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RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI
RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI for improving highways.
Roads & Highways Builders book RAHSTA Expo
India’s Largest Road Construction Expo has attracted exhibitors from all over India and has been sold out in Mumbai for Oct 9-10 at Jio World Convention Centre
Truck Rentals Rise in July
Used commercial vehicles showed a healthy YoY growth across all weight categories
ABB’s PixelPaint selected by Mahindra, to deliver premium paint options
ABB’s innovative PixelPaint technology has been selected by Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), India’s leading SUV manufacturer, for its new electric vehicle paint facility.
ABB’s PixelPaint selected by Mahindra, to deliver premium paint options
M&M will be the first OEM in India to use PixelPaint technology for the painting
Enhancing Efficiency and Safety
Telehandlers have emerged as indispensable equipment in India’s burgeoning infrastructure and industrial sectors, offering versatility, efficiency, and safety in material handling operations.
Eco-Diggers!
Backhoe loaders are at the forefront of the sustainable construction movement, revolutionising the industry with groundbreaking energy-efficient technologies.
What AI can do for the CE industry
Productivity, safety and uptime are crucial drivers in the CE industry, where machine downtime can cost more than $1 million per day.
What AI can do for the CE industry
Productivity, safety and uptime are crucial drivers in the CE industry, where machine downtime can cost more than $1 million per day.
Grading the Future
As the demand for advanced road networks and improved connectivity continues to surge, the clamor for motor graders in the construction industry is reaching unprecedented heights.
SIAM Conclave Focuses on Building Resilient Supply Chain
Industry experts and leaders came together to address challenges in the supply chain.
Sreeram V joins DICV as President & Chief Business Officer
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG (Daimler Truck) announced that Sreeram Venkateswaran has been appointed as President and Chief Business Officer, Domestic Sales and Customer Service, effective August 29, 2023.
Poised for growth
As coal mining activity escalates, the need for tipper trucks will rise.
Sreeram V joins DICV as President & Chief Business Officer
Sreeram will be the spearhead of BharatBenz in India.
Kotak Arm invests in Viney Corporation
A Kotak Mahindra Bank arm announced a Rs 450 crore investment in automobile components company Viney Corporation and its promoter Brijesh Aggarwal.
Castrol, Mahindra Insurance brokers tie-up for CAS workshops
Castrol India Limited, India’s leading lubricant player, has signed an agreement with Mahindra Insurance Brokers Limited (MIBL), a prominent insurance brokerage firm.
Fuelling the future
Backhoe loader manufacturers are developing hybrid or fully electric backhoe loaders, which significantly reduce or eliminate fuel consumption and emissions.
The Rise of Equipment Rental
The equipment rental market in India is expected to continue its growth trajectory in the coming years, driven by factors such as increasing infrastructure development, rising construction activities, and growing demand for advanced equipment and machinery.
AJAX to invest Rs 100 cr in new facility
Manufacturer of concrete equipment Ajax Engineering announced a Rs 100 crore investment to build its fifth manufacturing plant in Bengaluru with plans for a portion of the facility to be operational by the end of the year.
Up-grading roads!
The road construction industry in India is undergoing a paradigm shift. Robust demand, higher investment and significant policy support in the road construction industry are driving the demand for motor graders in India.
On track: double-digit growth
Distribution, digitisation and electrification are expected to be the key drivers of the earthmoving equipment industry in the coming years.
Mahindra Group inks pact with Volkswagen to expand EV range
India's Mahindra & Mahindra has planned to get additional components from other firms to expand its electric vehicle (EV) range.
Mahindra Group inks pact with Volkswagen to expand EV range
India's Mahindra & Mahindra has planned to get additional components from other firms to expand its electric vehicle (EV) range
Mahindra launches BS4 backhoe loader with better productivity
Mahindra’s Construction Equipment Division (MCE) has launched its new range of BS4 backhoe loaders called the Mahindra EarthMaster SX. Interestingly, the company is making big claim with the promise of a disruptive customer value proposition.
Mahindra launches BS4 backhoe loader with better productivity
Mahindra’s Construction Equipment Division (MCE) has launched its new range of BS4 backhoe loaders called the Mahindra EarthMaster SX. Interestingly, the company is making big claim with the promise of a disruptive customer value proposition
Infra push for mini equipment
According to Arizton’s latest research report, India’s construction equipment market will grow at a CAGR of 8.9 per cent during 2022-2028. Mini excavators hold a decent share in the overall construction equipment industry.
$5.13 Bn Opportunity!
Growing at a CAGR of 9.4 per cent, the Indian backhoe loader market is likely to touch $5.13 billion from $1.77 billion in 2021.
Mahindra launches BS4 backhoe loader with better productivity
The company is guaranteeing the highest productivity per litre in the segment else they will take the machine back. Moreover, an uptime service guarantee is also being offered to customers.
