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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.

Heavy Lifts, Higher Ambitions

India鈥檚 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.

Lingong Group Makes Global Brand Debut at CONEXPO

Unified brand strategy and new equipment unveiled at expo.

Rented Machines, Real Momentum

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

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.

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.

India Builds, China Supplies?

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

India Builds, China Supplies?

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

Sinoboom CEO Addresses India鈥檚 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.

We see strong long-term potential in India

Franc Cui, Technical Center Director, Polygon (Xiamen) Composite Materials AVNISH KUMAR, Director, ATCORP

Building Greener, Building Faster

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

CII EXCON 2025 Concludes with Record Participation

Showcasing Next-Gen Sustainable Construction Technologies

Powering India鈥檚 Infra Future

Excon 2025 brings global technologies, future-ready equipment, and industry collaboration together to drive India鈥檚 fast-growing infrastructure landscape.

Future Gearing

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

India鈥檚 Auto Component Industry Grows 8.2% to USD 80.2 Billion

Backed by record vehicle production and strong policy support, India鈥檚 automotive component ecosystem is steadily evolving

Automation to Acceleration

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

Linglong begins 63鈥� OTR tyre production

Linglong Tire鈥檚 Changchun plant in China has commenced production of its first Linglong-branded 59/80R63 tyre.

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.

10,000 km Push

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

From Local Player to Global Force

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

Fuelling India鈥檚 Future

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

Volvo Construction Equipment Refocuses Presence in China

Volvo Construction Equipment Refocuses Presence in China

LiuGong Enters North American Motor Grader Market

LiuGong has unveiled its first motor grader for the North American market with the 39,683-pound, 225-horsepower 4215D.

BorgWarner Wins New Dual Inverter Project with Leading Chinese OEM

Mass production is expected to commence by the end of 2025.

XCMG Boosts Global Service Skills with World Competition

The landmark event aligns with XCMG鈥檚 globalisation

PETRONAS and CNH Launch New Line of Lubricants

World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, in partnership with PETRONAS Lubrificants International (PLI), through its subsidiary PETRONAS Lubrificantes Brasil (PLB), has launched the FLEETPRO Cycle product line.

Crushing Need!

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

We are among the global top 3 in tech adoption

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

We asked Indian OEMs to build machines no one had made before

In an exclusive interaction, Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry, former Director General, Border Roads Organisation, shares how modern equipment, indigenous innovation, and technology transformed strategic infrastructure delivery in India鈥檚 toughest terrains.

Allison to Acquire Dana Inc.'s Off-Highway Business in New Agreement

Allison will be able to offer a wider range of commercial-duty powertrain and industrial solutions

Future Excavated

India鈥檚 infrastructure boom is unearthing a new era of smart, sustainable, and connected hydraulic excavators powering tomorrow鈥檚 construction landscape.

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

Trump Tariffs: A Hit or an Opportunity?

When Trump鈥檚 tariff war disrupted global trade, India鈥檚 construction equipment sector faced challenges鈥攂ut also seized new export opportunities as global buyers turned away from China and looked toward India

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

Proposed Steel Import Duty Worries Indian CE Industry

Steel is a critical raw material in the manufacture of construction equipment.

Empowering Rentals

As construction enters a tech-driven era, empowering equipment rentals through skill development is key to unlocking efficiency, safety, and long-term growth across India's booming infrastructure sector

Embracing Digital Transformation

India鈥檚 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.

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.

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

Caterpillar Powers Today and Drives Tomorrow at bauma 2025

Celebrating Caterpillar鈥檚 Centennial and 鈥楾he Next 100 Years鈥�.

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 has been an essential market for many years

Nicole Schmitt, Exhibition Director, bauma 2025, provides insights into the expected number of exhibitors and visitors at bauma 2025.

Embracing Digital Transformation

India鈥檚 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.

India has been an essential market for many years

Nicole Schmitt, Exhibition Director, bauma 2025, provides insights into the expected number of exhibitors and visitors at bauma 2025.

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.

SANY Makes World Debut of ST230V Skid Steer Loader

ST230V ensures performance and productivity in tight spaces

The skill level of the workers directly affects the output quality

Skillveri is the world's leading MR/XR skill training platform for welding simulators, painting simulators and other manufacturing skills. Sabarinath C Nair, CEO, Skillveri, speaks on the skill training platform that helped bridge the skill gap in sectors like construction and manufacturing

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

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.

