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Small is the New Big!
How mini construction equipment is reshaping India’s infrastructure landscape

Making Roads Smarter
India’s asphalt plant industry is undergoing a smart transformation, powered by innovation, sustainability, and localisation—redefining how roads are built with greener tech, digital control, and local manufacturing muscle

Embracing Digital Transformation
India’s SME manufacturing sector is at a crossroads, poised to embrace digital transformation, sustainable practices, and innovation. However, challenges like legacy systems and skilled labour shortages remain as barriers to growth.

Smarter, Greener, Stronger
How cutting-edge technologies, sustainability imperatives, and changing construction demands are reshaping the compressor industry.

Proposed Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports a Major Concern for Indian CE Industry
Steel is a critical raw material in the manufacture of construction equipment

Mahindra Delivers Over 3,000 Electric SUVs, Sees Strong Demand
Mahindra has delivered 3,000+ XEV 9e and BE 6 electric SUVs despite delays

Caterpillar Powers Today and Drives Tomorrow at bauma 2025
Celebrating Caterpillar’s Centennial and ‘The Next 100 Years’.

Innovating for Road Sustainability
India’s road infrastructure is crucial for economic growth, yet its environmental impact is significant.

India’s Trucking Transformation
India’s 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

Innovating for Road Sustainability
India’s road infrastructure is crucial for economic growth, yet its environmental impact is significant.

We're boosting R&D in our technology centers for innovation in construction machinery
Seshan Iyer, President, Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaffler India

The export market plays a pivotal role in our growth strategy
Ajay Malik, Head – International Business, Action Construction Equipment (ACE), speaks on the new products the company is showcasing at Bauma 2025.

Embracing Digital Transformation
India’s SME manufacturing sector is at a crossroads, poised to embrace digital transformation, sustainable practices, and innovation. However, challenges like legacy systems and skilled labour shortages remain as barriers to growth.

The export market plays a pivotal role in our growth strategy
Ajay Malik, Head – International Business, Action Construction Equipment (ACE), speaks on the new products the company is showcasing at Bauma 2025.

Showcasing India’s Supply Chain Revolution
The MultiLogistix Expo 2025, India’s first dedicated logistics and supply chain expo, will highlight innovations transforming India's logistics sector under PM Gati Shakti.

Driving Sustainability Through Innovation
The 15th Cement Expo 2025 will spotlight India’s cement industry’s growth, innovation, and sustainability, showcasing cutting-edge solutions for a greener future.

Conmat Group Acquires 100% Stake in KYB-Conmat
Solidifying Position as 3rd Largest Player in Concrete Equipment Industry

Jayesh Ranjan & Cement Expo Forum Leaders converge in Hyderabad
Jayesh Ranjan joins Cement Expo Forum leaders at Hyderabad summit.

Smart-Tech in Cement!
An invigorating discussion amongst industry experts, on digital transformation, sustainability and cybersecurity, threw interesting insights.

Raising the Bar!
In 2018-19, the First Construction Council’s analysis of TMT bars revealed significant quality issues, urging urgent action to improve safety standards in India’s rapidly growing infrastructure sector.

Skill development programmes will boost adoption and confidence
Rajesh Nath, Managing Director of VDMA India, speaks about additive manufacturing and AI, and how they will impact India’s ambitions to boost manufacturing

Building a Workforce for Evolving CE Industry
The Union Budget 2024 has placed a strong emphasis on skill development, allocating significant investments to create employment and skilling opportunities for 4.1 crore youth over the next five years.

Empowering India’s CE Rental Industry
The latest initiatives under NSDC, such as Future Skill Centres, International Academies, and Project AMBER, highlight the need to blend innovation with skill development

Empowering India’s Manufacturing Workforce
India, on the brink of becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse, faces a pressing shortage of adequately trained professionals to meet the demands of evolving technologies.

Skilling for the Future
By focusing on skilling and fostering a collaborative approach between industry, government, and educational institutions, India can ensure that it not only meets the needs of its growing infrastructure but also becomes a leader in the global construction equipment market.

