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MANN+HUMMEL Opens Tumkur Innovation Centre

New Karnataka centre strengthens India’s filtration R&D role

Wirtgen Group Powers Mumbai–Pune Connectivity Project

Advanced pavers cut travel time and boost infrastructure efficiency

Ammann India Launches CPB36 Concrete Boom Pump

CPB36 Truck Mounted Concrete Boom Pump strengthens Ammann Elba portfolio

RAHSTA Awards 2026 Opens for India’s Leading Road Developers

Nominations now open to honour excellence in highway and toll projects

Ashok Leyland Launches New 2S Service Centre at Khavda

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

Tata Hitachi Dharwad Plant Wins CII EHS Excellence Award

The facility receives Silver recognition for outstanding Environment, Health & Safety practices

L&T Dispatches 300 MT Vessel From Jubail Facility

The vessel is among the largest dispatched by the HWPV facility

Epiroc Supports Shimla Bypass Tunnel Work

Hydraulic breaker enables safe excavation in sensitive Himalayan terrain

Schaeffler Boosts Research at IISc

New HPC facility to support advanced research at FSID

Hengst Opens Fuel Filter Line in Bengaluru

India team builds new cleanroom assembly line for global supply

CNH India Rolls Out 800,000th Tractor from Greater Noida Facility

Greater Noida facility achieves major tractor production milestone

Hyundai CE Opens New Andaman Dealership

New facility to strengthen customer support in the islands

HD Hyundai Expands Dealer Presence in Gujarat

New facility to improve parts, service and customer support

ICEMA Reports Resilient CE Industry Amid Export Surge

Exports rise 31.5% despite slowdown in domestic equipment demand

Terex Launches TRAC Vibration Analysis System for Screening Equipment

TRAC is a vibration analysis system that provides insight into the performance, condition and long?term integrity of screening equipment.

RAHSTA 2026 to Host Certified Highway Construction Masterclass

The masterclass brings together industry experts, engineers and infrastructure professionals for an intensive two-day programme.

Ammann India Hosts Gujarat Engineers at Mehsana Facility

Gujarat engineers visit Ammann India for road technology training

BITS Pilani opens smart manufacturing centre

New Bengaluru facility focuses on Industry 4.0 technologies

SANY India hosts YBLF and ACMA delegation

Visit highlights manufacturing excellence and industry collaboration

Gainwell Group Launches InfraServe Global

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

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.

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.

Ion Exchange Partners MANN+HUMMEL for Membranes

Collaboration to localise advanced membrane technologies in India

PMGSY-III Extension Strengthens Rural Growth

ICEMA backs PMGSY-III extension till March 2028

Doosan Bobcat Drives Skills with Loader Training Push

New programme targets operator shortage and equipment adoption

BEML Wins Rs 590 Crore Defence Order for Mine Trawls

Defence Ministry awards BEML contract for T-72 and T-90 tank systems

Hengst Opens Fuel Filter Line in Bengaluru

New India-made line to supply domestic and export markets

Conmat Announces Assam Manufacturing Facility

New plant unveiled in presence of Assam Chief Minister

Caculo JCB Opens New 3S Facility in North Goa

New Karaswada facility strengthens sales, service and support in Goa

Trident JCB Opens New 3S Facility in Kolar

New Narasapura facility boosts service and support

Komaki Opens New EV Battery Plant in Gurugram

New facility will produce 1.2 lakh LiFePO4 batteries annually

Liebherr Reports Stable Growth in 2025

Group posts €14.77 bn revenue as autonomy and electrification gain pace

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 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.

Heavy Lifts, Higher Ambitions

India’s infrastructure boom is driving demand for smarter, stronger lifting solutions. As projects grow in scale and complexity, cranes are evolving into critical enablers of speed, safety and precision.

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.

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

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

RELIEF at Sea!

RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) is a scheme by the government under EPM that addresses rising logistics and export risks in West Asia.

Scaling Up Safety and Productivity

How demolition technology reduces danger and increases speed of descaling, writes JEFF KEELING.

Reaching New Heights in Concreting

From advanced pumps to precise mix design, high-rise construction relies on technology, coordination and expertise to deliver concrete efficiently at ever-greater heights.

Engineering the Energy Balance

As India pushes towards net zero while sustaining rapid industrial growth, engineering innovations—from carbon capture to smart grids—are emerging as the key to balancing energy security with decarbonisation, writes SATISH INGAVALE.

