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Excon 2023 reflected India’s aspiration to be a global CE leader
Breaking New Ground
Excon showcased the latest in construction technology, reflecting India’s commitment to revolutionising the industry and establishing itself as a global leader in machinery innovation.
We anticipate 10% growth in excavator volumes
BKR Prasad, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery
Komatsu and L&T Showcase Cutting-Edge Technologies at EXCON 2023, Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for Construction and Mining
Komatsu India (KIPL) and L&T make a significant impact at EXCON 2023
Komatsu and L&T Showcase Cutting-Edge Technologies at EXCON 2023, Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for Construction and Mining
Komatsu India (KIPL) and L&T make a significant impact at EXCON 2023
EXCON 2023 Day 1 Highlights
Scheduled from December 12 to 16 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre
Poised for growth
As coal mining activity escalates, the need for tipper trucks will rise.
Will the Road construction target be achieved in 2023-24?
The road sector is suffering from immobility! Surprised?
Mandatory AC cabins for truck drivers by 2025!
Starting in 2025, all truck cabins will be required to have air conditioning, offering much-needed comfort to drivers who endure sweaty conditions during their 11-12 hour shifts.
Cummins India wins award at CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2022
Cummins India (CIL) received Excellence in Environment Management award for the Manufacturing Sector at the prestigious CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2022.
CE sales cross one lakh unit mark in FY2022-23
The Indian construction equipment industry recorded an excellent 26 per cent growth YoY with sales crossing the one lakh unit mark in FY2022-23.
Construction equipment sales grew 26% to cross 1 lakh mark in FY2022-23
YoY 28.5% growth in domestic sales, 3% growth in exports
Reducing Carbon Footprint
Terex India, a global manufacturer of materials processing and lifting machinery, is responding to the industry’s decarbonisation challenge by providing solutions that work towards minimised environmental impact and greater sustainability.
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.
Liugong unveils electric wheel loader at bauma CONEXPO
Liugong has introduced battery-powered wheel loader 856HEMax– delivering all the benefits of electric power and zero emissions without sacrificing performance.
Spectacular showcase from Terex India at bauma CONEXPO
Terex India successfully unveiled eight new products for the Indian market
ACE unveils India's first electric mobile crane
India’s First fully electric mobile crane with breakthrough tech and zero emissions
SCHWING Stetter launches 14 new products at bauma CONEXPO
Shri Nitin Gadkari launched one of the key products during the event.
Bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2023 - Highlights
The trade fair for construction equipment industry garners excitement!
The exhibition will bring together next-gen technologies to power India’s infra-growth ambitions
Bhupinder Singh, CEO, bauma CONEXPO INDIA, elaborates on what the construction and infra-development ecosystem can expect from the upcoming edition in Greater Noida, and why this is a decisive platform for large and emerging players in the equipment sourcing and manufacturing market.
Gadkari inaugurates cold mixer paver and patch-fill machine
Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a unique first-of-its-kind mobile cold mixer cum paver and patch-fill machine which has been developed indigenously by Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) to repair potholes.
336 km road works completed under
Bharatmala Pariyojna Phase-I Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, announced that under Bharatmala Pariyojna Phase-I, out of the road works of 568 km costing Rs 9,906 crore were awarded in Telangana, works covering a length of about 336 km have been completed.
Bringing biodiesel on the market
Fuel costs and India’s reliance on foreign fuel sources are a constant concern for many construction owners whose businesses are heavily dependent on machinery that requires diesel. Many alternate energy sources have been discussed, researched, and used in the past but, for equipment, the primary form of alternate fuel has become biodiesel.
MoRTH lays foundation stone of NH projects worth Rs 3,972 cr
The Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Nitin Gadkari, laid the foundation stone for National Highway (NH) Projects worth Rs 3,972 crore in Belgavi.
NIP can make CE tick
As per the ICEMA report, the Indian construction equipment (CE) industry has experienced a 23 per cent drop in sales at the end of the third quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY22) compared to Q3FY21.
India generates 81% lithium-ion batteries for EVs: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways told the media that India has been manufacturing 81 per cent of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) in the country.
Bio Diesel Summit
Hosted by ICEMA, the Bio Diesel Summit, which was held virtually on January 24-25, 2022, stressed on substituting diesel with alternative fuels.
