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CII EXCON 2025 Concludes with Record Participation

Showcasing Next-Gen Sustainable Construction Technologies

MYCRANE Named Digital Innovation Partner

MYCRANE, the first global platform for crane rental and purchase, has been appointed Digital Innovation Partner for Heavy Equipment Connect Forum & Expo 2026 (HEC), a new government-backed event designed to reflect Saudi Arabia鈥檚 $1 trillion industrial transformation.

Our priorities mirror India鈥檚 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.

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.

India Clears Rs 7,280 Crore Push for REPM Manufacturing

Scheme to build 6,000 MTPA integrated REPM capacity approved

We are introducing future-ready fuelling infra

Chetan Walunj, Founder, Repos Energy

Localisation is central to our product strategy

Manish Mathur, CEO 鈥� Cranes, Action Construction Equipment

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.

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 will exhibit our future-ready products

Seshnath B, MD and CEO, Walvoil Fluid Power (India)

We are at the forefront of digital transformation

Abhijit Som, Managing Director, Fayat Road Equipment Division

We expect India鈥檚 CE market to see strong, sustained growth

Kapil Sehgal, Managing Director BHDL, Bucher Hydraulics

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.

And the Winner is鈥�

The 23rd CONSTRUCTION WORLD Global Awards honoured trailblazers redefining India鈥檚 infrastructure growth.

Digging Deeper, Cleaner, Smarter

India鈥檚 mining equipment industry is entering a new era鈥攂igger fleets, cleaner powertrains and smarter technologies are reshaping productivity, costs and sustainability across coal, iron ore and limestone.

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.

VECV, Jio-bp Pulse Partner to Expand EV Charging for Trucks & Buses

MoU gives Eicher EV fleet access to 6000+ Jio-bp fast charging points nationwide

List of Fastest Growing Construction Companies in India released! MMRDA, MMRCL Leaders reveal MMR transformation plan at India Construction Festival

Construction leaders awarded included L&T, ITD, Afcons, NCC, KPIL, HG Infra, DRAIPL, Varindera, Patel Engineering, J Kumar, Vascon, Ramky, RPP at the 23rd Construction World Global Awards 2025 in Mumbai held at Jio World, Convention Centre in Mumbai. Also honoured were Ashwini Bhide, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra as Construction World Person of the Year 鈥� Public Sector and Jayanta Basu, Managing Director, ITD Cementation from Private Sector, while Afcons鈥� Vice Chairman K Subramanian won the Lifetime Achievement Award, amid other awards for innovation, sustainability at the concurrent RAHSTA Expo and India Construction Festival.

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.

Smart Skills for Smart Infra

Share of unskilled workforce is equivalent to 81 per cent of the total construction sector employment.

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.

Corridors of Growth

India鈥檚 next highway push focuses on high-speed corridors to boost logistics efficiency and economic competitiveness.

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.

Powerscreen Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Voltas in India

The appointment in 2000 came at a pivotal time for the Indian mining and construction industry

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.

Bridging the Skill Gap in Construction

In the rapidly evolving global construction landscape, digital transformation has emerged as the most powerful lever to address India鈥檚 skilled workforce deficit.

BOMAG: Shaping India鈥檚 Roads

BOMAG drives India鈥檚 growth with world-class manufacturing and road-building innovation.

We are among the global top 3 in tech adoption

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

DCVMI Inaugurates New Manufacturing Plant in Cikarang

Indonesian Plant Will Be Supported by Well-Established Indian Operations Through CKD Kits

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.

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.

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

The crane market is expected to see consistent growth

Arvind Rishi, AVP 鈥� Sales & After Market, TIL Limited, speaks about the evolving demand for industrial cranes driven by the rise in industrial projects in India, and how safety features are increasingly being incorporated into these cranes.

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?

ACE Showcases India鈥檚 Engineering Excellence

Action Construction Equipment (ACE), India鈥檚 leading material handling and construction equipment manufacturer and market leader in the mobile cranes and tower cranes segment, holds a 63 per cent share in mobile cranes and 60 per cent in tower cranes, driving growth across infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, logistics, defense, and agriculture

CASE Construction Rolls out BS V-Compliant Machine from Pithampur Plant

The rollout underscores CASE鈥檚 proactive approach toward environmental responsibility

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

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 exceeds expectations

Strong signals from the market: the construction machinery industry is extremely satisfied with the course of bauma 2025 鈥� contrary to all fears, there was no reluctance to invest

TIL Marks Manufacturing Excellence with 400th Hyster-TIL ReachStacker

This milestone, achieved over 14 years since the first ReachStacker production in 2010

Volvo CE onboards Time Equipment as new Dealer Partner in North India

This strategic move will strengthen Volvo CE鈥檚 customer outreach and service network in North India.

JCB India Opens New 3S Facility with Badrika Automotive in Rewa

This modern facility will cater to the growing demand for construction and mining equipment in the region.

CASE India Expands Distribution Reach with a New Dealership in Raipur

The new facility features a fully equipped workshop

bauma 2025 Tops Expectations, Sparks Optimism in Construction Sector

VDMA Mining & Minerals showcased live interoperability demonstrations.

