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The Operator's Guide to Hydraulic Excellence

By Vasanth Thangavelu, General Manager - Brand Marketing South AP, ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt. Ltd.

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.

Filters at the Core

As construction equipment works longer in harsher conditions, advanced filtration systems are becoming critical for machine uptime, fuel efficiency and lower operating costs. Smart filters and localisation are now reshaping India’s CE ecosystem

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.

Vertical Moves

Efficient material handling is helping high-rise projects overcome space, safety and logistics challenges, ensuring faster, smarter and seamless vertical construction.

Wirtgen Powers Mumbai-Pune Connectivity Project

Advanced pavers cut travel time and boost infrastructure efficiency.

The Backup Edge

Modern gensets are evolving into intelligent, fuel-efficient backup systems, ensuring uninterrupted power while supporting smarter and more sustainable buildings.

Road to Viksit Bharat

Key insights on quality, safety and sustainability from the RAHSTA 2026 Roundtable.

Fuel efficiency is now a buying benchmark

PN Krishnakumar, CEO, XCMG India, discusses the trends reshaping India’s hydraulic excavator market, from fuel efficiency and telematics to rental-driven demand and sustainable machine technologies.

We are powering the shift to cleaner energy

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, shares insights on how IoT-enabled gensets, hybrid power systems, and sustainable technologies are transforming energy reliability for India’s construction and infrastructure projects.

Our focus is on reliable and localised energy storage

Sachin Jain, Head – Strategy, Transformation, Battery and Energy Storage (BES) Business, TKIL Industries, discusses the growing role of battery systems in rail and metro networks, localisation strategies, and the future of sustainable energy storage in India.

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.

Volvo Trucks Launches FMX Edge for Mining

New off-road dump truck targets safer and efficient mining operations

Atlas Copco Expands Reman Compressor Solutions

RePower Centre enhances lifecycle support for industrial compressors

Manitou Rolls Out 15,000th Machine in India

Milestone reflects customer trust and partner support

Epiroc, SANY Partner for Mining Solutions

Partnership to combine equipment, tools and electrification solutions

Wirtgen Group Powers Mumbai–Pune Connectivity Project

Advanced pavers cut travel time and boost infrastructure efficiency

MYCRANE Expands Saudi Team With Key Commercial Appointments

Shiraaj Shaleeh and Aashish Mulye join to strengthen crane operations in KSA

HD Construction and J&K Bank Expand Equipment Financing in J&K

MoU aims to boost Hyundai excavator and loader adoption in the Union Territory

Ammann India Launches CPB36 Concrete Boom Pump

CPB36 Truck Mounted Concrete Boom Pump strengthens Ammann Elba portfolio

Zoomlion Expands African Operations to Boost Infrastructure

New Morocco subsidiary strengthens local service and project support

Bridgestone Expands Farm Tyre Range

New VT-TRACTOR XXL tyres support high-horsepower tractors

L&T Dispatches 300 MT Vessel From Jubail Facility

The vessel is among the largest dispatched by the HWPV facility

CASE RoofX Wins SaMoTer Innovation Award

Autonomy platform recognised for advancing construction equipment intelligence

Epiroc Supports Shimla Bypass Tunnel Work

Hydraulic breaker enables safe excavation in sensitive Himalayan terrain

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

Greater Noida facility achieves major tractor production milestone

SANY Installs 5 MW Wind Turbines in Gujarat

SANY cranes support clean energy deployment near Rajkot

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.

ICEMA Western Region Discusses Industry Growth

ICEMA Western Region members discuss growth and resilience

Ammann India Hosts Gujarat Engineers at Mehsana Facility

Gujarat engineers visit Ammann India for road technology training

Tata Hitachi appoints NP Singh as AVP – Construction Service

N P Singh to lead service operations at Tata Hitachi

LiuGong appoints IIMS as mining dealer in India

Partnership expands reach across East and North India

Doppstadt deploys Cat electric power unit

Cat BEPU powers Doppstadt screening application

Gainwell Group Launches InfraServe Global

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

LEWA Enhances ecoflow LDH Boxer Pump With 20% Higher Performance

Upgrade boosts hydraulic power and improves operational efficiency

Can CE Industry Keep Pace?

As global conflicts drive up fuel, steel and freight costs, the CE industry faces mounting financial pressure. Can OEMs, contractors and rental firms adapt swiftly enough to sustain growth?