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

Innovations, Training, and Future of Upskilling
Skilled operators and technicians ensure that machinery is used optimally, reducing downtime and improving project timelines

CE Industry Sees Robust Growth in Domestic and Export Sales: ICEMA
During the first nine months of the current fiscal year, the industry sold 98,970 units

ELGi Unveils Ground-breaking “STABILISOR” Technology
"Setting New Standards in Compressed Air Reliability, Energy Costs, and Variable Flow "

Hy-Brid Lifts hires new VP of sales and marketing
Hy-Brid Lifts, a leading manufacturer of aerial lift equipment, has appointed David Porter as its new vice president of sales and marketing. In this role, David will oversee the North American sales team and focus on identifying opportunities for growth and product development.

Tata AutoComp unveils homegrown auto components
Tata AutoComp Systems showcased its locally developed automotive solutions at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo.

Pritika Auto begins tractor component production
Pritika Auto Industries announced on January 22, 2025, the commencement of production for a leading multinational tractor manufacturer.

Keys to Successful Conveyor Safety
Equipment vendors and third-party trainers can be highly effective sources of training.

Lifting the Industry
By 2033, the market for crawler cranes in India is projected to reach a significant $805.95 million.

Steamrolling Ahead
Growing infrastructure demands are fuelling the rise of advanced compaction equipment, ensuring smoother, faster builds.

On the Road to Success
In the world of construction, logistics, and heavy-duty transport, trucks and tippers are the unsung heroes driving progress.

The Future of Mobility, United
The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, scheduled from January 17-22, brought the entire value chain of the mobility ecosystem.

In the mining sector, several key trends are emerging
Kartik Ramanan, Executive Director – Global Off-Highway, Customer Support & Service Engineering, Allison Transmission

Hindustan Zinc Showcases Large Metal Portfolio at Bharat Mobility
Displays innovative products including, special high-grade zinc, EcoZen, zinc alloys

BKT to showcase off-highway tyre solutions at Bharat Expo 2025
BKT, a global leader in Off-Highway tyre manufacturing, announces its participation in the Bharat Construction Equipment Expo 2025, scheduled to be held from January 19–22, 2025, at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida.

FAE's Largest Remote-Controlled Tracked Carrier Yet
FAE has launched its largest remote-controlled tracked carrier, the 120-horsepower RCPU120. Able to work on slopes as steep as 55 degrees, the RCPU120 can mulch branches, wood, grass, and small shrubs.

ABB India and PwC to drive digital transformation
ABB India and PwC India collaborate to deliver transformative solutions in digital operations, cybersecurity, and ESG initiatives across various sectors.

Hy-Brid Lifts Hires New VP of Sales and Marketing
Hy-Brid Lifts, a leading manufacturer of aerial lift equipment, has appointed David Porter as its new vice president of sales and marketing. In this role, David will oversee the North American sales team and focus on identifying opportunities for growth and product development.

Driving Construction Forward
From bulldozers to dump trucks, diesel engines provide the muscle needed to tackle some of the toughest jobs.

We aim to introduce the electric version of excavators
Yasunori Fujii, Managing Director, Komatsu India

Shaping India’s Infra Revolution
bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 exhibition emerged as a landmark event in the construction, building material, mining, and construction vehicle industry.

We’re also introducing an electric concrete pump
VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India

The OTR segment should experience a good rebound
Anuj Kathuria, President – India, JK Tyre & Industries

Mechanisation will continue to drive demand
Manjunath S, Director Sales – India & SAARC, Doosan Bobcat India

Hy-Brid Lifts Hires New VP of Sales and Marketing
David will oversee the North American sales team

ABB India and PwC to Drive Digital Transformation
The alliance aims to streamline manufacturing operations

“IoT-enabled technologies are revolutionising construction equipment.
Manav Kohli, Chief Operating Officer, Gainwell and Head, Caterpillar Dealership Business, speaks on the key trends shaping the construction equipment industry in India and globally.

