai Global Conference Highlights Versatility and Expansion Plans

Brand demonstrates pick-and-carry crane advantages as part of global growth strategy.

We are at the forefront of digital transformation

Abhijit Som, Managing Director, Fayat Road Equipment Division

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

Automation to Acceleration

India’s manufacturing sector is shifting from automation to acceleration, embracing smart factories powered by AI, IoT, and real-time analytics.

Engineering the Shift

From mechanical to intelligent systems, transmission technology is evolving to deliver greater power, precision, and efficiency in modern construction equipment.

Linglong begins 63” OTR tyre production

Linglong Tire’s Changchun plant in China has commenced production of its first Linglong-branded 59/80R63 tyre.

Gemini Power Hydraulics to debut LEVO 14 at GIS Expo 2025

Gemini Power Hydraulics is set to become the first 100 per cent indigenous Indian manufacturer to exhibit at GIS Expo 2025—Europe’s flagship show for lifting, industrial handling and heavy transport—being held in Piacenza, Italy, from 25–27 September 2025.

ZOOMLION’s most powerful hybrid wheeled tractor

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co (1157.HK) has unveiled the DX7004, the world’s most powerful hybrid wheeled tractor, at its Smart Industry City in Changsha.

ZOOMLION Launches World’s Most Powerful Hybrid Wheeled Tractor DX7004

The tractor features a dual-motor hybrid powertrain with a rated output of 700 horsepower and peak torque of 4,500 Nm.

Building Inclusive Connectivity

India’s road mission goes beyond highways—linking villages, markets, and people to opportunities, ensuring growth reaches every corner by 2047

And the Winner is…

The 23rd CONSTRUCTION WORLD Global Awards honoured trailblazers redefining India’s infrastructure growth.

Silent Muscle

Steel, the unseen force inside every machine, powers construction equipment with unmatched strength, resilience, and endurance—quietly shaping the world we build.

Building Inclusive Connectivity

India’s road mission goes beyond highways—linking villages, markets, and people to opportunities, ensuring growth reaches every corner by 2047.

Building Roads That Last

India’s road future depends on durability, circular materials, and EV-ready designs—not just speed or kilometres.

Financing India’s Highways

Sustainable financing and strong governance are vital to keep India’s road expansion on track.

Powering India’s $30-Trillion Leap

India’s $30-trillion dream hinges on infrastructure, where construction equipment transforms from heavy machines into smart, sustainable, nation-building enablers.

India’s Construction Equipment Bestsellers

Anand Sundaresan received the Lifetime Honour and Vivekanand Vanmeeganathan was named Person of the Year at the Equipment India Awards, held on September 4, 2025, at the Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai

Gemini Power Hydraulics to debut LEVO 14 at GIS Expo 2025

First Indian OEM at Europe’s GIS to unveil CE-certified aerial platform.

Ammann India Honoured for ‘Best Sustainable Strategies’ at Gujarat State Leadership Awards 2025

The recognition underscores the company’s commitment to advancing nation-building through sustainable infrastructure development, in line with its theme for the year

Engineering at Scale

From mega cranes and piling rigs to drones and digital twins, next-gen machinery is redefining how India builds bridges—faster, safer, and smarter.

From Local Player to Global Force

India’s construction equipment industry is shifting from domestic focus to becoming a global manufacturing and export powerhouse.

Fuelling India’s Future

India’s construction sectors face high costs and fuel dependence. Nitin Gadkari urged a shift to hydrogen, ethanol, biofuels, and electrification for green, competitive growth.

Godrej Secures Largest Carbon Capture Equipment Export to Europe

Godrej Enterprises Group’s Process Equipment business has secured an international order to supply its largest-ever equipment for a carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) facility in Europe.

Gmmco and Caterpillar Host Global Operator Challenge

Gmmco, a leading Cat® dealer in India and part of the CKA Birla Group, in collaboration with Caterpillar, has successfully hosted the India leg of the 2025 - 2026 Global Operator Challenge (GOC) - the premier construction equipment competition that celebrates operator mastery, precision, and technological excellence.