Schwing Stetter’s 14 new products
Schwing Stetter India strongly believes in being customer-first. Over the past few years, the company has observed a growing need to become increasingly cost-effective for customers.
Mahindra unveils ‘G75 Smart’ Motor Grader
Mahindra’s Construction Equipment Division (MCE), a part of the Mahindra Group, announced the expansion of its road construction equipment range with the launch of the brand-new Mahindra RoadMaster G75 Smart – “Profit Ka Partner”.
Poised for growth
With the mining segment getting government support in a big way, the truck and tipper segment will witness growing demand in the days to come.
Eyeing new heights
The year 2021 gave numerous ups and downs for the construction equipment and equipment financing industries. When the year comes to an end, the sectors look forth towards infrastructure as the ‘Growth Puller’ for the period ahead.
infra demand boosts rental market
Rental is the future. Infrastructure stimulus measures and pent-up demand in the Indian market suggest growth ahead for equipment rental firms.
CII Excon 2021 to aid India to become second largest CE market by 2030
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has announced the 11th edition of Excon, South Asia’s largest construction equipment, and construction technology trade fair, which will take place at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru from May 17-21, 2022.
Upgrading Technology
Commonly used to construct and maintain gravel and dirt roads, motor graders have also prepared building foundations and drainage ditches, making them popular with government agencies and contractors.
What new construction equipment will 2022 bring?
The outlook on India’s construction equipment sector is optimistic since the country’s needs for infrastructure will continue to grow massively.
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.
Tech Drives Backhoes
Backhoe loader manufacturers are leveraging digital technology by integrating Big Data and the Internet of Things in their models.
Mahindra’s new BSIV CE range
Mahindra & Mahindra, part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group, introduced its BSIV compliant construction equipment with the launch of the new BSIV compliant Motor Grader - Mahindra RoadMaster G9075 & G9595 & Backhoe Loader – Mahindra EarthMaster SX, VX under the aegis of its Construction Equipment business.
Mahindra launches BSIV construction equipment range
Announces entry into lower HP BHL segment with EarthMaster SX Smart50
BEML privatisation moves into phase 2
In January this year, the Central Government had invited expressions of interest (EoI) for the strategic sale of 26 per cent stake in Bharat Earth-Movers (BEML).
More options than ever
Attachments for construction equipment allow the base machine to do multiple tasks on a job site. There are several distinct types of heavy construction equipment, each with its own set of uses.
BEML privatisation moves into phase 2
Earlier, interested bidders were told to submit their EoIs on or before March 1. However, the Government recently extended the deadline for submitting preliminary bids till March 22.
Mahindra Logistics appoints Dr Anish Shah as Chairman
Mahindra Logistics (MLL), a leading provider of logistics and people transport services, today announced the appointment of Dr Anish Shah as the Chairman of the Board, effective April 2, 2021.
Mahindra new SUV project codenamed W601 to be branded XUV700
The XUV700 is an all new, authentic, global SUV set to redefine benchmarks in the SUV segment and get your hearts racing with its sci-fi technology, spirited performance and first-in-class features.
Mahindra offers India’s first one-stop solution for vehicle scrapping
The agreement with MMRPL will enable customers get a hassle free and transparent deal under one roof. Any customer intending to purchase a new Mahindra Vehicle by scrapping/exchanging the old vehicle which is more than 15 years can do so at any Mahindra dealership.
Bounce back
Construction equipment finance has bounced back after the pandemic-forced lull.
Mahindra’s farm equipment sector sells 29,817 units in India during March 2021
Domestic sales in March 2021 were at 29,817 units, as against 13,418 units during March 2020.
Mahindra Logistics appoints Dr Anish Shah as Chairman
He is the Deputy Managing Director and Group CFO of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Limited. He is designated to take over as the Managing Director and CEO of M&M from April 2, 2021.
Mahindra Group Appoints Manoj Bhat as Group CFO
Mahindra & Mahindra announced the appointment of Manoj Bhat as the Group Chief Financial Officer with effect from 2nd April 2021. Dr Anish Shah the current Deputy Managing Director and Group CFO of the Mahindra Group will assume the role of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer from 2nd April 2021. Manoj Bhat will report to Dr. Anish Shah and will be a part of the Group Corporate Office Leadership Team.
Amazon, Mahindra Electric tie-up to strengthen electric mobility
Amazon India announced its partnership with Mahindra Electric to further strengthen its commitment towards electric mobility in the country. In 2020, Amazon India had announced that its fleet of delivery vehicles will include 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025 in India.
Mahindra Group appoints Manoj Bhat as group CFO
Mahindra Group appoints Manoj Bhat as group CFO
M&M farm equipment sector posts 23% growth in Dec 2020
Mahindra & Mahindra Farm Equipment Sector (FES) sold 21,173 units in the domestic market in December 2020, as against 17,213 units during last December, an increase of 23 per cent
Mahindra Logistics adds more space
Mahindra Logistics (MLL) added more than 0.75 million sq ft area to its existing ‘Built-To-Suit’ warehousing capacity in Hyderabad and Chennai.