JK Tyre expands its retail footprint in Gujarat

Indian tyre industry major and a pioneer in the radial tyre segment, JK Tyre & Industries, has inaugurated a new JK Truck Wheels Centre in Gandhidham, marking a significant step in its growth and market expansion.

Unlocking the Power of North East

India鈥檚 North Eastern states, nestled between the Himalayas and the vast trade routes of Southeast Asia, have often remained untapped due to logistical challenges and limited industrial exposure.

We're boosting R&D in our technology centers for innovation in construction machinery

Seshan Iyer, President, Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaffler India

Embracing Digital Transformation

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.

Showcasing India鈥檚 Supply Chain Revolution

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

Kobelco CE India Marks Milestone with 20,000th Excavator

This facility serves both domestic and international markets

Hitachi Construction Machinery Inaugurates Development Centre in Hubli

The center was officially opened by Yusuke Kajita

JK Tyre Expands its Retail Footprint in Gujarat

With its new Truck Wheels centre in Gandhidham

Smart-Tech in Cement!

An invigorating discussion amongst industry experts, on digital transformation, sustainability and cybersecurity, threw interesting insights.

Roadmap for Encouraging Investment in Indian Infra

The government has directed infrastructure-related ministries to develop a three-year pipeline of projects suitable for PPP implementation

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 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.

Empowering Talent

India鈥檚 major infrastructure projects highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce

LiuGong India Lays Foundation Stone for New Plant in Pithampur

Spanning a vast 20-acre site, this plant represents a substantial investment of $2.8 million

Gainwell unveils room & pillar mining equipment

Gainwell Engineering (GEPL), a leader in advanced mining solutions, has unveiled the first-ever domestically manufactured room and pillar mining equipment package.

Gainwell unveils room & pillar mining equipment

Gainwell Engineering (GEPL), a leader in advanced mining solutions, has unveiled the first-ever domestically manufactured room and pillar mining equipment package

AJAX's 3DCP Machine & SmartBots at Bharat CE Expo

AJAX Engineering, India鈥檚 leading concreting equipment manufacturer, unveiled SmartBots powered by Concrete AI, an upgraded version of its AI-driven platform launched earlier in July 2024.

Sany India inaugurates state-of-the-art factory expansion

SANY India, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art factory at its sprawling 90-acre manufacturing facility in Pune.

Ralson Tyres launches commercial tyres in India

JLG has launched the new 519 telehandler, a redesigned model of the G5-18A that offers improved performance and enhanced comfort.

Budget 2025-26: Rs 1 lakh crore fund to transform cities

The government will spend on transforming cities into growth hubs.

Rs 1 trn Urban Challenge Fund to Boost Infrastructure

The fund aims to support cities as centres of economic growth

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.

CASE India Launches Project Milaap for Devotee Safety at Kumbh Mela

An expected footfall of over 120/400 million pilgrims

Maximising Equipment Efficiency

How filters enhance construction machinery performance

AJAX's 3DCP Machine & SmartBots at Bharat CE Expo

The SmartBots by Concrete AI represent an upgraded version of the Concrete GPT

In the mining sector, several key trends are emerging

Kartik Ramanan, Executive Director 鈥� Global Off-Highway, Customer Support & Service Engineering, Allison Transmission

Ralson Tyres Launches High-Performance Commercial Tyres in India

Ralson Tyres inaugurated its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Indore in 2023

SANY India Showcases Localisation Excellence at Bharat Mobility

Manufactured at its state-of-the-art facility in Chakan, Pune

TSF Group Highlights Make in India Focus at Bharat Mobility

TSF Group showcased its strength in domestically developed automotive technology

Gainwell Engineering Unveils Room & Pillar Mining Equipment

These machines have been manufactured at GEPL鈥檚 facility at Panagarh

Sany India Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Factory Expansion

The facility is a testament to SANY India鈥檚 focus on delivering high-quality products.

Mahindra headline to: "Our long-term strategy focuses on sustainable growth

Venkat Srinivas, Business Head, Trucks and Buses & Construction Equipment, Mahindra Group

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.

We are a fully 鈥淢ade in India鈥� company

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

We view challenges as opportunities

Arvind Garg, Senior Vice President & Head, Construction & Mining Machinery Business, Larsen & Toubro Limited

Mechanisation will continue to drive demand

Manjunath S, Director Sales 鈥� India & SAARC, Doosan Bobcat 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.

TN explores PPP for Rs 4,500-cr power transmission project

The Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation (Tantransco) is set to adopt the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) method for a Rs 4,500 crore greenfield power transmission project.

Kerala approves 32 infra projects worth Rs 743.37 cr

Kerala is set to receive a major boost in its infrastructure with the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) approving 32 infrastructure projects worth a total of Rs 743.37 crore.

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.

Gmmco Launches Gmmco CAT Kondattam

Gmmco CAT Kondattam roadshow represents a shared commitment by Gmmco

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

Shaping the Future of Sustainable Mining

IMME 2024, held in Kolkata, showcased cutting-edge mining technologies and fostered global collaboration, highlighting sustainability, innovation, and India鈥檚 growing role as a key player in the global mining industry.

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

Copeland announces Rs 500 crore investments in India

Copeland, a global leader in sustainable climate solutions, announced a Rs 500 crore investment in India to expand its manufacturing facility in Atit, Maharashtra and for the construction of a new global R&D centre in Pune, Maharashtra.

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.