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Doppstadt deploys Cat electric power unit

Cat BEPU powers Doppstadt screening application

BITS Pilani opens smart manufacturing centre

New Bengaluru facility focuses on Industry 4.0 technologies

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

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

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.

Precision in Motion

A deep dive into Power Build's core gear series products – M, C, F, K

Doosan Bobcat Drives Skills with Loader Training Push

New programme targets operator shortage and equipment adoption

Hengst Opens Fuel Filter Line in Bengaluru

New India-made line to supply domestic and export markets

MYCRANE Crosses 1,000 India Customers

Digital crane procurement gains strong momentum in India.

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

Indigenous EV dump truck targets sustainable mining solutions

Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Wipro 3D Partner for Additive Manufacturing CoE

MoU signed to boost industry-ready skills in advanced manufacturing

Cummins India’s 'Nurturing Brilliance' Program Marks 20th Anniversary

Cummins India celebrates two decades of empowering future engineers with 520 new scholarships.

HAVER & BOECKER Expands Service Capacity in Turkey

HAVER & BOECKER expands its service footprint in Turkey by opening a new service center in partnership with Ilka, aimed at reducing response times and enhancing customer relationships in the region.

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

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.

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.

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.

Rewriting India’s Road Story

Why the next phase of highway growth will be defined not by kilometres, but by quality, capital and capability.

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

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

Beyond the Buzz

Why construction tech still struggles to land

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.

Eicher Trucks and Buses Inaugurates Community Development Centre in Pithampur

The centre is designed to drive sustained social impact across education

Atlas Copco Launches XB Cordless Assembly Tools for Smart Manufacturing

Designed for ease of use, the XB tools are ready to perform from the moment they are unpacked.

CTS Roundtable Charts Tech-Led Roadmap for Construction

CTS Roundtable Maps Technology Roadmap for Construction

LGMG Unveils Localised Equipment Range at CONEXPO

Company presents region-specific machinery for North America.

Lingong Group Makes Global Brand Debut at CONEXPO

Unified brand strategy and new equipment unveiled at expo.

Perkins Unveils Next-Gen Power Systems at CONEXPO 2026

Company showcases fuel-flexible engines and hybrid power solutions.

Caterpillar Unveils Advanced Engines at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

New Cat engines and lifecycle solutions highlighted at global construction expo.

Rolling the Future of Infrastructure

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

Rented Machines, Real Momentum

As India accelerates its infrastructure push, the equipment rental sector is emerging as a strategic growth engine—driving flexibility, efficiency and financial discipline across projects, writes SATIN SACHDEVA.

From Machines to Intelligent Ecosystems

How digitisation and connected technologies are reshaping construction equipment performance, fleet management, and jobsite efficiency, writes SIDDHARTH CHATURVEDI.

Reshaping the Future

How digitisation and connected technologies are reshaping construction equipment performance, fleet management, and jobsite efficiency in India, writes SANJAY PENDHARKAR.

SME Magazine Honours India’s Fastest Growing Engineering Companies at NSE

The Smart Manufacturing & Enterprises (SME) Conference & Awards 2026 - held on February 11, 2026 at National Stock Exchange (Mumbai) - highlighted resilience and technology as the cornerstones of India’s next manufacturing growth phase, while honouring India's fastest growing engineering companies.

From Iron to Intelligence

How concreting is moving from mechanical strength to digital certainty, writes SHUBHABRATA SAHA.

Re-engineering the Future of CE

While the construction equipment sector has historically faced cyclical economic slowdowns, the disruptions of today are structural in nature, writes MANISH MATHUR.

Building Resilient Pathways for Future of Compaction

At Dynapac, digitisation is structured around three integrated solutions — DYN@link, DYN@LYZER, and the NEXUS system — forming a connected intelligence ecosystem, writes ABHIJIT SOM.

Precision in Motion

A deep dive into Power Build's core gear series products – M, C, F, K.

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

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 Posts Record Q3 on Strong Lubes Demand

Lubes volumes, revenue and EBITDA touch all-time quarterly highs

Raimondi to Unveil Terex TRT 55US at CONEXPO 2026

New rough terrain crane debuts under Raimondi North America banner

Mahindra to Set Up Largest Integrated Auto and Tractor Facility in Maharashtra

Rs 15,000 crore investment planned for Nagpur manufacturing hub from 2028

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.

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.

Budget FY27: What CE Companies Are Watching

With the Union Budget for FY27 scheduled for February 1, the construction equipment (CE) sector is closely monitoring potential policy measures aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependence. According to sources, the government is considering an incentive scheme of over Rs 13,000 crore, targeting high-value equipment such as tunnel boring machines, ropeways, backhoe loaders, cranes, engines, and transmission systems.

