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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.

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.

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.

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.

CTS Roundtable Charts Tech-Led Roadmap for Construction

CTS Roundtable Maps Technology Roadmap for Construction

Zoomlion Unveils North America-Certified Machines at CONEXPO 2026

Company presents customised cranes, excavators and concrete equipment for the North American market

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.

Rolling the Future of Infrastructure

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

India’s Infrastructure Moment!

How digitalisation is transforming construction equipment and project delivery, writes SP RAJAN.

From Machines to Intelligent Ecosystems

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

Building Smarter Roads

How intelligent engineering is redefining roadbuilding performance, writes DHEERAJ PANDA.

TIL Approves 60% Stake Buy in Tulip Compression

Acquisition strengthens TIL’s clean energy and LNG portfolio

TIL Acquires 60% Stake in Tulip Compression

Move strengthens TIL’s push into LNG and hydrogen solutions

BKT Unveils FY25 Sustainability Report, ‘New Roads. Greener Future’

Company advances circularity, renewables and resource efficiency

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.

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

Budget outlines three kartavyas with strong push for manufacturing and capex

EU Draws a Line on Mobile Cranes

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

Rs.75,000 cr Push

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

We currently hold around 10% market share in excavators

PN Krishnakumar, CEO, XCMG India

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

Atlas Copco Appoints Bhavin Pandya as India Compressor GM

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

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.

CII EXCON 2025 Concludes with Record Participation

Showcasing Next-Gen Sustainable Construction Technologies

Two WOLFF Cranes Power Construction of Al-Rajhi Mosque

The Sheikh Saleh Al-Rajhi Mosque is a new, modern centre for religion and the community that is being built at the bustling King Abdullah Road at the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital.

Our priorities mirror India’s Viksit Bharat goals

VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India, speaks on the growth priorities for the Indian market in the next three to five years.

We are presenting 25+ next-gen machines

Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Conmat Heavy Industries

Localisation is central to our product strategy

Manish Mathur, CEO – Cranes, Action Construction Equipment

Awarding Excellence in Cement

The 9th Indian Cement Review Awards 2025 and the Multilogistix Awards 2025, held concurrently with the 15th Edition of Cement Expo and Conference, celebrated the excellence across the cement and logistics sectors.

Future Gearing

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

We are introducing new-gen concrete solutions

Parminder Gabri, Director Commercial, Putzmeister

We are extremely bullish on the Indian CE market

Prafulla Deoskar, GM - Transmission Division, Kirloskar Pneumatic Company.

Beyond Asphalt

India’s infrastructure boom has delivered scale; now it must deliver sustainability. Engineers and policymakers are shifting focus to materials, drainage, circularity, and lifecycle value to build highways that truly last.

Steel at a Crossroads

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

From Downtime to Uptime

With AI-powered predictive maintenance, manufacturers are turning costly breakdowns into smarter, faster, and more reliable operations, writes PANDARINATH SIDDINENI.

We have e-ready tyres designed to support electric equipment

Rishi Raj Singh, Head OE sales, APAC, Balkrishna Industries

We aim to become the world’s No. 3 compressor maker within a decade

Bhavesh Karia, Executive President – India, South Asia, Africa and the Middle east & South East Asia, ELGi Equipments

We are driving India’s decarbonisation journey

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

After-sales service is one of Kobelco’s strongest differentiators

Moses Eddy, Director, KOBELCO Construction ÿճԹ

BKT Receives Highest Export Award from All India Rubber Industries Association

It reinforces the company’s position as a trusted partner in the international tyre industry.

Automation to Acceleration

India’s manufacturing sector is shifting from automation to acceleration, embracing smart factories powered by AI, IoT, and real-time analytics.

We are developing technologies to cut future carbon emissions

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, discusses how the company is integrating digital monitoring and smart power management in gensets to enhance IoT and telematics in equipment.

Engineering the Shift

From mechanical to intelligent systems, transmission technology is evolving to deliver greater power, precision, and efficiency in modern construction equipment.

JK Tyre celebrates manufacturing benchmarks

JK Tyre & Industries, a leading player in the Indian tyre industry and a global force in mobility solutions, is proud to mark World Manufacturing Day by highlighting its track record of setting manufacturing benchmarks, from health and safety to sustainability and process excellence.

We are targeting 60% -plus growth this year

Nischal Mehrotra, Sr Vice President – Sales and Marketing, LiuGong India, shares his views on the Indian market.

JK Tyre Celebrates Manufacturing Benchmarks on World Manufacturing Day

JK Tyre is a leading player in the Indian tyre industry and a global force in mobility solutions,

Silent Muscle

Steel, the unseen force inside every machine, powers construction equipment with unmatched strength, resilience, and endurance—quietly shaping the world we build.

Cummins is developing future low-carbon technologies

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, highlights how the company is integrating digital monitoring and smart power management into its gensets.

Cummins is developing future low-carbon technologies

Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader at Cummins India, highlights how the company is integrating digital monitoring and smart power management into its gensets.

Building Roads That Last

India’s road future depends on durability, circular materials, and EV-ready designs—not just speed or kilometres.

