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Haver & Boecker Niagara Appoints Shane Monsour as Territory Manager
Monsour brings 25 years of experience to support mining and aggregates customers in Canada.
“Going underground is no longer the expensive option.”
Kanwar Abhay Singh, Director, Friends Equipment Heavy Machinery
The Titans of Equipment
Celebrating the leaders shaping India’s construction equipment industry and driving its next chapter of growth.
The New Machine Age
India’s construction equipment industry is entering a new machine age—smarter, cleaner, more connected and increasingly engineered around productivity. As technology, electrification and localisation accelerate, the machines building India are being fundamentally reimagined.
Building Roads for a Changing Climate
Building Roads for a India’s road infrastructure is facing a new test as extreme weather, resource constraints and sustainability demands reshape conventional design and construction practices.Climate
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.
ABB Extends Drive Lifespan at ACC’s Jamul Cement Plant
ABB reconditions 25 drives at ACC’s Jamul plant without disrupting production
Dharti Quarry Works Boosts Output with Propel Crushing Plants
Three Propel plants help Gujarat-based quarry achieve 8,000 tonnes of daily output.
For us, a filter is not a commodity; it’s a technology
- Amit Kini, DGM – Marketing and Product Manager, MANN+HUMMEL
MISSION 2030
Can India build the world’s next construction equipment powerhouse?
Improving Equipment Reliability
From excavators, wheel loaders and haul trucks to crushers, conveyors, bulk material handling systems and hydraulic equipment, lubrication plays a critical role in keeping equipment operating safely and efficiently, writes GREG SAVERNIK.
Technology Shift Reshaping the Aggregates Industry
India’s infrastructure push is changing what customers expect from construction and aggregates equipment. HARPREET SINGH examines how automation, connectivity, lifecycle services and electrification are driving the next phase of productivity
Engineering India’s Next Growth Leap
As India’s infrastructure ambitions accelerate, the construction equipment industry must move beyond mechanisation to embrace digitalisation, electrification and ecosystem development. MANISH KULKARNI outlines how technology, productivity, skilled talent and accessible financing can help position India as a globally competitive construction equipment hub by 2030.
The New Productivity Equation
India’s construction equipment industry has built scale; the next challenge is to build intelligence into that scale. SP RAJAN explores how digitalisation, data, AI, localisation and skills could reshape equipment productivity by 2030.
India’s Next Advantage: Trust
India has built the scale to become a major construction equipment manufacturing base. ATASI DAS argues that quality, localisation, exports, technology, skills and sustainability will determine whether that ambition translates into global trust.
Connecting Machines to Productivity
Construction equipment is becoming part of a wider digital construction ecosystem. RATAN LAL KASHYAP explores how connected equipment, BIM, IoT, AI and ERP integration can turn machine data into better productivity and project decisions
From Machines to Intelligence: Building India's 2030 Equipment Powerhouse
By: Gurman Reen, Sales Director, Customer Solutions Division, Caterpillar India
Women in leadership create ripples of empowerment far beyond the workplace
Meena Chaturvedi, Vice Chairman, Gainwell
If you don’t measure, there is no sustainability report
- Gopi Krishna More, Managing Director, TORSA Machines
It’s the fastest-growing segment among all excavators
- Siddharth Chaturvedi, GM – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery
We are addressing the trends that will shape the future of construction
- VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India
Productivity and sustainability must move forward together
- Deepak Garg, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, SANY India
For us, a filter is not a commodity; it’s a technology
- Amit Kini, DGM – Marketing and Product Manager, MANN+HUMMEL
India’s infra growth is creating a growing need for high-performance solutions
- Srinivasu Allaphan, Director – Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries
There will not be one solution; there will be multiple solutions
- Deepak Shetty, Managing Director and CEO, JCB India
We are continuously improving our localisation
- Seong Woo Shim, Managing Director, HD Construction Equipment India
We are investing in India to build solutions for the world
Amar S, Global Product Leader – Compressors & Vacuum, ELGi Equipments
We intend to go with the strategy of service as a product
Dheeraj Panda, Managing Director, Ammann India
The technology gap between Western and Indian equipment has narrowed
- Manish Mathur, CEO – Cranes, ACE
“If you don’t measure, there is no sustainability report.”
An Exclusive Interview with Gopi Krishna More, Managing Director, TORSA Machines
“It’s the fastest-growing segment among all excavators”
An Exclusive Interview with Siddharth Chaturvedi, GM – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery
“Productivity and sustainability must move forward together.”
An Exclusive Interview with Deepak Garg, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, SANY India
“For us, a filter is not a commodity; it’s a technology.”
An Exclusive Interview with Amit Kini, DGM – Marketing and Product Manager, MANN+HUMMEL
“India’s infra growth is creating a growing need for high-performance solutions.”
