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CE Sales Fall 12.6% in Jan; OEMs Feel the Heat
Retail volumes slide as project activity slows
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.
Reshaping the Future
How digitisation and connected technologies are reshaping construction equipment performance, fleet management, and jobsite efficiency in India, writes SANJAY PENDHARKAR.
Construction Equipment Sales Fall 12.6% in Jan; OEMs Feel the Heat
Retail volumes slide as project activity slows
Drive Under Pressure
Global tariff realignments are pushing equipment manufacturers and component suppliers to rethink sourcing, writes PIERO GUIZZETTI.
Disrupt. Digitise. Drive.
Construction equipment enters a transformative era鈥攄riven by innovation, disruption, and digitisation shaping smarter, sustainable and competitive future.
Small is the new Big!
Growing at 12 to 15 per cent annually, mini construction equipment is showing that in today鈥檚 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.
SSLs are increasingly used in urban infra
Satendra Tiwari, Executive Director 鈥� Operations, CASE Construction Equipment, shares his views on which smart or automated safety features deliver the greatest real-world value for skid steer applications in India.
India Builds, China Supplies?
As infrastructure spending accelerates, domestic construction equipment makers warn that cheap imports and weak policy enforcement are eroding local manufacturing
Demand for skids is extremely low in India: Sunil Newatia, Suretech
Sunil Newatia, Chairman and MD, Suretech Infrastructure, speaks on the factors that are driving the growth of the skid-steer loaders market in India.
Gulf Oil Lubricants Expands Infrastructure Portfolio with Key OEM Alliances
Key partnerships with ACE, Ammann India and XCMG
Rs.75,000 cr Push
How policy, private capital and heavy equipment are redefining India鈥檚 port equipment industry.
Toro Refreshes Dingo TX450 and TX550 Compact Utility Loaders, Kaitlyn Ingli,
Toro has unveiled refreshed versions of its Dingo TX 450 and TX 550 compact utility loaders, retaining the familiar walk-behind operation while introducing a modernised design.
Engineering the Unseen
Hidden within every crane and excavator, bearings quietly shoulder extreme loads, enabling reliability, uptime and efficiency across India鈥檚 fast-growing construction landscape
India has a cost advantage compared to many other regions
Hermann Maier, Director, Industrial Technology, ZF Group 鈥� Kishore Vishwanath Pissey, Head of R&D and Engineering Services, IA - Region India, ZF Group
Excon marks a milestone year鈥�100+ years of Galaxy Tyres
Dyutiman Chattopadhyay, Chief Technology Officer, Yokohama-ATG
We currently hold around 10% market share in excavators
PN Krishnakumar, CEO, XCMG India
We unveiled our most powerful and advanced line-up to date
Deepak Garg, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, SANY India & South Asia
We have showcased 29 electric machines across categories
Rohit Punjabi, Vice President, Business Head 鈥� Excavator, LiuGong India
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
We鈥檙e evolving from a supplier to a solution partner
Chandrashekar V, MD and CEO, Gmmco
We have increased our investment in R&D
Amit Tolani, Chief Executive, CEAT Specialty Tyres
Demand is shifting towards rural infra projects
Gurman Reen, Director - Sales, India, Customer Solutions Division, Caterpillar India
India is still catching up on radial tyre adoption
Rishi Raj Singh, Head - OEM, Asia Pacific, BKT Tires
India Rising
Rising demand, resilient sales, and renewed infrastructure momentum pushed India鈥檚 CE industry to 1,40,191 units in FY2025. As the nation gears up for Excon 2025, the message is clear鈥擨ndia is rising, and so is its machinery.
We will launch 13 major products
Deepak Shetty, CEO & MD, JCB India
Every machine we supply is 鈥楽mart Iron鈥�
Manav Kohli, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Gainwell Commosales
Steel at a Crossroads
Rising construction demand meets missing steel grades, pushing India鈥檚 builders and OEMs to a defining crossroads.
Customising CE Motion Control
The construction equipment industry relies on components that can withstand extreme loads, constant shock, abrasive conditions, and continuous movement.
We have introduced TipMatix in our truck hydraulics segment.
Sitaram Ganeshan, President, Wipro Hydraulics
We have introduced TipMatix in our truck hydraulics segment
Sitaram Ganeshan, President, Wipro Hydraulics
India is one of the most important markets for us globally
Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India
Localisation remains central to our product development for India
Dr Venkat Srinivas, ED & CEO 鈥� SML Isuzu, Business Head 鈥� Mahindra Trucks, Buses & Construction Equipment
Demand will shift to advanced tech like hybrid and alternate-fuel machines
Arvind K Garg, Advisor to Chairman and Managing Director, Larsen & Toubro
We are introducing our BS-V wheel loader lineup
Aanand Dulariya, Head - Dealer Development & Marketing Communication, HD Hyundai Construction 每日吃瓜
How CE Sector Can Enable Grassroots Infra Growth
Designed for agility and durability, CE are enabling the construction of everything from irrigation canals to village roads, notes MANISH MATHUR.
