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Ion Exchange Partners MANN+HUMMEL for Membranes

Collaboration to localise advanced membrane technologies in India

Doosan Bobcat Drives Skills with Loader Training Push

New programme targets operator shortage and equipment adoption

Scaling Up Safety and Productivity

How demolition technology reduces danger and increases speed of descaling, writes JEFF KEELING.

Engineering the Energy Balance

As India pushes towards net zero while sustaining rapid industrial growth, engineering innovations鈥攆rom carbon capture to smart grids鈥攁re emerging as the key to balancing energy security with decarbonisation, writes SATISH INGAVALE.

Disrupt. Digitise. Drive.

Construction equipment enters a transformative era鈥攄riven by innovation, disruption, and digitisation shaping smarter, sustainable and competitive future.

Rewriting the DNA of Mobile Hydraulics

Hydraulics is no longer just about force; it has become a sophisticated mechatronic science.

Gainwell Trucking Clocks 300+ Units In 6 Months

Plans to Add 100 Employees Across 10 Locations to Drive Triple-Digit Growth in 2026

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.

Our strategy in India is twofold: Joachim Braun of ABB

Joachim Braun, President 鈥� Process Industries, ABB, speaks on the key challenges faced globally and how these compare with 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.

Union Budget 2026鈥�27 Focuses on Growth, Jobs and Infrastructure

Budget outlines three kartavyas with strong push for manufacturing and capex

Gulf Oil Lubricants Expands Infrastructure Portfolio with Key OEM Alliances

Key partnerships with ACE, Ammann India and XCMG

Doosan Bobcat India Showcases Innovative Product Lineup at Excon 2025

. Each product reflects Bobcat鈥檚 legacy of innovation, durability, and unmatched performance.

EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes

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

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.

Future Gearing

Innovation in materials and engineering is redefining how gears and drives deliver power, efficiency and motion.

Tipping Point

As India builds at an unprecedented pace, tipper trucks have become the backbone of progress鈥攕purring fresh investments, advanced models, and a vibrant, fast-evolving market.

Steel at a Crossroads

Rising construction demand meets missing steel grades, pushing India鈥檚 builders and OEMs to a defining crossroads.

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.

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.

Boosting Tunnel Advance at Teesta VI

BEL MX80 trials improve tunnel advance rates and cut fume clearance time at Teesta Stage-VI project

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.

Ammann India Honoured for 鈥楤est Sustainable Strategies鈥� at Gujarat State Leadership Awards 2025

The recognition underscores the company鈥檚 commitment to advancing nation-building through sustainable infrastructure development, in line with its theme for the year

Tips to Keep Corrosion Out of Your WIP Cycle!

These tips are great ways to streamline WIP cycle to get parts through the manufacturing process.

ABB India Posts Resilient Q2 CY2025 Results

The company attributed the short-term dip to cyclical corrections in the market and the timing of large deals in Electrification and Motion segments.

Crushing Need!

How cutting-edge technology is transforming crushing and screening for faster, smarter, and greener operations.

Propel is at the forefront of digital transformation.鈥�

V Senthil Kumar, Managing Director of Propel Industries, discusses key technological advancements in crushing and screening equipment and the future of the market in India.

We鈥檙e building India鈥檚 premier CE mgmt and rental platform

Janardhan Reddy, Founder, shares how AUEQI is bridging critical gaps in equipment management鈥攊nfusing structure, transparency, and technology into a fragmented industry.

Decentralisation and mobility are the future

Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India, speaks on the key technological advancements in crushing and screening equipment.

LiuGong India Rolls Out BS-V Compliant and Electric Machines

Launches electric and emission-compliant machines

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

Backhoe Boom

India鈥檚 backhoe loader market is booming, with sales crossing 53,000 units in FY25.

Protect and Monitor

Discover simple, effective steps to ensure long-term corrosion control and asset protection using VpCI庐 preservation methods.

Escorts Kubota Launches BLX 75 Backhoe Loader

The company has no immediate plans to introduce the BLX 75 internationally

Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader in Steel Plant Applications

S70 delivers strong productivity, handling various tasks such as material handling

Lifting India鈥檚 Future

As India builds faster and taller, industrial cranes are emerging as essential, intelligent machines powering the nation鈥檚 infrastructure, logistics, and industrial growth.

The outlook for hydraulic excavators is promising

HD Hyundai Construction 每日吃瓜 is one of the leading manufacturers of construction and earthmoving equipment. Sharwan Agnihotri, Head 鈥� Mining & Export Business, discusses the specific features and benefits that make hydraulic excavators well-suited for the Indian market.

The demand for OTR tyres is at an all-time high

Ashok P Chhajer, Sr. General Manager 鈥� OE Sales, (Domestic Market), Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the most significant innovations in OTR tyre technology that are improving performance and durability

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.

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

Transforming OEM and Equipment Manufacturing

ERP systems are becoming increasingly intelligent day by day. They now leverage historical data, real-time market trends, and even external factors to make more accurate demand and financial forecasts, write YUVRAJ SHIDHAYE.

Unacea Assembly Focuses on Innovation

In early 2025, Italy saw a 6 per cent rise in construction equipment sales, totalling 4,400 units, per Unacea data

Making Logistics Sector More Productive

Traditionally, customs clearance as well as cross-border logistics have been extremely paper-intensive.

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?