SANY Makes Historic Debut on the 2025 World's Top 500 Brands List

The 2025 list features brands from 207 cities across 33 countries,

Bridging Borders

The optimism expressed by the panellists suggests that Indo-German collaboration is not only beneficial for both countries but also sets a powerful example for global partnerships.

Lifting the Industry

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

Maximising Equipment Efficiency

How filters enhance construction machinery performance

We鈥檝e been spearheading the electric revolution in India

Rohit Punjabi, Vice President 鈥� Excavator Business, LiuGong India

We are a fully 鈥淢ade in India鈥� company

Rana Das, Associate Vice President 鈥� Branded Sales, Mallcom India

Overcoming Perceptions and Scaling Up

The drive for modernisation, infrastructure development and smart cities is fuelling the demand, making India a key player in the future of the construction equipment sector.

Bridgestone Wins Prince Michael International Road Safety Award

Bridgestone regards road safety as an important priority across the globe

Steelmakers urge govt to impose temporary tax to curb cheap imports

India鈥檚 steelmakers have appealed to the government to urgently impose a temporary tax on cheap steel imports from China, Japan, and South Korea.

XCMG Unveils 17 Excavator Models at bauma China 2024

Showcasing a stellar lineup of 17 flagship excavator models

MYCRANE Launches Global Equipment Marketplace at bauma China

MYCRANE Marketplace allows users to buy and sell worldwide

Transforming Logistics

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

Powerscreen service team overcomes extreme conditions to complete installation in Ladakh

Powerscreen is a leader in mobile crushing, screening, and conveying equipment

Godrej launches India's first lithium-ion forklift

First lithium-ion forklift with indigenous battery system

XCMG showcases 鈥榞reen鈥� construction equipment, electric wheeled loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, mining loaders

China-based XCMG has showcased some of its latest products and technology during its 6th Customer Festival, including a number of alternative powered machines.

Building India鈥檚 Global Manufacturing Capabilities

The Indian manufacturing sector stands at a critical juncture, with several opportunities arising from global shifts and local initiatives. But to take advantage of this evolving market, Indian manufacturers have to raise their global competitiveness, says Rakesh Rao.

2030 Goal: 250,000 Excavators!

India aims to increase its annual production from approximately 85,000 units to 250,000 units by 2030, driven by infrastructure investments in roads, railways, and mining

Ammann acquires Volvo CE鈥檚 ABG Pavers

Ammann Group has finalised its acquisition of the ABG paving product line from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE).

India allocates Rs 20 mn per km for China border road construction

The Vibrant Village Programme (VVP), which had been approved by the government on February 15, 2023, aimed at improving infrastructure and settlement stability along the border between India and China.

SANY India expands presence with opening of new facility in Odisha

Sany Heavy Industry India, a leading global provider of construction machinery and equipment, was pleased to announce the grand opening of HO, Raghunath Machinary.

Ammann Group completes acquisition of Volvo CE鈥檚 ABG Pavers

The transaction includes the transfer of Volvo CE鈥檚 paving businesses in Linyi and Bengaluru as well as Volvo CE麓s ABG facility in Hameln (Germany).

Driving Innovation

OTR tyre innovation is transforming India鈥檚 mining and construction industries.

OEMs are preferring radial tyres in the mining segment

Bridgestone India offers premium range of commercial and industrial tyres for all types of terrain and vehicles. Rohit Mathur, Head Strategy, OTR and Communications, Bridgestone India, speaks on the current state of OTR tyre manufacturing industry in India.

We pioneered the introduction of battery electric wheel loaders in India

SDLG India, a member of Volvo Group, is a leading provider of construction equipment solutions, emphasising innovation, reliability, and affordability. Its range includes wheel loaders, excavators, motor graders, and more. Surat Mehta, Head of SDLG Business in India, speaks about the company鈥檚 newly inaugurated manufacturing facility in Bengaluru and how it has enhanced the company鈥檚 capabilities in serving the Indian market.

Gerrit Marx is new CEO of CNH

CNH Industrial N.V. announces the appointment of Gerrit Marx to the role of CEO effective July 1, 2024.