Digging Deeper, Cleaner, Smarter
India鈥檚 mining equipment industry is entering a new era鈥攂igger fleets, cleaner powertrains and smarter technologies are reshaping productivity, costs and sustainability across coal, iron ore and limestone.
Silent Muscle
Steel, the unseen force inside every machine, powers construction equipment with unmatched strength, resilience, and endurance鈥攓uietly shaping the world we build.
Powering India鈥檚 $30-Trillion Leap
India鈥檚 $30-trillion dream hinges on infrastructure, where construction equipment transforms from heavy machines into smart, sustainable, nation-building enablers.
India鈥檚 Construction Equipment Bestsellers
Anand Sundaresan received the Lifetime Honour and Vivekanand Vanmeeganathan was named Person of the Year at the 每日吃瓜 Awards, held on September 4, 2025, at the Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai
Powering the Next Era of CE
Hydraulic motors, the hidden powerhouses of construction equipment, are evolving to drive India鈥檚 smarter, greener infrastructure future.
The $100 Bn Opportunity
As India pushes ahead with roads, mining, and mega infrastructure, the construction equipment industry stands at an inflection point鈥攚here resilience, technology, and collaboration will decide its future.
Gmmco and Caterpillar Host Global Operator Challenge
Gmmco, a leading Cat庐 dealer in India and part of the CKA Birla Group, in collaboration with Caterpillar, has successfully hosted the India leg of the 2025 - 2026 Global Operator Challenge (GOC) - the premier construction equipment competition that celebrates operator mastery, precision, and technological excellence.
LiuGong India Rolls Out BS-V Compliant and Electric Machines
LiuGong India has launched a new series of BS-V (CEV-V) compliant construction equipment, including wheel loaders, motor graders, compactors, and forklifts.
CASE Launches Stage V Machines for Indian Market
CASE Construction Equipment, a CNH brand, has launched its new range of CEV Stage V-compliant construction machines in Pune. This move reinforces CASE鈥檚 commitment to sustainable, future-ready construction solutions in India.
Cat Rolls Out 980 GC Wheel Loader
Cat has expanded its range of lower-cost, lower-spec wheel loaders with the new 65,610-pound, 420-horsepower 980 GC.
SharpGrade Intros G73 Grader Blade
SharpGrade has launched the G73 Grader Blade for compact track loaders and small articulated loaders. For carriers of 30 to 50 horsepower, the blade is designed to handle small, confined jobsites as well as quickly grade open areas.
Palfinger Unveils Combined Crane-Hookloader Prototype
Palfinger has unveiled a prototype all-in-one vehicle solution, combining a construction and recycling crane with a hookloader on a single truck. The TZU++TEC pairs the first front-mounted crane from Palfinger鈥檚 Generation 3 Urban Range with the HT 18 TEC telescopic hookloader, allowing contractors to handle and transport construction materials and debris.
Yanmar CE Launches Full Line of Compact Equipment
Yanmar Compact Equipment provides its customers with more options on the job site with the official launch of its full line of compact equipment.
Deere P-Tier Wheel Loaders Add Smart Systems
John Deere鈥檚 new 524, 544, and 624 P-Tier mid-size wheel loaders arrive with advanced smart features designed to increase uptime, boost productivity, and enhance jobsite safety.
Case鈥檚 Metallica-Inspired TV450B Loader Edition
Case Construction Equipment has unveiled a limited-run TV450B compact track loader, specially designed in collaboration with Metallica frontman James Hetfield
Cat Unveils 980 GC Wheel Loader
Caterpillar has introduced the 980 GC, a new 65,610-pound medium wheel loader delivering 420 horsepower, expanding its range of affordable and lower-spec equipment.
Crushing Need!
How cutting-edge technology is transforming crushing and screening for faster, smarter, and greener operations.
Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader Enhances Efficiency at Smelters
During the demonstration, the Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader proved to be a game-changer.
Desi Machines: Revolutionising Equipment Buying
Transforming How India Buys Construction Equipment
Decentralisation and mobility are the future
Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India, speaks on the key technological advancements in crushing and screening equipment.
CASE Launches Stage V Machines for Indian Market
CASE India unveils CEV Stage V machines in Pune dealership
Desi Machines: Revolutionizing Equipment Buying in India
Transforming How India Buys Construction Equipment
LiuGong India Rolls Out BS-V Compliant and Electric Machines
Launches electric and emission-compliant machines
Gmmco and Caterpillar Host Global Operator Challenge 2025鈥�2026 鈥� India Edition
Over 2,500 Operators Compete to Forge Their Legacy
AUEQI: India鈥檚 Construction Rental Revolution
AUEQI Technologies is transforming India鈥檚 construction sector by digitising equipment rentals鈥攂ringing transparency, efficiency, and access to even the smallest contractors across the country.
Powerful Attachments, Smarter Work
In today鈥檚 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.
The Unsung Game-Changers
In the race to build faster and smarter, construction equipment attachments are emerging as the silent revolutionaries鈥攖ransforming machines, maximising productivity, and reshaping project execution across India鈥檚 infrastructure boom
FY2026 is expected to witness a gradual recovery in backhoe loader sales
Siddharth Chaturvedi, Head Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, shares his expectations for the backhoe loader market in FY2026.