Volvo CE introduces 3 new construction BEVs
Roads and highways sector is considered to be the most vibrant infrastructure segment where a lot of activities ongoing consistently for a long time.
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.
Nitin Gadkari bats for sleep detection sensors for commercial vehicles
Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has asked officials to work on a policy for having sleep detection sensors of European standards in commercial vehicles.
At CASE, our backhoe loaders are replete with advanced features
Backhoe loaders are one of the most popular and in demand construction equipment currently, accounting to nearly 65 per cent of the construction equipment segment in India.
The D-factor
Where the demand will be coming from for the construction equipment industry?
Rising Tide
Financial year (FY) 2020-2021 was a year of transition for the auto components industry.
How NIP has set the tracks for growth
Recently during an interaction with the Union Minister of Roads Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari, the Minister reiterated that he was proud to have launched a CNG based equipment model of JCB.
Minister was speaking at webinar on road development as part of NIP
Minister was speaking at webinar on road development as part of NIP
Amazon, Mahindra Electric tie-up to strengthen electric mobility
Amazon India announced its partnership with Mahindra Electric to further strengthen its commitment towards electric mobility in the country. In 2020, Amazon India had announced that its fleet of delivery vehicles will include 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025 in India.
Highway works worth Rs 1.63 lakh cr sanctioned in six years
Highway works worth Rs 1.63 lakh cr sanctioned in six years
Innovation has been cornerstone of JCB’s operations
In our exclusive, Deepak Shetty, Deputy CEO & Managing Director, JCB India Limited, tells us how the construction equipment industry in general and JCB in particular have been emerging through the year of the pandemic.
L&T compactors are very well established in the Indian market
L&T’s Construction and Mining Equipment business manufactures, distributes and provides after-sales support for construction and mining equipment for diverse industries and applications.
The long-term growth for construction equipment is intact
India's infrastructure sector is poised to grow significantly with the increasing demand for development of key infrastructure projects.
JCB India launches industry’s first dual-fuel CNG backhoe loader
The dual-fuel CNG backhoe loader can operate on CNG and diesel simultaneously
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Tunnels seem to be coming up in metropolitan and remote areas alike, so TBMs and other equipment should be in demand. How is the industry gearing up?
Road Equipment: Road to Recovery
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has big plans of constructing expressways, national highways, state highways and rural roads in the coming years. However, any uncertain economic situation in future may affect the recovery of the market as this will affect the payment of contractors, financing and thus equipment mobilisation.
The mantra of self-reliance
After months of speculation on GDP numbers, the results have confirmed our worst fears: our economy is suffering from a serious malaise.
Govt aims to make India a construction equipment manufacturing hub: Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Road Transport & Highways said that the government is targeting at making the country a manufacturing hub of construction equipment in the world
Western Coalfields opens 3 new coal mines
Coal India subsidiary Western Coalfields (WCL) opened three new coal mines in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh having a combined annual production capacity of 2.9 million tonnes (MT).
Western Coalfields opens 3 new coal mines
Western Coalfields (WCL) opened three new coal mines in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh having a combined annual production capacity of 2.9 million tonnes (MT)
We are preparing ourselves for the future
With timely planning and execution, the government will be able to alleviate the current situation and lead the construction market on the road to recovery. Puneet Vidyarthi, Brand Leader, CASE India, CASE Construction Equipment, shares more on the market scenario.
Covid-19 Challenges Revival
The lockdown in the country has entered its third stage on May 4, 2020 in view of the deadly coronavirus pandemic continuing its grip on the country even after the six-week lockdown in two stages.
Can India be an alternate manufacturing base?
Even before COVID 19 crept up upon us, our roads sector had already hit a speed breaker. Construction of highways slowed to 27 km a day during April-January against 29.7 km a day achieved in 2018-19.
The long-term growth for construction equipment is intact
India's infrastructure sector is poised to grow significantly with the increasing demand for development of key infrastructure projects.
Can India be an alternate manufacturing base?
Even before COVID 19 crept up upon us, our roads sector had already hit a speed breaker. Construction of highways slowed to 27 km a day during April-January against 29.7 km a day achieved in 2018-19.
The World Has Changed
While at EXCON 2019, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari brought smiles to the faces of the worried construction equipment (CE) industry captains, the pandemic outbreak has wiped that smile into oblivion.
