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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.
Second TBM Starts Work on India’s First Undersea Rail Tunnel
Machine begins excavation beneath Thane Creek for bullet train project
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
Volvo Trucks Launches FMX Edge for Mining
New off-road dump truck targets safer and efficient mining operations
Wirtgen Group Powers Mumbai–Pune Connectivity Project
Advanced pavers cut travel time and boost infrastructure efficiency
Schaeffler Boosts Research at IISc
New HPC facility to support advanced research at FSID
Doosan Bobcat Drives Skills with Loader Training Push
New programme targets operator shortage and equipment adoption
CE Sales Fall 12.6% in Jan; OEMs Feel the Heat
Retail volumes slide as project activity slows
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.
Construction Equipment Sales Fall 12.6% in Jan; OEMs Feel the Heat
Retail volumes slide as project activity slows
Disrupt. Digitise. Drive.
Construction equipment enters a transformative era—driven by innovation, disruption, and digitisation shaping smarter, sustainable and competitive future.
Gainwell Trucking Clocks 300+ Units In 6 Months
Plans to Add 100 Employees Across 10 Locations to Drive Triple-Digit Growth in 2026
Gulf Oil Lubricants Expands Infrastructure Portfolio with Key OEM Alliances
Key partnerships with ACE, Ammann India and XCMG
EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes
EU anti-dumping action signals turning point for global lifting equipment markets.
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.
Steel at a Crossroads
Rising construction demand meets missing steel grades, pushing India’s builders and OEMs to a defining crossroads.
Crushing Need!
How cutting-edge technology is transforming crushing and screening for faster, smarter, and greener operations.
Powerful Attachments, Smarter Work
In today’s fast-paced construction world, powerful equipment attachments are transforming job sites, enabling contractors to work smarter, increase productivity, reduce costs, and maximise existing machine potential.
Protect and Monitor
Discover simple, effective steps to ensure long-term corrosion control and asset protection using VpCI® preservation methods.
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.
DICV Demonstrates Resilience in Challenging 2024
Embraced cultural transformation through the “BharatBenz Wayâ€
Atlas Copco Launches Reman Equipment Programme in India
The main objective of the programme is to ?extend the operational life of the equipment
Electrification Sparks Growth
With a 6.7 per cent growth rate, the market for wheel loaders is expanding rapidly, driven by the demand for sustainable, energy-efficient solutions.
India’s Trucking Transformation
India’s trucking industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by advancements in technology, larger vehicles, sustainability efforts, and a booming mining and infrastructure sector, shaping the future of dump trucks in the country
Lifting the Industry
By 2033, the market for crawler cranes in India is projected to reach a significant $805.95 million.
Jaideep Shekhar is Equipment India Person of the Year 2024
He was selected during the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre
RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI
RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI for improving highways.
India’s Logistics Sector Grows 5% in H1 2024
India’s logistics and industrial sector saw strong growth in H1 2024, with significant rent increases in major cities due to high demand for warehousing and light manufacturing.
Transforming Logistics
The India material handling equipment market is poised for significant growth, with expectations to reach substantial market size by 2027.
Fighting Fire with Innovation
As the coal mining industry continues its quest for enhanced safety measures and environmental consciousness, integrating fire resistant hydraulic fluids emerges as a pioneering solution with the potential to mitigate fire hazards and elevate operational security to unprecedented heights. The author explains the need for fire resistant hydraulic fluids and their importance within the coal mining industry.
Eicher Trucks and Buses' My Eicher App reaches significant milestone
MyEicher now connects over 2,75,000 trucks and buses to Eicher’s Uptime Center.
Cummins India launches global competency centre in Pune
The center will enable the company to scale operational efficiencies
India’s CE market is growing rapidly due to urbanisation
KYB Conmat, one of the leading global concrete equipment manufacturers, produces concrete batching plants, paving machines, pumps, transit mixers, and self-loading mixers. Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Marketing, KYB Conmat, speaks on the recent innovations and advancements in their product line.
The mini excavator market is expected to grow significantly
Case Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of high-performance construction equipment. The company’s Managing Director Shalabh Chaturvedi speaks on the factors that drive the demand for mini equipment in the Indian construction industry.
Caterpillar unveils largest track loader - The powerful Cat 973
A track loader is the one machine that can do it all – clear, load, dig, carry, fill, and more – even in tough or slick ground conditions. The new Cat® 973 track loader combines unmatched versatility with up to 10 per cent better fuel efficiency, more productivity, cab improvements, and optional Payload technology. The 275 hp (205 kW) crawler loader has an operating weight of 65,901 lb (29,892 kg) and replaces the 973K worldwide. It joins the 953 (160 hp/119 kW) and 963 (202 hp/151 kW) in the Cat track loader line.
Caterpillar unveils largest track loader - The powerful Cat 973
New 973 rounds out updated CAT® track loader lineup
Sany introduces India’s first locally manufactured, fully electric open cast mining truck
SKT105E Electric Dump Truck represents a new era in mining technology
A Leap Towards Cleaner Future
Hengst Filtration has unveiled cutting-edge filtration plant in Bengaluru, pioneering sustainable development in India.