Cummins Unveils B7.2 Diesel Engine for Medium-duty Applications

Today global power and technology leader Cummins Inc announced an update to the legendary B-Series engine platform, unveiling the new Cummins B7.2 diesel engine at NTEA Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, IN.

New Holland T6.180 Launches as First Methane Tractor

New Holland’s T6.180 Methane Power tractor, the first fully methane-powered production tractor in the world, has now entered the US market following its debut in Europe.

Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader Enhances Efficiency at Smelters

During the demonstration, the Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader proved to be a game-changer.

Propel is at the forefront of digital transformation.”

V Senthil Kumar, Managing Director of Propel Industries, discusses key technological advancements in crushing and screening equipment and the future of the market in India.

Tunnelling Against Odds

India’s tunnelling industry overcomes daunting geological and logistical challenges, paving the way for groundbreaking infrastructure achievements.

Gmmco and Caterpillar Host Global Operator Challenge 2025–2026 – India Edition

Over 2,500 Operators Compete to Forge Their Legacy

Cummins India Launches Battery Energy Storage Systems

India's renewable energy targets and bolsters grid stability initiatives

Backhoe Boom

India’s backhoe loader market is booming, with sales crossing 53,000 units in FY25.

From Ground Effect to Active Aero

The Evolution of Aerodynamic Innovation in Formula 1 Engineering

Protect and Monitor

Discover simple, effective steps to ensure long-term corrosion control and asset protection using VpCI® preservation methods.

Allison to Acquire Dana Inc.'s Off-Highway Business in New Agreement

Allison will be able to offer a wider range of commercial-duty powertrain and industrial solutions

Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader in Steel Plant Applications

S70 delivers strong productivity, handling various tasks such as material handling

Lifting India’s Future

As India builds faster and taller, industrial cranes are emerging as essential, intelligent machines powering the nation’s infrastructure, logistics, and industrial growth.

The outlook for hydraulic excavators is promising

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India is one of the leading manufacturers of construction and earthmoving equipment. Sharwan Agnihotri, Head – Mining & Export Business, discusses the specific features and benefits that make hydraulic excavators well-suited for the Indian market.

Lifting India’s Future

As India builds faster and taller, industrial cranes are emerging as essential, intelligent machines powering the nation’s infrastructure, logistics, and industrial growth.

Why Renting Beats Buying

Once a symbol of capability, owning heavy equipment is losing its appeal. With rising costs and complex compliance, contractors are increasingly turning to rentals for flexibility, savings, and simplicity.

Mega Machines!

From metro tunnellers to 3D-printed bridges, the future of Indian infrastructure may depend on super-sized mega machines — but will terrain, cost, and scale cooperate?

XCMG to Host 7th International Customer Festival in 2025

A Grand Celebration of Innovation, Sustainability, and Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Big Apple Boosts India’s Manufacturing Optics

Volvo Unveils First-Ever Electric Articulated Dump Trucks

Volvo Construction Equipment has revealed the world’s first battery-powered articulated dump trucks entering serial production — the A30 Electric and A40 Electric, with payload capacities of 29 and 39 metric tonnes, respectively.

Liebherr Dozer Gets Trimble Earthworks Option

Liebherr has announced a factory-installed Trimble Ready kit for its largest dozer, the PR 776, making it easier for customers to integrate the Trimble Earthworks grade control platform directly into the machine.

Liebherr Dozer Gets Trimble Earthworks Option

LiuGong Showcases 13 New Machines

LiuGong unveiled new advancements in battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), next-generation T-Series wheel loaders, and intelligent total solutions

Scania’s New Electric Power Systems

cania, a provider of transport solutions, handed over its stage at the 34th bauma trade fair in Munich to its new all-electric and hybrid power systems for the construction and mining sectors.

ACE Showcases India’s Engineering Excellence

Action Construction Equipment (ACE), India’s leading material handling and construction equipment manufacturer and market leader in the mobile cranes and tower cranes segment, holds a 63 per cent share in mobile cranes and 60 per cent in tower cranes, driving growth across infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, logistics, defense, and agriculture

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