Rs 1 tn tunnel work to be undertaken in 5 years
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that India would require sound tunnel systems at strategic locations, and tunnel works worth over Rs one trillion would be undertaken in the next five years.
Rs 1 tn tunnel work to be undertaken in 5 years
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that India would require sound tunnel systems at strategic locations, and tunnel works worth over Rs one trillion would be undertaken in the next five years.
Co-lending and leasing becomes the key tool this year
Srei Equipment Finance offers innovative financing solutions to equipment purchasers, even those new to the Indian equipment financing market.
We create value for our customers through make in India
LeeBoy India benefits from having a local manufacturing facility to effectively catering to the local and export markets.
Infrastructure takes pole position
The Central Government's latest announcement on investment in infrastructure has revalidated the mood that was set by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at EXCON this December.
TECH-MOVES
With the government plans to invest Rs 102 trillion in infrastructure development in the next five years, the demand for construction equipment will be immense.
Cummins India wins award at Excon
At the Excon 2019, Cummins India was felicitated with the ?Excon Women Building India Awards-Inclusive Workplace-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AWARD? by the hands of Union Minister for Road, Transport & Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Nitin Gadkari and Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.Cummins India was recognised for its leadership and deep commitment towards diversity
Excon 2019 to demonstrate smart technologies for infra growth
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will unveil the 10th edition of South Asia?s largest construction equipment (CE) trade fair Excon 2019 tomorrow in Bengaluru.
Govt takes note of CERA?s demands
The Union Government has taken note of the request submitted by the Construction Equipment Rental Association (CERA) on issues related to GST on equipment rental services
Aiming at Efficient and safe transport system
The new Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2019 is expected to provide an efficient, safe and corruption-free transport system in the country.
Govt to commission 68 road projects in three months
The Central Government is planning to commission 68 road construction projects worth Rs 5 trillion in the next three months.
NHAI to get Rs 100 billion for TOT highways
Under TOT, the concession period is of 30 years. The second tranche is spread over four states.
Schwing Stetter India wins Infrastructure Icon Award
Schwing Stetter India won the Infrastructure Icon Award at the recently held ?Navabharat Infrastructure Conclave & Awards 2018 in Mumbai.
Crushing capacity creation needed
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari informed in Lok Sabha that projects for constructing 6,320 km of road have been awarded under the first phase of the Bharatmala project, with the financial implication estimated to be Rs 1.44 trillion.
300 ongoing national highway projects to be completed by March 2019
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has identified about 300 projects for completion by March 2019, based on a review of over 700 ongoing national highway projects in the country. Of these, about 100 projects are likely to be completed by December 2018.
Raising the bar
Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari has set road project award and construction targets of 55 km per day and 45 km per day, respectively.
Budget Boost
Budget 2018-19 rang in on 1st February for the second consecutive year in history. The budgetary expenditure on infrastructure for 2018-19 is being enhanced by Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 5.97 lakh crore against an estimated expenditure of Rs 4.94 lakh crore in 2017-18.
Ashoka Buildcon wins Dun & Bradstreet Infra Awards 2017
Ashoka Buildcon Limited was honoured at the Dun & Bradstreet Infra Awards 2017 for its outstanding performance in Infrastructure Roads and Highways Sector. The award was given away by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India. Ashok Katariya, Chairman of Ashoka Group accepted the award on behalf of Ashoka Buildcon.
Road construction at 23 km per day| Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Transport Nitin Gadkari said that construction of roads is progressing at the pace of 23 km per day. Speaking at Textiles India 2017, the minister said that the transport ministry is ready for innovations and use of new materials that improves quality of Indian roads and increasing its longevity but it should be affordable and practical.
Don't stymie equipment & technology
The recent inauguration of India's longest bridge above water, the 9.15 km Dhola-Sadiya bridge by PM Modi coincided with the completion of three years of his government in office.
BEML bags PSU award
BEML has been bestowed with Hindustan PSU Award under the category of ?Fastest Growing Organisation ? Miniratna.? The award was presented by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, in the presence of Piyush Goel, Union Minister of State for Power, Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of State for Petroleum, and Manoj Sinha, Minister of State for Railways & Communication. Umesh Chandra, Executive Director, BEML has received the award on behalf of the company.
New road projects for Arunachal announced
The Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highway Nitin Gadkari announced four new state highways namely Akajan-Likabali-Bame (119 km), Margherita- Changlang (44 km), Paka Gongo-Gogamukh along the left bank of the River Subansiri(125 km) and Tezu to Chapakhowa via Sunpura (20 Km) as national highway.