Hengst Filtration Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility in Bengaluru
Hengst Filtration Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility in Bengaluru
Vision 2030 Drives Growth
The compaction equipment industry in India has witnessed significant technological advancements in recent years. Manufacturers are integrating advanced features, such as GPS technology and telematics, into their machines to enhance precision and efficiency.
Saving from untimely engine troubles
A decent periodic inspection with an in-depth analysis will allow you to locate the potential problem with the engine before it heads for a major failure.
Guarding by Location: Danger and Compliance
Despite its nearly global acceptance as a concept in industrial safety, the practice of guarding by location remains a particular problem for overhead conveyor applications.
Grading the Future
As the demand for advanced road networks and improved connectivity continues to surge, the clamor for motor graders in the construction industry is reaching unprecedented heights.
Guarding by Location: Danger and Compliance
Despite its nearly global acceptance as a concept in industrial safety, the practice of guarding by location remains a particular problem for overhead conveyor applications.
Breathing Life into Projects
Air compressors are essential in the construction, maintenance, and repair work at infrastructure project sites.
Vinita Singhania receives Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th Indian Cement Review Awards
Vinita Singhania receives Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th Indian Cement Review Awards
Guarding by Location: Danger and Compliance
Despite its nearly global acceptance as a concept in industrial safety, the practice of guarding by location remains a particular problem for overhead conveyor applications.
Schwing Stetter, Caterpillar, Tata Hitachi, ACE & SANY bag multiple awards at 11th Equipment India Awards
The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 celebrated and rewarded excellence in eleven Bestseller product categories.
Revolutionising construction
The booming construction sector is fueling a growing demand for air compressors.
CRUSH, SCREEN, EXCEL
The crushing and screening equipment market  which is driven by aggregate and construction industries, road projects, and railway lines  is believed to grow at a faster pace.
The Rise of Smart Warehousing in India
The next decade of warehousing and the supply chain is set to witness the best in emerging technology. Aditya Vazirani shares more on the trend.
Embracing the Rental Revolution
Rental penetration is a bit low in the mining equipment industry, but it is increasing on YOY basis due to awareness and availability of latest mining equipment.
Mini excavators are in high demand due to rapid urbanisation
E. Moses, Executive Vice President, Division Head, Kobelco Construction Equipment India, speaks on different models and specifications of mini equipment offered by the company.
Improving Performance of Crane Manufacturers
Bonfiglioli’s HF series gear motors for hoisting application offers several features that help hoist designers to make optimised selection.
Eicher drives modernisation in CV industry with future-ready Uptime Services
The company is expanding dealership network and scripting a customer centred experience
Going forward, digital technology will play a key role
Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India, speaks on the key demand drivers for backhoe loaders in India, and its dealership and product service
Going forward, digital technology will play a key role
Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India, speaks on the key demand drivers for backhoe loaders in India, and its dealership and product service.
Caterpillar displays latest range of hydraulic excavators at its customer meeting
Cat® dealer, Gmmco, organised a one-day customer meeting at GMR Arena in Hyderabad, on 8 May 2023, to showcase the latest range of next-gen cat large hydraulic excavators.
CASE demonstrates ‘Made in India’ products
A visit to the CASE Construction Equipment factory in Pithampur provided an opportunity to witness the company's manufacturing process and its impact on the local community. Karthik Muthuveeran reports…
Navigating the Depths
How IIoT is enhancing safety and efficiency in underground mining.
Powering up the Earth
The need for earthmoving equipment is expected to increase due to the nation's fast urbanisation and infrastructure development requirements
BICES 2023 conference held during CONEXPO
BICES is an industrial exhibition in China with the longest history and high-quality performance.
Need for Sustainable Solutions
The mobile concept of Terex’s crushing and screening products has always contributed towards decreasing the carbon footprint per tonne of material produced.
Technology and Social impact drives John Deere’s 25-year success in India
John Deere continues to innovate, invest, and leverage manufacturing, talent, and India’s supply chain to serve farmers in India and around the world
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!
In addition to reducing waste in construction, the Ministry is also working to decrease emissions from road transport and reduce the country’s dependence on oil imports through the use of alternative fuels.
Sany Bharat forays into asphalt business
The brand enters the asphalt business with the launch of a wide range of road construction equipment
Mobil launches 50% post-consumer recycled plastic pails in India
Mobil is taking steps to incorporate recycled plastics in finished lubricant product packaging
Schwing Stetter unveils silver jubilee logo and tagline
They will create sustained growth and profitability for stakeholders
Bringing the CE industry together
As one of the largest trade shows for the construction machinery sector, bauma CONEXPO INDIA enjoys support from important policy influencers in the Central and State governments.
L&T delivers 3000th indigenous compactor
The roller was handed over to Neelesh Kumar Singh of Anmol Associates
Building a strong foundation
As India’s infrastructure modernisation drive gathers steam, there is a concomitant rise in demand for foundation equipment across the spectrum.
