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Liquid Power at Work

As India鈥檚 infrastructure push gathers pace, advanced lubrication technologies are quietly emerging as critical enablers of equipment efficiency, uptime, and sustainability.

Rolling the Future of Infrastructure

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

SME Magazine Honours India鈥檚 Fastest Growing Engineering Companies at NSE

The Smart Manufacturing & Enterprises (SME) Conference & Awards 2026 - held on February 11, 2026 at National Stock Exchange (Mumbai) - highlighted resilience and technology as the cornerstones of India鈥檚 next manufacturing growth phase, while honouring India's fastest growing engineering companies.

Re-engineering the Future of CE

While the construction equipment sector has historically faced cyclical economic slowdowns, the disruptions of today are structural in nature, writes MANISH MATHUR.

How India鈥檚 Pre-Owned CE Market is Rewriting Rules

India鈥檚 construction equipment ecosystem is being reshaped by drive, disruption, and digitisation鈥攚ith the pre-owned market emerging as a critical growth engine, SAMEER MALHOTRA.

Jinkushal Industries Posts 27 Per Cent Growth on Export Momentum

Export-led demand lifts turnover to Rs 1,803.2 million in nine months

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.

Rs.75,000 cr Push

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

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.

Financing India鈥檚 Highways

Sustainable financing and strong governance are vital to keep India鈥檚 road expansion on track.

Electrifying Hydraulics

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

Cummins India Launches Battery Energy Storage Systems

India's renewable energy targets and bolsters grid stability initiatives

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鈥檚 find out some effective ways to build durable roads without comprising on cost, quality, safety, and sustainability

Caterpillar Powers Today and Drives Tomorrow at bauma 2025

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

Smooth Operations

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

Indian Mining and CE Industry Faces Modest Growth

The slowdown is attributed to reduced domestic project award activity

Cummins Reports Strong Fourth Quarter

Total Sales for the quarter at Rs 3,041 crore

On the Road to Success

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

We are shaping PPP projects to drive infra development in the Northeast

State-owned infrastructure lender India Infrastructure Finance Company (IIFCL) plans to raise approximately $200 million through external commercial borrowing (ECB) this month. In this context, Padmanabhan Raja Jaishankar, Managing Director, IIFCL, speaks with PRATAP PADODE.

Five Corrosion Resolutions for a Successful 2025!

Good corrosion protection also plays a vital part in mission readiness.

Five Corrosion Resolutions for a Successful 2025!

Good corrosion protection also plays a vital part in mission readiness.

Every year, we add new machines to our fleet

Stratmont Industries is primarily involved in piling and filing equipment rental and contracting. Manavika Agarwal of Stratmont Industries speaks on the various services offered by the company.

Propel electric tipper truck 470HEV achieves Homologation certification!

Propel Industries, India鈥檚 fastest growing crushing equipment manufacturer, has reached a key milestone.

JCB inaugurates new dealer branch in Hosur, Krishnagiri

JCB India announced the opening of the newest branch of its Dealership, TRR Automotive in Hosur, Krishnagiri district.

V枚gele鈥檚 New Super 2100-5i Paver

Wirtgen North America gathered 1,200 customers, dealers, executives and members of the media in Antioch, Tennessee, to show off its latest tech and demo new machines.

JK Tyre becomes India鈥檚 first tyre company to join RE100

JK Tyre & Industries, India鈥檚 leading tyre manufacturer, has reaffirmed its commitment towards sustainability by joining RE100 and using 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2050.

JK Tyre becomes India鈥檚 first tyre company to join RE100

Commits to becoming carbon neutral by 2050

ACE posts robust Q2 FY25; revenue up by 14.5% YoY

ACE registered its best-ever Q2 i.e. Jul-Sep quarter in terms of revenue and margins

Propel electric tipper truck 470HEV achieves Homologation certification!

Propel Industries, India鈥檚 fastest growing crushing equipment manufacturer, has reached a key milestone.

Propel electric tipper truck 470HEV achieves Homologation certification!

India鈥檚 first electric tipper is setting new benchmarks in environmental stewardship.