Govt Launches RELIEF for West Asia Export Disruptions

EPM-backed scheme supports exporters hit by freight and insurance shocks

SANY India Trains First All-Women Excavator Operator Batch

22 women certified at NAC Andhra Pradesh under IESC skill framework

Sinoboom Showcases Smart Access Tech at CONEXPO 2026

Company unveils energy-efficient technologies and new access equipment range

Lingong Group Makes Global Brand Debut at CONEXPO

Unified brand strategy and new equipment unveiled at expo.

Rolling the Future of Infrastructure

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

Smarter Sites, Safer Builds

Artificial intelligence is transforming construction equipment—boosting productivity, enabling predictive maintenance, enhancing safety, and paving the way for autonomous, data-driven jobsites.

Drive Under Pressure

Global tariff realignments are pushing equipment manufacturers and component suppliers to rethink sourcing, writes PIERO GUIZZETTI.

Disrupt. Digitise. Drive.

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

Rewriting the DNA of Mobile Hydraulics

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

TVS Mobility, PALFINGER Seal Rs 350 Crore India Pact

MoU to strengthen supply chain, dealership and aftermarket ecosystem

TIL Approves 60% Stake Buy in Tulip Compression

Acquisition strengthens TIL’s clean energy and LNG portfolio

TIL Acquires 60% Stake in Tulip Compression

Move strengthens TIL’s push into LNG and hydrogen solutions

Ingersoll Rand India Posts 19% Q3 Revenue Growth

Strong industrial demand lifts revenue to Rs 455 crore

189 Tonne Semiconductor Equipment Shipped To Tata Plant In Assam

Over dimensional cargo moved to Morigaon via Brahmaputra

MYCRANE Appoints Aziz Amri to Lead KSA Sales

Appointment strengthens Gulf expansion strategy under Vision 2030

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

SANY India Expands Footprint in Madhya Pradesh With Indore 3S Dealership

New 3S facility in Indore strengthens customer reach and after-sales support

SANY India Strengthens Southern Presence With New Thiruvarur 3S Dealership

New COCO-format 3S facility enhances sales, service and spares support in Tamil Nadu

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.

HD Hyundai Inaugurates New Dealership Facility in Dhanbad

New Nexgen Sales & Services facility strengthens dealer and service network

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.

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

India Builds, China Supplies?

As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing.

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 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

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.

Gulf Oil Lubricants Expands Infrastructure Portfolio with Key OEM Alliances

Key partnerships with ACE, Ammann India and XCMG

Doosan Bobcat India Showcases Innovative Product Lineup at Excon 2025

. Each product reflects Bobcat’s legacy of innovation, durability, and unmatched performance.

CASE India opens first company-owned store in South India

The facility serves as a strategic hub to deepen CASE’s presence across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring markets.

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

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 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.

We aim to deepen collaborations with OEMs: C Krishnamurthy, BorgWarner

Chandrasekar Krishnamurthy, Global Director of Product Management, BorgWarner, discusses the company’s expanding footprint in India and its pivotal role in the nation’s electric vehicle transformation.

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

Dyutiman Chattopadhyay, Chief Technology Officer, Yokohama-ATG

We are in the process of opening a new factory in Hosur

Ryan Wright, Sales Director, Smiley Monroe

Sinoboom exports to more than 80 countries

Sunil Jain, Senior Consultant (SAARC), Sinoboom Intelligent Equipment

Electrification is a major focus for us globally

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

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

India-engineered products are gaining traction in export markets

Dr Venkat Srinivas, Business Head – Mahindra Truck, Bus and Construction Equipment, and Executive Director & CEO – SML Mahindra, Mahindra Group

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

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.

We have increased our investment in R&D

Amit Tolani, Chief Executive, CEAT Specialty Tyres

Demand is shifting towards rural infra projects

Gurman Reen, Director - Sales, India, Customer Solutions Division, Caterpillar India

Electrification and smart hydraulics anchor our strategy

BV Ramesh, Managing Director, and Sheshadri Raman, Chief Business officer, Mobile Applications, Bosch Rexroth (India)

We see strong long-term potential in India

Franc Cui, Technical Center Director, Polygon (Xiamen) Composite Materials AVNISH KUMAR, Director, ATCORP

Make-in-India cranes are gaining momentum

• Sorab Agarwal, Executive Director, Action Construction Equipment • Rishi Sanghvi, Managing Director, Sanghvi Movers

EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes

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

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.