Smooth road ahead!
Roads and highways sector is considered to be the most vibrant infrastructure segment where a lot of activities ongoing consistently for a long time.
What’s driving the demand?
Increasing demand for novel construction equipment is expected to drive the global undercarriage components market in the upcoming years.
CE industry stalwarts honoured at Equipment India Awards 2022
Besides, the 10th Equipment India Awards 2022 presented 18 awards to construction equipment companies
Franna hosts a successful first-ever Open Day in India
The participants got a closer look at the newly-launched Franna FR-17 Crane
Schwing Stetter launches XCMG hydraulic excavator and wheel loader range
Aims to reach the biggest market for quarry machines in Tamil Nadu
Komatsu India launches new water sprinkler WT 80KL
Komatsu India (KIPL) has introduced the super-giant water sprinkler model WT 80KL in India. This has been introduced as a retro fitment on 100 t (tonne) Komatsu dump truck model HD785-7 manufactured in Komatsu India’s manufacturing facility in Chennai.
CEMCO celebrates its 60th anniversary
Jennifer Hise-Trujillo is named company's new president
Automation: Need of the Hour
The world is entering an age of robotics, and the construction industry could be the next.
Volvo CE’s New Electric Compact Excavators and Wheel Loader
Contractors can now pre-order any of Volvo Construction Equipment’s newest electric machines: the L20 Electric compact wheel loader and the EC18 and ECR18 Electric compact excavators.
Succeeding With Standardisation
Troy Geisler of Talbert Manufacturing gives key considerations to optimise trailer fleets.
Paving the way
The Indian market has a presence of technologically-advanced pavers with the presence of many national and international manufacturers.
3i Expo gets an arousing response from manufacturing industry
3i EXPO & Conference— hosted by Industrial Products Finder (IPF) from May 20-21, 2022 in Mumbai—received an arousing response from the Indian manufacturing sectors with senior representatives from some of the leading companies like Emerson, Godrej & Boyce, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Industries, Mitsubishi Electric, etc visiting the event.
Improving machine productivity
The demand for the hydraulic hose is estimated to grow at a substantial rate from the construction industry owing to the requirement of high operating pressure and maximum abrasion resistance to the equipment.
3i EXPO & Conference gets a rousing response from the manufacturing industry; IPF presents awards to 19 SMEs from across India
3i EXPO & Conference gets an arousing response from manufacturing industry; IPF presents awards to 19 SMEs from across India
Towering Ahead!
The rapid expansion of the real-estate sector and the emergence of high-end infrastructure projects are driving the demand for tower cranes.
Leveraging Technology
Through Technovation 2022, Schwing Stetter exhibited the concept of innovation through technology in the concrete and construction industries across the country.
Budget 2022 and a big infra push
The union budget can be termed as a growth-oriented one, with the government focusing strongly on world-class infrastructure development.
Why CE industry needs automation
The world is entering an age of robotics. Industrial robots have worked in the manufacturing sector for decades, and now they appear in most industries. Construction could be the next industry.
Paving the way ahead
While recent times may have been tough on construction equipment manufacturers, the compactor market is still brimming with optimism.
What new construction equipment will 2022 bring?
The outlook on India’s construction equipment sector is optimistic since the country’s needs for infrastructure will continue to grow massively.
Counting on diggers
Increasing demand for construction and infrastructure activities is anticipated to augment earthmoving equipment market growth in India over the next few years.
Wirtgen SP 1600 slipform paver sets world records during concrete paving
The SP 1600 slipform paver cost-effectively paves concrete surfaces for traffic areas, roadways, industrial areas or surfaces at airports, such as runways or taxiways, with a working width of up to 16 m and with unparalleled precision.
7th India Construction Festival
Organised by the FIRST Construction Council in Mumbai on October 22, the event successfully brought together the who’s who of the infrastructure and construction industry.
An evening to cherish
The 9th Equipment India Awards 2021 recognised the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry. In a colourful ceremony held at Four Seasons in Mumbai, the winners received the awards for their achievements in the respective segments.
Growing at a steady pace
The Indian filtration equipment market is expected to grow at a steady pace despite tough market conditions
Success Story: Smart solutions to augment steel production
The Mobilgrease XHP 461 is a part of the Mobilgrease XHP™ 460 Series that has been designed to outperform conventional products by applying high performance proprietary lithium complex manufacturing technology.
Liebherr 34 K crane at work in Benelux region
The unique architectural landscape of the Dutch port city of Rotterdam laid at its feet: The 34 K, one of Liebherr’s fast-erecting cranes, was in operation at one of the tallest residential towers in Europe this summer, the Zalmhaven I. The De Zalmhaven development project along the Maas in Rotterdam’s Scheepvaartkwartier district is taking shape.
Underground mining readies for IIoT revolution
With new innovative technology, companies are taking take digitalisation of mining operations to the next level.
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