The expo will feature over 1,000 exhibitors, making it the largest edition yet.” - Bhupinder Singh, CEO, Messe Muenchen India
The expo will feature over 1,000 exhibitors, making it the largest edition yet.” - Bhupinder Singh, CEO, Messe Muenchen India

We will be unveiling four electric products
LiuGong India is one of the leading manufacturers of construction equipment in India. Rohit Punjabi, Vice President – Excavator Business, LiuGong India, discusses the trends he is observing in the construction equipment industry and how his company is adapting to these changes.

India’s Road Expansion Fuels Surge in CE Demand
Fueled by rising government spending, rapid urbanisation, technological innovations, and the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the future of the construction equipment industry is promising, brimming with potential and opportunities.

All our new products are CEV V compliant
Italy’s 2024 construction machinery market drops 13 per cent, with road machines seeing modest growth

We will showcase our 125kVA CPCB IV+ genset
Cummins India designs, manufactures, and services diesel and alternative fuel engines (2.8 to 95 liters), power generators (up to 3000 kW), and related components. The Cummins team highlights the innovative technologies showcased at the exhibition.

Drives Innovation in India’s Concrete Industry
Columbia Machine, a global leader in concrete production technology, is driving innovation in the Indian market. We specialise in concrete block machines and concrete wet press solutions, catering to the growing demand for high-quality concrete products.

Foresight and BuilderX Collaborate on Remote-Controlled CE
Following a successful proof-of-concept project, Foresight Autonomous has announced a collaboration agreement with BuilderX to develop remote-controlled operation systems for construction equipment

Bonfiglioli invests Rs 320 cr in India expansion
Bonfiglioli Transmissions, the Indian subsidiary of Bonfiglioli Group, a global leader in power transmission and drive solutions, celebrated a significant milestone with the foundation stone laying ceremony for its new industry and automation facility in Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu, and the inauguration of its technology and innovation hub in Chennai.

bauma CONEXPO India, CFI join hands
The 2024 exhibition and conferences will present the latest technologies and innovations for construction sites, mining, extraction and processing of raw materials.

Road ahead for CE industry
Driven by increased government spending, rapid urbanisation, technological advancements, and the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the RAHSTA (road) ahead for the CE industry is bright with full of possibilities and opportunities.

Unearthing Potential
Today, mining is a $1 trillion industry, providing materials for everything from the energy sector to the commercial goods market.

Sany leads in sustainable practices for mining industry
Sanjay Saxena, Chief Operating Officer, Sany India and South Asia, speaks on the current state of the mining equipment market globally and in India specifically.

Celebrating Excellence
The titans of the construction equipment industry were honoured at the 12th BKT ÿճԹ Awards 2024.

Bonfiglioli invests Rs 320 cr in India expansion
Lays foundation stone for global technology and innovation centre

Liebherr and STRABAG test hydrogen wheel loader
STRABAG is the first Liebherr customer to test the L 566 H hydrogen wheel loader

Tata Hitachi wins big at 12th BKT ÿճԹ Awards 2024
The Awards was held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai.

Jaideep Shekhar is ÿճԹ Person of the Year 2024
He was selected during the 12th BKT ÿճԹ Awards held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre

Jaideep Shekhar is ÿճԹ Person of the Year 2024
He was selected during the 12th BKT ÿճԹ Awards held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre

RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI
RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI for improving highways.

Mining Revolution
The Indian mining industry has shifted from manual to mechanised operations, embracing varying levels of technology and automation

Why is CE Industry Shying Away from Sharing Info
At a time when even the Supreme Court forced the Government of India to reveal the donors to the electoral bond scheme, there are associations in India, which are not maintaining the spirit of transparency, argues PRATAP PADODE.

Indian MHE market rapidly shifting to tier II and III cities
Manojit Acharya, Director – South Asia and Thailand Region, and Managing Director India, Jungheinrich AG, speaks on the current state of the MHE market in India, and the key trends and developments shaping the market landscape.

High-Performance Lubricant for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines
The G-Profi MSI Plus 15W-40 is a premium lubricant specifically designed for heavy-duty diesel engines commonly used in cargo vehicles, quarrying, and specialised machinery.

Maximising Uptime
India bearings market is projected to reach $6714.8 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 13.5 per cent from 2024 to 2032.