Still the Backbone

Even as specialised machines gain ground, backhoe loaders remain central to India’s construction ecosystem, delivering unmatched versatility, cost efficiency, and reliability across diverse projects.

Technology is reshaping modern backhoe loaders

Puneet Vidyarthi, Head of Brand Marketing, CASE Construction Equipment, APAC & India, speaks on the outlook for the Indian backhoe loader market over the next five years.

Air Apparent

From drilling to finishing, compressors are the silent drivers of construction, enabling faster, cleaner, and more efficient project execution.

CE Exports Hold Steady Despite Current Uncertainties

Italian CE exports stay resilient at €3.2 billion, as strong segments offset global uncertainties and uneven market demand

Beyond Deployment: Managing Regulatory Risks in IEs

Regulatory risks often emerge after deployment, shaping how industrial equipment businesses scale and operate, write HIMANSHU OJHA and SUPRATIM GUHA.

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.

Hydraulic Excavators Market to Reach $81.7 Bn by 2033

Electrification remains a key trend, with manufacturers introducing hybrid and fully electric models to meet evolving emission standards.

Truck Rental Rates Stay Strong Amid Rising Costs

Firm rentals were driven by strong year-end industrial and consumption demand, steady fleet availability, and no major supply disruptions.

CE Industry Sustains Strong Momentum in Feb 2026

The consistency of expansion across segments highlights a well-distributed demand environment, rather than growth being concentrated in a few pockets.

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.

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

MYCRANE Crosses 1,000 India Customers

Digital crane procurement gains strong momentum in India.

Conmat Announces Assam Manufacturing Facility

New plant unveiled in presence of Assam Chief Minister

Niftylift Wins Supplier of the Year Award

Company secures third straight win at Hire Awards 2026

SECL Inaugurates Highwall Mining Machine at Sharda

New system at Sohagpur Area to support long-term coal output

India CE Industry Ends FY26 on a Steady Recovery Path

Q4 and March gains signal improving momentum across key segments

Kobelco Opens New Dealership in Hubballi

SB Construction Equipments joins network in North Karnataka

JCB India Showcases Machines at Sarthi Sangam

Event in Mangalore sees strong operator engagement

Ammann India Delivers Two Soil Compactors

Equipment handover strengthens customer partnership in Kalaburagi

HD Hyundai Expands Dealership with Portrucks in Uttar Pradesh

Portrucks joins as authorised partner for material handling solutions

CNH Launches Pond Restoration Drive to Promote Water Conservation and Community Wellbeing

The project aims to rejuvenate the heritage Bhola Rawal Pond

BEML Unveils India’s First 35-Ton Electric Dump Truck

Indigenous EV dump truck targets sustainable mining solutions

SANY Heavy Industry Reports 14.7% Revenue Growth in 2025

SANY Heavy Industry reported a 14.73 per cent rise in revenue for 2025, reaching $12.49 billion, with a significant 41.18 per cent increase in net profit. International markets, especially in the Asia-Pacific and Africa, played a key role in the company’s growth.

CCI Clears Citrus Move to Raise Hitachi Machinery Stake

Citrus gets nod to increase stake and take sole control of HCJI

Liebherr Reports Stable Growth in 2025

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

Rising Costs Keep Truck Rentals Firm in March: Shriram Mobility Bulletin

Tyre prices rise to 10% in April 2026, with manufacturers implementing hikes due to surging crude oil costs

Doosan Bobcat expands India reach with Earthforce range

Compact excavators E18z, E33z and E53 target urban and rural projects

CE Sales Fall 12.6% in Jan; OEMs Feel the Heat

Retail volumes slide as project activity slows

Liquid Power at Work

As India’s infrastructure push gathers pace, advanced lubrication technologies are quietly emerging as critical enablers of equipment efficiency, uptime, and sustainability.

Breaking Ground Smarter

At the Navi Mumbai International Airport site, smarter blasting using high-energy explosives and drone analytics is reducing oversize rock and boosting efficiency.

Sanjay Saxena, Sany India’s Visionary COO, Passes Away

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.

Operational Excellence Redefined!

Operational excellence in cement is no longer about producing more—it is about producing smarter, cleaner and more reliably, where cost per tonne meets carbon per tonne.

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.

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