Lube Automatic Systems inaugurates new corporate office near Mumbai

Lube Automatic Systems is the sole distributor in India of centralised lubrication systems

Revolutionising Asphalt Production

The advent of cutting-edge technologies and innovative processes is setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and performance in asphalt production.

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.

Our focus has expanded to encompass complete oil life cycle management: Praveen Nagpal, Shell

Praveen Nagpal, Chief Technology Officer, Shell Lubricants India, discusses the primary factors that construction equipment customers prioritise while selecting lubricants.

Bobcat Launches Electric Telehandler Prototype

Bobcat recently debuted the TL25.60e, an electric telehandler concept based on the diesel version of its super-compact construction telehandler bearing the same model number.

Indian rental companies are increasingly embracing digitisation

Satin Sachdeva, Founder & Secretary General, Construction Equipment Rental Association, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market, and the latest trends in the market.

JK Tyre receives ISCC Plus certification for Chennai plant

First tyre manufacturer in the country to receive the prestigious International Sustainability & carbon Certification

A Leap Towards Cleaner Future

Hengst Filtration has unveiled cutting-edge filtration plant in Bengaluru, pioneering sustainable development in India.

Hengst Filtration Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility in Bengaluru

Hengst Filtration Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility in Bengaluru

Powering Progress

The article explores the reasons behind the increasing usage of diesel engines in construction equipment, their impact on performance and efficiency, and the technological advancements shaping the future of construction machinery.

Cummins to showcase future emission-ready power solutions portfolio at Excon

Set to showcase next-generation, future emission-ready, Legend L10 and M15 engines

CAT to develop hydrogen-hybrid solution for off-highway vehicles

Caterpillar announced the launch of a three-year programme to demonstrate an advanced hydrogen-hybrid power solution built on its new Cat脗庐 C13D engine platform.

Heavy Truck Chassis: Maximising Longevity

Construction equipment is the backbone of infrastructure development, and heavy machinery requires a long-lasting chassis to excel in harsh environments.

CAT to develop hydrogen-hybrid solution for off-highway vehicles

The project will leverage the versatile new Cat脗庐 C13D engine platform.

Removing Moisture from Compressed Air

The refrigerated dryer is used for removing moisture and water vapour from compressed air.

Tata Motors inaugurates registered vehicle scrapping facility in Bhubaneswar

Tata Motors, India芒鈧劉s leading automobile manufacturer, continues its commitment to sustainable mobility with the launch of its second Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Avant Launches New Electric Loaders 芒鈧�� the e527 and e513

Avant Tecno has unveiled two new fully electric loader models, the Avant e527 and Avant e513, equipped with the company芒鈧劉s proprietary battery technology.

Two steps ahead: The V脙露gele Dash 5 road pavers

The future in road building is here with V脙露gele芒鈧劉s latest-generation SUPER 1900-5(i) and SUPER 2100-5(i) road pavers.

Engine coolant is liquid engineering at work

Perkins Extended Life Coolant provides optimum engine protection as well as reduced maintenance requirements over the life of the coolant.

Avant Tecno unveils electric loader with Proprietary Battery Technology

OptiTemp batteries are available in 27kWh and 13kWh

Tyres are integral to any OTR equipment design

Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the company's approach to sustainability.

BKT芒鈧劉s Bhuj Plant: Racing ahead of time

The Bhuj site, at the centre of a well-thought-out growth strategy by BKT, consists of the state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities as it aims for an annual tyre production of 600,000 MT.

New C13D Engine from Caterpillar for Off-Highway Equipment

Caterpillar unveiled a new diesel engine platform, designed to achieve increased power density, torque, and fuel efficiency for a wide range of off-highway equipment.

Bulk material handling equipment for steel & mining industry

Bulk material handling equipment plays a very important role in metals, mining, and related industries to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Caterpillar unveils 13-litre engine platform for heavy duty off-highway applications

The Cat C13D engine platform has been engineered to deliver the performance, durability, packaging, and ease of maintenance demanded by both manufacturers and buyers of off-highway equipment.

Yanmar announces expansion at Minnesota plant

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, which encompasses the Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV brands, has announced plans for a 32,000-square-foot expansion to its Grand Rapids, Minnesota facility.