Unveiling the Shadows
India is becoming a valuable source for the global market, showcasing cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.

India’s MHE market to hit 9.8% CAGR by 2027
Tacklers Engineering is a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment in the India. In this interview Nirag A Choksi and Aman A Choksi, Directors, Tacklers Engineering (formerly known as Techno Industries) shares about its manufacturing facilities in India.

Manufacturers are rapidly embracing Industry 4.0 principles
Pepperl+Fuchs is a pioneer of industrial sensors for factory automation and an expert for explosion protection in process automation. In this interview, Aman Monga, General Manager – Sales, Pepperl+Fuchs Factory Automation, delves into challenges faced by industries and how Pepperl+Fuchs is helping them navigate through these hurdles to improve their efficiency and productivity

Transforming Logistics
The India material handling equipment market is poised for significant growth, with expectations to reach substantial market size by 2027.

Our crane designs embrace digitalisation and automation
Neeraj Waghela, Head of Product Development, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India), speaks on what sets their cranes apart from the competitors.

We want to integrate sustainability into our business
Manish Bhatnagar, Managing Director, SKF India, speaks on the role of modern technologies and automation for improving competitiveness.

We are committed to achieving its carbon neutrality target by 2040.
Seshan Iyer, President – Industrial Business, Schaeffler India, speaks on the steps taken by the company to achieve the objectives of sustainability.

Lube Automatic Systems inaugurates new corporate office near Mumbai
Lube Automatic Systems is the sole distributor in India of centralised lubrication systems

Preventing Costly Production Downtime in Mineral Processing
Any mineral production plant faces the challenges of maintaining the uptime of its equipment while reducing the cost of corrective maintenance.

Breaking New Ground
Demolition equipment, once seen as mere tools for tearing down old structures, has now become a symbol of technological advancement and innovation

On the Fast Track
The government’s ambitious plan to construct 12,000 to 13,000 km of national highways and award similar contracts presents a major opportunity for the road equipment industry growth.

We foresee a strong focus on sustainability
Sunil Talreja, Vice President – Road Construction Equipment, Road Construction Equipment Division, Action Construction Equipment, speaks on IoT and digital technologies that are gaining momentum in road equipment.

How AI is Transforming Efficiency in CE Industry
In an industry long characterised by stubborn inefficiencies and outdated practices, the advent of AI is poised to usher in a transformative era for construction

Building the Future
How digitalisation is transforming the construction equipment industry.

Truck Rentals Rise in July
Used commercial vehicles showed a healthy YoY growth across all weight categories

Most demolition equipment in India still comes from abroad
Mohan Ramanathan, Founder Chairman, Indian Demolition Association, speaks on the key trends and developments shaping the demand for demolition equipment in the country.

ICEMA reports 5% increase in CE sales to 28,902 units for Q1 FY25
The CE industry had sold 27,577 units in the same period of the previous fiscal.

Vedanta Aluminium appoints Ravi Paliwal as CEO, Ash Management
Brings 27 years of experience, primarily in the energy sector

Earthmovers Surge Ahead
Earthmoving equipment sales soar 21 per cent in FY24, dominating the Indian construction equipment market.

Boosting Performance
Lubricants are crucial in enhancing construction equipment performance, reducing wear, and ensuring smooth operation, ultimately leading to increased efficiency and prolonged machinery lifespan.

All our equipment sales crossed all previous benchmarks
Rohit Punjabi, Vice President (Excavator Business), LiuGong India, speaks on the company’s sales pattern for earthmoving equipment.

Tackling Supply and Quality Concerns in CE Rentals
As demand surges, particularly driven by infrastructure developments in regions like Asia-Pacific, stakeholders face pressing issues ranging from availability mismatches to concerns over maintenance standards.

Focussing towards more sustainable offerings for the construction industry
Jayanta Ray, General Manager – Industrial and OEM, GS Caltex India, speaks on the primary factors that construction equipment customers prioritise when selecting lubricants.

ÿճԹ boosts efficiency with new Liebherr PR 776 crawler dozers
Spanish construction company ÿճԹ invests in Liebherr Crawler Dozers