Anti-dumping duty on rock breakers from China, Korea

The Commerce Ministry芒鈧劉s arm, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), has recommended imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of hydraulic rock breakers from China and Korea for five years to protect the domestic industry from cheap inbound shipments.

Caterpillar unveils largest track loader - The powerful Cat 973

New 973 rounds out updated CAT脗庐 track loader lineup

SANY India expands presence with opening of new facility in Odisha

This new office in Rayagada will serve as a hub for sales, service, and spare parts,

Gerrit Marx is new CEO of CNH

Marx returns to CNH from Iveco Group, succeeding Scott W. Wine

India to achieve self-reliance in metals, mining sector

During a virtual address, Pralhad Joshi, the Minister for Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs, emphasised the importance of minerals in the post-pandemic scenario and ongoing energy transition, stating that there has been a surge in demand for minerals worldwide.

World芒鈧劉s largest tonnage lift wheeled crane completes its first lift in Hengshui

In a recent operation at a 200 MW wind farm in Jing County, Hengshui, China, the XCA4000 crane, delivered by XCMG, a global leader in the construction machinery industry, 20 days ago with the highest global lifting capacity and height, completed its first lift.

CASE India inaugurates new dealership in Jaipur

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, has broadened its presence in Rajasthan by appointing a new dealer partner, RDR Techsol in Jaipur.

Zoomlion records 79.2% YoY increase in international revenue

The company achieved an annual revenue of RMB 47.075 billion

World's largest tonnage lift wheeled crane completes its first lift in Hengshui

XCMG's XCA4000 wheeled crane marks the 7th time that XCMG has broken the world record

Bridgestone India appoints Hiroshi Yoshizane as MD

Bridgestone is a global leader in tyres and rubber

XCMG commissions world's 1st energy loader line

XCMG has officially inaugurated the XCMG Loading Equipment Research Institute (the Institute) and commissioned the world's first new energy loader production line in Xuzhou, China.

Zoomlion delivers 200 earthmoving machinery to Australia, Europe

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology sent off nearly 200 units of earthmoving machinery equipment to Australia and Europe on January 8 from its Earthmoving Machinery Park in the Zoomlion Smart City, signaling a successful start to 2024.

Vision 2030 Drives Growth

The compaction equipment industry in India has witnessed significant technological advancements in recent years. Manufacturers are integrating advanced features, such as GPS technology and telematics, into their machines to enhance precision and efficiency.

Boost on the cards for auto components?

The Indian automotive industry sector has a positive outlook for the upcoming Budget, with expectations for updates on the FAME 3 scheme, PLI sops, and GST revision.

Zoomlion delivers 200 earthmoving machinery to Australia, Europe

Last July, Zoomlion opened the first 4S shop in Brisbane, Australia

Machine Possible

Excon 2023 reflected India芒鈧劉s aspiration to be a global CE leader

Beyond the Dust

The market for construction equipment filters is influenced by global economic conditions, as construction activity often correlates with economic growth.

Breaking New Ground

Excon showcased the latest in construction technology, reflecting India芒鈧劉s commitment to revolutionising the industry and establishing itself as a global leader in machinery innovation.

R&D is crucial for staying ahead of market trends

Gajanan V Gandhe, Country Lead and Vice President, Dana India Sandeep Khullar, Executive Director, Off Highway & Commercial Vehicle, Dana India

In 1 cu m concrete mixers, we have 50-60% market share

Prashanth Kumar, Executive Director, Sicoma Mixers India

We expect a modest growth of 5-10% in the Indian market

Kennady V Kaipally, Country Manager, Bonfiglioli Transmissions Stefano Baldi, MWS Global Sales Director, Mobile and Wind Industries, Bonfiglioli Riduttori

About 5% of our yearly expenditure is dedicated to R&D globally

Andrea Pernici, General Sales Manager, Filtrec Manikandan M, Country Head - Sales, Filtrec Bharat Manufacturing

Abilities secures patent for revolutionary piston technology

The technology is poised to transform the engine components landscape

Ammann Group to Acquire Volvo CE's ABG Paver Business in Strategic Agreement

The transaction is expected to be finalised in the first half of 2024

Caterpillar Unveils High-Performance C13D Engine in India

Caterpillar introduces C13D engine at Excon 2023

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