Sustainability at the Forefront

Going forward, product innovations will be at the core of Ammann芒鈧劉s sustainability efforts

Efficiency Drives Transmission Developments

The transmission system plays a vital role in equipment as the gearbox determines the performance and robustness of the equipment.

Sennebogen芒鈧劉s 55-tonne battery-powered crawler crane

Developed in collaboration with Dutch dealer Van den Heuvel, Sennebogen unveiled its first battery-powered telescopic crawler crane.

Sany and Danfoss introduce electric telescopic crawler crane

Sany has partnered with Danfoss to introduce an electric telescopic boom crawler crane, the SCE800TB-EV. It is the first volume model of crawler crane available on the market with a fully electric system featuring permanent magnetic synchronous motor technology, the company says.

Escorts Kubota Q1 profit at Rs 147.5 cr

Escorts Kubota reported a net profit of Rs 147.5 crore in the quarter ended June 30, 2022, as against a profit of Rs 185.2 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.

Escorts Kubota Q1 profit at Rs 147.5 cr

Construction equipment volumes up by 59.4% at 966 units

Volvo CE India showcases biodiesel blends for CE range

Volvo CE India has announced that its customers across the country will have access to select biodiesel blends to run their Volvo machines.

Selecting the right genset

Commercial generators are often leveraged as a primary source of power when starting new construction projects.

Powering construction sites

The article evaluates the increasing impact of alternative sources of energy on the genset space.

JCB鈥檚 thrust on digital technologies

Excon 2021 is indeed going to be the first major exhibition for the construction equipment industry, post-pandemic, hence, expectations are high. There is likely to be an even greater active participation by the industry than what we have seen in the past editions.

Kohler Engines approves use of HVO for diesel engines

Kohler Engines said it will be using hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO) in all its diesel engines.

Kohler Engines approves use of HVO for diesel engines

Kohler Engines said it will be using hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO) in all its diesel engines.

Ammann has scaled up production with a range of 11 models of asphalt plants

The infrastructure and construction sector especially the road sector has witnessed rapid growth during the past few years primarily Government both at the state and center realising the importance of building a strong road network thereby boosting the economy.

Budget 2022: Increased capex outlay for infrastructure development to drive demand for CE

The industry also welcomed the government鈥檚 efforts to mitigate the financial challenges of the MSME sector.

Ammann has scaled up production with range of 11 models of asphalt plants: MD of Ammann

Anand Sundaresan, MD of Ammann India, speaks on current demand trend for asphalt mix in India

Counting on diggers

Increasing demand for construction and infrastructure activities is anticipated to augment earthmoving equipment market growth in India over the next few years.

Euler Motors launches HiLoad EV

Euler Motors, an Indian EV company focused on electric commercial vehicles today launched its first cargo three-wheeler, HiLoad EV, India鈥檚 most powerful 3W Cargo vehicle.

Icra slashes growth forecast for auto components industry to 17-20 pc for FY22

According to Icra, the components industry is now expected to grow at 17-20 per cent in 2021-22, partly aided by the low base of last year and commodity passthrough besides growth driven by domestic OEM, replacement and export volumes.

RBI supersedes board of Srei Infra and Srei Equipment Finance

The Reserve Bank of India on October 4 superseded the Board of Directors of Srei Infra and Srei Equipment Finance Limited, owing to governance concerns and defaults by SREI Group Companies.

Euler Motors launches HiLoad EV

Launches six 鈥榮egment-first鈥� features in 3W Cargo: Innovation from India, made for India

RBI supersedes board of Srei Infra and Srei Equipment Finance

The central bank of India has appointed Rajneesh Sharma, the former Chief General Manager at Bank of Baroda, as administrator.

Unlocking the mining potential

The future of the Indian mining equipment market looks good with opportunities in underground mining and surface mining.

Keeping up with industry trends

Despite slowdown in the automotive industry, all the leading manufacturers of tippers and trucks have transitioned to BS-VI emission standards.

Engine coolant is liquid engineering at work

If your engine uses a conventional, commercially available heavy-duty or fully formulated coolant, the corrosion inhibitors are used up over time, writes Andy Miller of Perkins.

Grundfos launches SCALA1 to redefine domestic water boosting in India

The SCALA1 is an all-in-one pressure booster with high-efficiency motor and hydraulics with low noise operation. It is easy to install and serves as an energy efficient solution to address pressure boosting challenges at home.