New road projects for Arunachal announced
The Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highway Nitin Gadkari announced four new state highways namely Akajan-Likabali-Bame (119 km), Margherita- Changlang (44 km), Paka Gongo-Gogamukh along the left bank of the River Subansiri(125 km) and Tezu to Chapakhowa via Sunpura (20 Km) as national highway.
Gadkari stresses on reducing road accidents
The Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari said that the government is committed to reduce the number of road accidents by 50 per cent in the next two years and is employing various measures to achieve this objective.
Rs 1 lakh cr for Assam?s roads
Centre has planned to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in the coming years to improve roads and communication infrastructure in Assam.
22 highway stretches identified for airstrips
Mininstry of Road Transport and Highways is working on a proposal with Ministry of Defence to construct runways on highway stretches and 22 such spots have been identified across the country.
Germany to help in port connectivity projects
The Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari said that India and Germany are looking for collaboration on projects for improving rail connectivity of Indian ports.
Gadkari stresses on reducing road accidents
The Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari said that the government is committed to reduce the number of road accidents by 50 per cent in the next two years and is employing various measures to achieve this objective.
22 highway stretches identified for airstrips
Mininstry of Road Transport and Highways is working on a proposal with Ministry of Defence to construct runways on highway stretches and 22 such spots have been identified across the country.
Paving on a High
Asphalt paver was developed by Barbar Green Co that originally manufactured material handling systems. In 1929, the Chicago Testing Laboratory approached them to use their material loaders to construct asphalt roads.
Germany to collaborate for improved rail connectivity of Indian ports
The Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari said that India and Germany are looking for collaboration on projects for improving rail connectivity of Indian ports.
Sany Group bags JNPT contract for E-RTG cranes
Sany Group has signed a contract today with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) for design, manufacture and supply of 15 numbers of Electrically-operated Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (E-RTGCs).
Sany Group bags JNPT contract for E-RTG cranes
Sany Group has signed a contract today with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) for design, manufacture and supply of 15 numbers of Electrically-operated Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (E-RTGCs).
India to harness 50,000 km waterfront
The government is looking to harness the country?s 50,000 km of sea and river fronts as waterways
Of Truths & Dares
The Indian economy is to grow at 7.5 to 7.75 per cent GDP, which by global standards, is the highest growth. However, the impact on the ground is minimal.
Differential rates of RTO tax and entry tax a challenge
Large number of heavy cranes has entered the market. Companies like Reliance have purchased their own cranes. As such rental would be very difficult when infrastructure development commences within next six to nine months.
Govt to spend Rs 2 lakh crore on Maharashtra road projects
A total of Rs 2 lakh crore will be spent on expanding as well as building new roads in Maharashtra in the next five years, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said. Gadkari performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the four-laning of Kashedi-Parshuram Ghat section of the NH-66 near Hatkhamba junction
CE industry to grow $15 bn by 2020
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the government?s steps to clear bottlenecks for bolstering infrastructure development
Concrete Paving to Flourish
Renewed thrust on building new concrete roads by Indian government spells a boom for concrete paving equipment industry in India. Most of the highway network in USA was built with concrete roads and some
Rs 15,000 cr road package announced for Arunachal
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highway Nitin Gadkari announced road package worth Rs 15,000 crore for Arunachal Pradesh
CE Industry Buoyant at EXCON 2015
CII and ICEMA jointly showcased the CE industry at EXCON 2015, the 8th International Construction Equipment and Construction Technology Trade Fair, from 25-29 November 2015, at the BIEC grounds in Bengaluru
CE Industry Buoyant
It looks like all the initiatives by Narendra Modi?s government to accelerate infrastructure: Bringing in reforms to create ease of business in India
PM lays foundation for two Metro lines in Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for two major elevated Metro routes, Dahisar (W) to D N Nagar (part of Dahisar-Charkop-Bandra-Mankhurd Metro project) and the Andheri (E)-Dahisar (E) Metro that will run along Western Express Highway.
Thrust on highway equipment
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari pointed to the need to manufacture road construction equipment in India
Progress Through Performance
The recently held ICEMA conference on highway equipment discusses the need for efficient technologies, quality and skill upgradation in roads and highways construction.
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