An Exclusive Interview with Srinivasu Allaphan, Director – Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries
Engineering the Hybrid Future
Hybrid technology drives Infra Engineers India Pvt. Ltd's (IEPL) next phase of growth.
Powering the Hybrid Transformation
EPL scales EV hybrid excavators with new orders and Southeast Asia expansion.
Five Raimondi tower cranes deployed at Dublin project
Irish Crane & Lifting supplied five cranes for Southwest Gate development
Liebherr LB 25 Powers Railway Foundation Work in Mexico
Viking-themed drilling rig tackles basalt layers for AIFA-Pachuca rail project
Gainwell CAT Launches CAT 355 Excavator at bauma CONEXPO India
New excavator targets severe-duty mining and quarry applications
SANY India Showcases 31 Machines, Launches 13 New Products
Electric equipment leads SANY’s multi-segment showcase at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026
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
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.
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
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.
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
Localisation will shape competitiveness
Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery
Localisation is an important strategic direction for us
Merwyn Rebeiro, General Manager – Sales, Palfinger
Market growth will be driven by productivity
Rohit Punjabi, Vice President, LiuGong India
Powering the Hybrid Transformation
IEPL delivers intelligent, sustainable, and high-performance equipment solutions that redefine industry standards.
Our focus will be on strengthening our presence in India
Joydeep Baksi, Associate Vice President, HD Construction Equipment India
Our priorities are to strengthen our CE portfolio
Sanjeev Bajaj, CO - Construction Equipment Business Division, Escorts Kubota
We are investing in expanding our drilling tools manufacturing capacity.
Rajendra Singh Rathore, GM –India, Bauer Equipment India
India is moving beyond a growth market
Bhupinder Singh, President – IMEA, Messe München and CEO, Messe Muenchen India
JCB Hydromax Sets Hydrogen Land Speed Record at 406.320 mph
Hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax reaches 406.320 mph at Bonneville Salt Flats
Built to Outlast: The Real Measure of Lubrication Performance
In heavy equipment, the true value of a lubricant is measured not by its price, but by how long it keeps machines running.
XCMG Starts Production at Indonesia New Energy Plant
XCMG launches its first overseas new energy factory to boost green equipment manufacturing
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
Mitigating M2M Collision Risks in Underground Mining
Machine-to-machine collisions in underground mines can have devastating consequences for worker safety, equipment availability and productivity. HARSHVARDHAN SINGH explores the factors contributing to these incidents and outlines practical strategies for preventing them.
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.
TrucksUp Celebrates Truck Drivers’ Role in India’s Growth
Initiative highlights driver welfare, digital support and logistics empowerment
GS Caltex India Refreshes Kixx Brand Identity in India
New identity highlights innovation and future-ready lubricant solutions
Zoomlion Expands European Service and Training Network
The network offers four-hour on-site support across over 20 European countries.
WOLFF Cranes Support New Hotel Project in Medina
Two tower cranes aid construction to expand accommodation for pilgrims
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
BLive PRIME to Deploy 1,000 EV Mini-Trucks
Rs 100 crore initiative to accelerate green logistics in India.
Terex Appoints Jaideep Shekhar as VP & MD for India
Industry veteran to lead Terex India operations and growth
JCB India Achieves 600,000-Machine Milestone
Landmark backhoe loader highlights decades of infrastructure support
Delhi-NCR to Replace Old Trucks and Buses Under Rs 9,585 Crore Scheme
Government launches initiative to curb vehicular pollution and promote cleaner mobility
Hanoi Metro Line 3 Completes TBM Breakthrough
Hanoi Metro Line 3 has achieved a major tunnelling milestone with the successful breakthrough of the second tunnel boring machine (TBM) at Hanoi Station in Vietnam.
Zoomlion Advances Smart Farm Machinery
Hybrid tractors and intelligent harvesters target global markets
Donaldson Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend
Company announces 32 cents per share dividend for shareholders
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.
Escorts Kubota Launches NeoStar Compact Tractors
New range targets horticulture, sugarcane and vineyard farmers
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.
Wirtgen Powers Mumbai-Pune Connectivity Project
Advanced pavers cut travel time and boost infrastructure efficiency.
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.
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.
How to Use EMI Calculator to Plan Your 2 Lakh Personal Loan
EMI tools help borrowers plan repayments and manage budgets wisely
Wirtgen Group Powers Mumbai–Pune Connectivity Project
Advanced pavers cut travel time and boost infrastructure efficiency
Zoomlion Expands African Operations to Boost Infrastructure
New Morocco subsidiary strengthens local service and project support
CNH India Rolls Out 800,000th Tractor from Greater Noida Facility
Greater Noida facility achieves major tractor production milestone
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