Powering India’s $30-Trillion Leap

India’s $30-trillion dream hinges on infrastructure, where construction equipment transforms from heavy machines into smart, sustainable, nation-building enablers.

We are targeting another 60 per cent-plus growth this year

Nischal Mehrotra, Sr Vice President – Sales and Marketing, LiuGong India, shares his views on the Indian market.

10,000 km Push

Road equipment sales were 7,002 units in FY2025, and with MoRTH’s 10,000 km highway target for next year, demand prospects appear uncertain.

Engineering at Scale

From mega cranes and piling rigs to drones and digital twins, next-gen machinery is redefining how India builds bridges—faster, safer, and smarter.

Electrifying Hydraulics

As industries shift from diesel to clean power, electrifying hydraulics emerges as the key to efficiency, performance, and sustainability.

From Local Player to Global Force

India’s construction equipment industry is shifting from domestic focus to becoming a global manufacturing and export powerhouse.

The $100 Bn Opportunity

As India pushes ahead with roads, mining, and mega infrastructure, the construction equipment industry stands at an inflection point—where resilience, technology, and collaboration will decide its future.

Concrete Advantage

Right equipment, smart planning, and technology are transforming concrete handling, improving quality, cutting costs, and boosting efficiency across construction projects.

Fuelling India’s Future

India’s construction sectors face high costs and fuel dependence. Nitin Gadkari urged a shift to hydrogen, ethanol, biofuels, and electrification for green, competitive growth.

How AI is Reducing Unplanned Downtime in Manufacturing

Autonomous AI agents are being deployed directly on the shop floor to monitor equipment health in real-time, writes PANDARINATH SIDDINENI.

Godrej Secures Largest Carbon Capture Equipment Export to Europe

Godrej Enterprises Group’s Process Equipment business has secured an international order to supply its largest-ever equipment for a carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) facility in Europe.

Volvo CE Announces Investment in Excavator Production

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) announces a strategic global investment in crawler excavator production at three key Volvo CE locations to meet growing customer demands, mitigate supply chain risks through localised production and reduce reliance on long-distance logistics.

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.”

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.

India is shifting from buying to leasing forklifts

Rushabh Vora, Co-Founder and MD of SILA, shares the rationale behind the company’s move into EV MHE, how its operational strengths are being deployed, and where the business is headed next.

We’re building India’s premier CE mgmt and rental platform

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

We are embracing sustainability

Pankaj Kapoor, Vice President – Distribution Business and NRPO, Cummins India, speaks about current market trends and how Cummins is adapting to them.

Backup Revolution

Gensets are evolving into smart, efficient, and sustainable power solutions—fuelling a backup revolution across real estate and infrastructure with hybrid models and intelligent automation.

We are among the global top 3 in tech adoption

Subramanian Sarma, Deputy Managing Director & President, L&T

Cummins India Launches Battery Energy Storage Systems

India's renewable energy targets and bolsters grid stability initiatives

Backhoe Boom

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

Adani Cement and CREDAI to Elevate Sustainable Urban Construction

This collaboration strengthens Adani Cement’s B2B positioning

Lifting India’s Future

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

Lifting India’s Future

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

Cost Optimisation for Building Durable Roads

As India targets the construction of over 10,000 km of highways annually, the question of cost optimisation in road construction becomes increasingly critical. Let’s find out some effective ways to build durable roads without comprising on cost, quality, safety, and sustainability

BKT Outlines Strategic Roadmap to 2030

New investments of $400 million in the next three years

Off-Road Revolution

OTR tyres are driving a new era in heavy-duty mobility, transforming performance, safety, and durability across mining, construction, and infrastructure’s toughest terrains

XCMG Machinery Publishes 2024 ESG Report

Pioneering Sustainable Innovation in Global Construction Machinery Industry Development

XCMG to Host 7th International Customer Festival in 2025

A Grand Celebration of Innovation, Sustainability, and Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Atlas Copco Launches Reman Equipment Programme in India

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

Volvo Unveils First-Ever Electric Articulated Dump Trucks

Volvo Construction Equipment has revealed the world’s first battery-powered articulated dump trucks entering serial production — the A30 Electric and A40 Electric, with payload capacities of 29 and 39 metric tonnes, respectively.

Sany Heavy Industry Net Profit Up 31.98%

Net profit attributed to shareholders surged by 31.98 per cent to $0.84 billion.

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.

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.

Smarter, Greener, Stronger

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

bauma 2025 Sets the Pace

With around 6,00,000 visitors from more than 200 countries and 3,601 exhibitors from 57 nations, bauma 2025 proved to be a stable foundation and forward-looking platform in turbulent times.

Ammann India Advocates RAP for a Greener, More Cost-Effective Future

Key topics discussed at the event included material management,

Caterpillar Powers Today and Drives Tomorrow at bauma 2025

Celebrating Caterpillar’s Centennial and ‘The Next 100 Years’.

Swaraj Tractors, Mahindra Susten in Solar Deal

26 MW solar project to power operations.

Atlas Copco Unveils Innovation Centre

Smart Factory hub launched in Pune.

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.

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.

Propel continues to invest in innovation

V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries, speaks on the company’s strategy in the export market.

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.

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