Strategies to Maximise Equipment Lifespans

Corrosion is an aggressive force in underground mines. While it seems unstoppable, there are a variety of ways to slow it down and diminish the negative effects on mining assets.

Atlas Copco Launches Reman Equipment Programme in India

The main objective of the programme is to ?extend the operational life of the equipment

Making Roads Smarter

India鈥檚 asphalt plant industry is undergoing a smart transformation, powered by innovation, sustainability, and localisation鈥攔edefining how roads are built with greener tech, digital control, and local manufacturing muscle

Reimagining Automation in Construction

As one of the largest employment generators and contributors to GDP, the construction sector is under increasing pressure to deliver faster, safer, and more sustainable infrastructure. In this high-stakes environment, automation is helping to explore the vast potential of modern-day construction.

ABB, UptimeAI join forces for performance management

ABB Motion has announced a strategic investment through ABB Motion Ventures in the AI start-up UptimeAI, aiming to transform how industrial customers manage the health and performance of motors, drives, and related assets.

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

Smart Automation in Roadbuilding

Smart Automation in Roadbuilding stands for precise asphalt reclamation and paving along paths defined by digital terrain models.

Smooth Operations

In the fast-paced construction industry, lubricant advancements are key to enhancing machinery performance and longevity.

From Sustainability to Smart Tech

bauma 2025 will have a heavy emphasis on sustainability and digitalisation, which are becoming major priorities for mining, construction and other related industries.

Highlighting the Future of Smart, Sustainable Infra

RAHSTA Expo 2025, Asia鈥檚 premier road and highways exhibition, will showcase groundbreaking innovations in road construction, sustainability, and smart technologies, offering a platform for global collaboration in transforming infrastructure.

Driving Sustainability Through Innovation

The 15th Cement Expo 2025 will spotlight India鈥檚 cement industry鈥檚 growth, innovation, and sustainability, showcasing cutting-edge solutions for a greener future.

ABB, UptimeAI Join Forces to Advance Asset Health and Performance Management

The investment combines machine learning (ML) and expert systems

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鈥檚 analysis of TMT bars revealed significant quality issues, urging urgent action to improve safety standards in India鈥檚 rapidly growing infrastructure sector.

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 the Industry

L&T CMB has also prioritised training the workforce in the segment, with employees constituting 15 per cent of those trained.

Empowering the Future of Construction

Ammann Academy plays a crucial role in empowering operators, technicians, and engineers with the expertise required to maximise the efficiency and longevity of cutting-edge equipment.

Empowering India鈥檚 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 the Workforce with Advanced Training

The construction industry is evolving rapidly, and operators today need to be proficient in much more than basic machine handling

Innovations, Training, and Future of Upskilling

Skilled operators and technicians ensure that machinery is used optimally, reducing downtime and improving project timelines

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.

Maximising Equipment Efficiency

How filters enhance construction machinery performance

Hamm Launches New HC and HD Series Compactors and Rollers for Indian Market

These innovative machines are designed to meet the latest CEV Stage V emission standards

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.

Lifting the Skyline

Tower cranes, with their unmatched ability to lift heavy materials to great heights, are playing a critical role in this vertical expansion.

Powering Progress

Gensets are vital power sources, offering reliable electricity for backup, off-grid, and industrial applications.

Shaping India鈥檚 Infra Revolution

bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 exhibition emerged as a landmark event in the construction, building material, mining, and construction vehicle industry.

ABB India and PwC to Drive Digital Transformation

The alliance aims to streamline manufacturing operations

Hitachi full battery dump truck wins Silver Anthem Award

Hitachi Construction Machinery won a silver award for its ultra-large full battery dump truck in the Anthem Awards' Responsible Technology category.

鈥淚oT-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.

Powering Progress

Gensets are vital power sources, offering reliable electricity for backup, off-grid, and industrial applications.

Innovative Financing Models Fuel Growth

Innovative financing models are transforming the construction equipment sector, driving growth in emerging markets like India, where strategic partnerships and tailored solutions are accelerating infrastructure development

Rolling Strong

Undercarriage parts are the unsung heroes of heavy machinery, enduring tough conditions and ensuring smooth operation. In this article, we explore how these components keep your equipment rolling strong.

Hoist & Winch is pillar of support in overhead crane project

The design and installation by Hoist & Winch of replacement end carriages for two overhead cranes reached its conclusion recently with the end user expressing complete satisfaction in the outcome.

Kubota Debuts Smallest Compact Track Loader Ever

ABB highlights electrification and automation with new tagline

ABB introduces new brand positioning 鈥淲e help industries outrun 鈥� leaner and cleaner鈥�

Hyundai鈥檚 ARC Facility Delivers Premium Rebuild Services

The ARC workshop facility is designed according to HD Hyundai's global quality standards.

Unearthing Potential

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

Revolutionising Construction

Telematics technology has revolutionised the management of construction equipment.

Tata Hitachi wins big at 12th BKT 每日吃瓜 Awards 2024

The Awards was held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai.

Jaideep Shekhar is 每日吃瓜 Person of the Year 2024

He was selected during the 12th BKT 每日吃瓜 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.

Sany India inaugurates 22nd 3S branch in Nellore

This branch will be the 6th 3S branch in the Rayalaseema region

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.

India鈥檚 Logistics Sector Grows 5% in H1 2024

India鈥檚 logistics and industrial sector saw strong growth in H1 2024, with significant rent increases in major cities due to high demand for warehousing and light manufacturing.