Market to bounce back

The Covid-19 pandemic has hugely impacted the global air compressor market in a negative way. However, the market is expected to recover by Q1/Q2 of 2023.

Narrowing of price levels between excavators & backhoes is expected to have an impact on volumes

The Indian backhoe loader market had been growing year-on-year for four straight years till 2018-19. It grew with a CAGR of more than 20 per cent per year, peaking in 2018-19. In 2019-20 the market shrunk by 20 per cent due to factors such as elections and constrained liquidity post the ILFS crisis.

Tech Drives Backhoes

Backhoe loader manufacturers are leveraging digital technology by integrating Big Data and the Internet of Things in their models.

New Ammann wheeled paver on the market

Ammann has unveiled a paver that relies on European technology and is well suited to customers who focus on larger road projects.

Jindal Stainless facilitates supply of 150 ventilators for Covid relief

So far, Jindal Stainless has supplied nearly 5400 MT Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) to various hospitals and oxygen filling centres. Through its units in Hisar and Jajpur, the Company is supplying over 50 tonnes of Oxygen per day to 50+ medical facilities in Haryana, Delhi-NCR, and Odisha.

Restart of govt flagship programmes will lift up excavators market in 2021

According to the Off-highway Research, the sale forecast for crawler excavators from 2019-2024 is 24 per cent whereas the mini excavator market is expected to grow by 39 per cent during the given duration.

We expect the market for hydraulic excavators to grow by 20%

The excavator market peaked in FY2018-19 following three years of sustained growth led by increased government focus and investment in the infrastructure sector.

Digging deeper

The government鈥檚 various initiatives on revival of the infrastructure sector and favourable policies have driven the growth of Indian hydraulic excavator market.

A powerful transmission

Transmission, a key component in a construction equipment vehicle, plays a major role to the functionality of the vehicle, especially in the high frequency and heavy application.

Rahul Shorey of Tata Hitachi: We are working on excavators meeting next-gen emission norms

Rahul Shorey, National Head (Construction), Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company, speaks on the opportunities and major challenges faced in the hydraulic excavator segment.

500-bed Covid Hospital at O.P. Jindal Modern School becomes operational

Jindal Stainless鈥� nearby oxygen plant will ensure the supply of oxygen to the hospital.

Jindal Stainless revenue up 36% YoY

JSHL鈥檚 sales volume stood at 182,474 tonnes, up by 23% over the corresponding period last year (CPLY).

Beating Covid-19

The second wave of Covid-19 pandemic brought us to a complete standstill. However, several companies have rose to the occasion and have come forward to help hospitals treating Covid-19 patients by supplying medical oxygen.

One year of lockdown: Real estate sector beating pandemic blues

For many industries, this was a transformative year and one of them which underwent a turbulent change was the real estate sector.

India continues to be an important market for us

Since 1958, Putzmeister has been global leaders in the world of construction and mining. The company develops, produces, sells and serves its customers with high quality and high reliability machines for pumping, distributing and placing concrete, mortar and high-density solids, and for preparing, temporarily storing, processing and transporting these materials.

Jindal Stainless to airlift liquid medical oxygen from Odisha unit

The first batch of 14.79 MT of LMO will be dispatched tonight from the Odisha facility. The allocation of the LMO will be according to the demand from various hospitals.

AM/NS sets up 1000-bed COVID hospital in Hazira

This dedicated 250-bed COVID care hospital near the AM/NS India Hazira manufacturing plant will admit only patients who need oxygen. AM/NS India will ensure speedy transfer of patients via ambulances to nearby hospitals in case they require more intensive medical intervention.

Jindal Stainless begins dispatch of liquid medical oxygen from Jajpur facility

Over 40 MT of LMO is being dispatched on a daily basis to meet the increasing demand LMO in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and other states as required. To date, ~128 MT of LMO has already been dispatched for various medical facilities.

Service sourcing strategies will lead transformation of Indian logistics ecosystem

In the current scenario of Covid-19 impact on the market, KION India is ready with the offering to manage labour shortage and no-contact material handling. Sunil K Gupta, President, KION India, shares more on the market trends and the company鈥檚 plans.

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