Backhoe Boom
India鈥檚 backhoe loader market is booming, with sales crossing 53,000 units in FY25.
Escorts Kubota Launches BLX 75 Backhoe Loader
The company has no immediate plans to introduce the BLX 75 internationally
Top 10 Equipment Rental Companies in India
For many businesses, renting equipment offers a cost-effective and flexible solution.
Why Renting Beats Buying
Once a symbol of capability, owning heavy equipment is losing its appeal. With rising costs and complex compliance, contractors are increasingly turning to rentals for flexibility, savings, and simplicity.
BS-V compliance has increased the cost of backhoe loaders
Siddharth Chaturvedi, Head Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, shares insights on the BS-V transition, backhoe loader demand outlook, and customer support strategies for FY2026.
Off-Road Revolution
OTR tyres are driving a new era in heavy-duty mobility, transforming performance, safety, and durability across mining, construction, and infrastructure鈥檚 toughest terrains
CASE Introduces 鈥榁ijeta鈥� Initiative to Boost Employability in CE Sector
The programme is aimed at empowering underprivileged youth
Mega Machines!
From metro tunnellers to 3D-printed bridges, the future of Indian infrastructure may depend on super-sized mega machines 鈥� but will terrain, cost, and scale cooperate?
XCMG Machinery Publishes 2024 ESG Report
Pioneering Sustainable Innovation in Global Construction Machinery Industry Development
Liebherr Produces 10,000th XPower Wheel Loader
10,000th XPower wheel loader rolls off the production line in Bischofshofen
Kioti Launches Flow+ Hydraulics for Compact Loaders
Kioti has introduced Flow+ technology for its TL750 compact track loader and SL750 skid steer loader, providing enhanced hydraulic capabilities without the need for a full high-flow system.
LiuGong Showcases 13 New Machines
LiuGong unveiled new advancements in battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), next-generation T-Series wheel loaders, and intelligent total solutions
John Deere鈥檚 Machine Safety Solutions and E-Drive Equipment
Focusing on industry innovation and customer success, John Deere introduces new safety and efficiency technologies at bauma 2025.
CASE Construction Rolls out BS V-Compliant Machine from Pithampur Plant
The rollout underscores CASE鈥檚 proactive approach toward environmental responsibility
Building Safer Worksites
The article from CNH Industrial discusses on the critical role of preventive maintenance in machinery management.
Small Machines, Big Demand!
How mini construction equipment is reshaping India鈥檚 infrastructure landscape
CASE India Expands Distribution Reach with a New Dealership in Raipur
The new facility features a fully equipped workshop
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鈥檚 Trucking Transformation
India鈥檚 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
Smooth Operations
In the fast-paced construction industry, lubricant advancements are key to enhancing machinery performance and longevity.
The export market plays a pivotal role in our growth strategy
Ajay Malik, Head 鈥� International Business, Action Construction Equipment (ACE), speaks on the new products the company is showcasing at Bauma 2025.
The export market plays a pivotal role in our growth strategy
Ajay Malik, Head 鈥� International Business, Action Construction Equipment (ACE), speaks on the new products the company is showcasing at Bauma 2025.
Building the Future
Tata Hitachi鈥檚 operator training programmes are comprehensive, addressing key aspects of machine operation, maintenance, and safety.
Empowering the Industry
L&T CMB has also prioritised training the workforce in the segment, with employees constituting 15 per cent of those trained.
Skilling for Emerging Technologies
Telematics and IoT integration allow fleet owners to monitor real-time data from pavers, single drum compactors, and mobile cranes, enabling predictive maintenance and minimising downtime
Wirtgen to Unveil 45 Innovations at bauma 2025
The Wirtgen Group and John Deere will showcase advanced construction equipment, technology solutions, and application processes at bauma 2025 in Munich.
Bobcat expands anti-theft feature in more machines
Bobcat is expanding its Machine IQ Remote Engine Disable/Enable technology to compact excavators, compact wheel loaders and Toolcat utility work machines.
JCB Hits Major Milestone with One Million Backhoes and Counting
The first JCB Backhoe rolled off the production line in 1953.
Steamrolling Ahead
Growing infrastructure demands are fuelling the rise of advanced compaction equipment, ensuring smoother, faster builds.
Safety is an integral part of our product design
Narasimha Jayakumar, CEO, Greaves Retail
FPT Powers CASE Equipment with F28 CEV Stage V Engine
FPT Industrial has proven itself to be the ideal partner for OEMs
JCB Launches CEV Stage 5 Ready Machines at Bharat CE Expo
Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability, Lower Total Cost of Ownership
Pai Machines acquires L&T Construction Equipment facilities
Pai Machines, a newly established brand of Infra Bazaar Tech Pvt Ltd, has completed an asset purchase of L&T Construction Equipment Limited鈥檚 manufacturing facilities, marking a significant expansion in the construction equipment sector
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