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

Where Data Meets Downtime

Unplanned downtime hurts margins. AI-powered predictive maintenance helps manufacturers spot failures early, cut losses, and keep production moving.

State vs Centre: Where Will Road Projects Flow in 2026?

With complexity rising, capital tightening and States stepping up volumes, contracts will increasingly flow where risk, cash flow and capability align best.

India Builds, China Supplies?

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

Union Budget 2026–27 Focuses on Growth, Jobs and Infrastructure

Budget outlines three kartavyas with strong push for manufacturing and capex

India to Spend Rs 12.2 Trillion on Infrastructure in FY27: Budget 2026

Record capital outlay signals renewed push on manufacturing and infrastructure growth

EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes

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

India Builds, China Supplies?

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

CCTY Customised Solutions for Construction Equipment

As construction equipment evolves to fit end-user requirements, the bearings used must become stronger and more reliable as they operate in some of the most demanding environments.

Raimondi Showcases Terex Crane Ranges at CONEXPO 2026

First major exhibition following Raimondi’s acquisition of Terex lifting brands

Balu Forge Inducted into NATO Supply Chain for High-Precision Defence Components

Certified supplier of mission critical defence components for NATO member states

Ashok Leyland Reintroduces Iconic TAURUS and HIPPO Heavy-Duty Trucks

TAURUS represents the high-horsepower tipper range, while HIPPO anchors the tractor portfolio

Gulf Oil Lubricants Expands Infrastructure Portfolio with Key OEM Alliances

Key partnerships with ACE, Ammann India and XCMG

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

CASE Construction Equipment introduces CEV Stage V Machines in Gurgaon

Introduced 450NX Mini Tandem Vibratory Compactor, 952NX Tandem Vibratory Compactor, 1107NX Soil Compactor, 770NX Backhoe Loader, and the CX220C LC Hydraulic Excavator.

German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz visits Bosch India

Strengthening the long-standing partnership between India and Germany

BKT Partners All Teams in India’s Women’s T20 League

Tyre major strengthens commitment to women’s sport through multi-team cricket alliances

Perkins Names Richard Hemmings as VP & GM for Global Sales

Richard Hemmings takes charge of global sales, marketing and aftermarket from January 2026

Focus is shifting toward synthetic long-drain engine oils: Ravi Chawla, Gulf Oil

Ravi Chawla, MD and CEO, Gulf Oil Lubricants India, speaks on how demand for lubricants and oils is evolving in the construction, mining, and off-highway sectors over the next 12 to 18 months.

Rs.75,000 cr Push

How policy, private capital and heavy equipment are redefining India’s port equipment industry.

Caterpillar to Unveil New Machines and Technologies at ConExpo 2026

Caterpillar is set to expand its presence at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026 with three dedicated booths highlighting new equipment, technologies, services and rental solutions.

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

Sinoboom CEO Addresses India’s MEWP Industry

Susan Xu, Owner and Group CEO of Sinoboom, recently addressed members of the Aerial Platform Association of India during a celebratory dinner held in Bengaluru on December 11, attended by more than 150 MEWP rental companies from across the country.

India has a cost advantage compared to many other regions

Hermann Maier, Director, Industrial Technology, ZF Group • Kishore Vishwanath Pissey, Head of R&D and Engineering Services, IA - Region India, ZF Group

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

Dyutiman Chattopadhyay, Chief Technology Officer, Yokohama-ATG

Sustainability is integral to our product strategy

Rajesh Kaul, Vice President and Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles

We unveiled our most powerful and advanced line-up to date

Deepak Garg, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, SANY India & South Asia

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

AWPs and boom lifts are gaining traction in construction

Srinivasu Allaphan, Director-Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries

AWPs and boom lifts are gaining traction in construction

Srinivasu Allaphan, Director-Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries

Our BSV range is designed to deliver higher efficiency

Sanjeev Bajaj, Chief Officer, Construction Equipment Business Division, Escorts Kubota

We are shifting from diesel to electric and hybrid machines

Sagar Sawlani, CEO – SAARC, Dingli AWP India

Atlas Copco Appoints Bhavin Pandya as India Compressor GM

Bhavin Pandya recently took charge of Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique Customer Center in India

India is still catching up on radial tyre adoption

Rishi Raj Singh, Head - OEM, Asia Pacific, BKT Tires

Building Greener, Building Faster

Excon 2025 concluded in Bengaluru with record participation, reaffirming its role as India’s most influential platform for construction equipment and infrastructure development.

EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes

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

MYCRANE Named Digital Innovation Partner

MYCRANE, the first global platform for crane rental and purchase, has been appointed Digital Innovation Partner for Heavy Equipment Connect Forum & Expo 2026 (HEC), a new government-backed event designed to reflect Saudi Arabia’s $1 trillion industrial transformation.

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