Mahindra’s Zaheerabad plant to be hub for new K2 tractor series
The K2 series aims to create a light-weight tractor program for both domestic and international markets
Mahindra Logistics expands warehousing capacity
The facilities are developed to sustainable standards and allow MLL to provide flexible and scalable fulfilment and integrated distribution solutions.
Road Equipment: Road to Recovery
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has big plans of constructing expressways, national highways, state highways and rural roads in the coming years. However, any uncertain economic situation in future may affect the recovery of the market as this will affect the payment of contractors, financing and thus equipment mobilisation.
Backhoe Loaders Bouncing Back
In the current market conditions, the customer focus will be on equipment with better productivity and cost saving. Backhoe loader with its multi-utility advantage and competitive price will drive the demand in the current market scenario.
Mahindra launches new telematics platform
Mahindra Truck and Bus (MTB), a part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group, announced the launch of its connected vehicle technology, Mahindra iMAXX.
Mahindra’s tractor sales post 28 per cent growth in July 2020
Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) announced its tractor sales numbers for July 2020.
Mahindra launches Sarpanch Plus tractor series in Maharashtrasolution
Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector recently introduced its new Sarpanch Plus range of tractors in Maharashtra, the 575 Sarpanch Plus, an upgrade of its popular 575 Sarpanch. The new series offers models spanning multiple HP-points in the 30 HP (22.37kW) to 50 HP (37.28kW) category.
Mahindra launches Sarpanch Plus tractor series in Maharashtra
Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector recently introduced its new Sarpanch Plus range of tractors in Maharashtra, the 575 Sarpanch Plus, an upgrade of its popular 575 Sarpanch
We are looking at positive growth this year
Gulf Oil has been in the oil and lubricants business catering to commercial vehicles and two-wheelers.
Mahindra sells 22,329 tractors in India in January 2020
Mahindra & Mahindra?s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) announced its tractor sales numbers for January 2020. Domestic sales in January 2020 were at 22,329 units, as against 20,948 units during January 2019.
Mahindra BLAZO X range receive BS6 homologation certificate
Mahindra Truck and Bus (MTB) received the BS6 homologation certification for its BLAZO X heavy commercial vehicle range from the Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT).
iQuippo launches upgraded financial portal
iQuippo, India?s first digital marketplace for infrastructure equipment, launched its upgraded financing portal (www.iquippo.com) and became the first digital platform in the country to digitise the co-lending programmes of banks and NBFCs.
Mahindra displays BLAZO X tipper range
Mahindra Truck and Bus displayed its range of tippers at the Excon 2019. These tippers are best suited for construction related applications.
Mahindra showcases 5 new CE products at Excon
Mahindra Construction Equipment (MCE) participated in the 10th edition of Excon 2019, the largest construction equipment event in South Asia and launched five new products.
We will launch new models tailored to the needs of the Indian customer
Mahindra & Mahindra's foray into the construction equipment industry comes on the back of seven decades of experience in making tough, rugged and durable utility vehicles and tractors.
Schwing Stetter launches new concrete truck mixer range
Schwing Stetter India, one of the leading concreting equipment manufacturers in India, announced the launch of its new premium variant of concrete truck mixers ?Super? 7?, in association with Mahindra Powerol.
Doosan Bobcat India hosts financiers meet
The compact construction equipment sales is gaining momentum in the Indian context and therefore the easy availability of financing options for customers is inevitable.
Mahindra Unveils New ICV Range
Mahindra's Truck and Bus Division (MTBD) unveiled the FURIO, its brand new range of Intermediate Commercial Vehicles (ICVs).
Doosan Bobcat India hosts financiers meet
Doosan Bobcat India (DBIN) organised a financier meet at its manufacturing facility in Chennai.
iQuippo organises Paison Ki Nilami
Commenting on this occasion, Anant Raj Kanoria, CEO, iQuippo, said, ?We have noticed that in the market customers always want to negotiate pricing and interest rates and we through our platform want to digitise and make this process transparent
Mahindra FES sells 23,539 units in India in May
Mahindra & Mahindra?s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) announced its tractor sales numbers for May 2019. Domestic sales in May 2019 were at 23,539 units, as against 28,199 units during May 2018.
Transforming Skill Landscape
Shortage of skilled operators has been a major challenge faced by the infrastructure and construction industry for the past many years.
Pushing Growth
Motor grader market has seen growing in the past couple of years with applications spreading into rural road projects as well as in highways.
Mahindra first Indian brand to roll out 3 million tractors
Mahindra & Mahindra announced that it had become the first Indian tractor brand to roll out three million tractors. Mahindra is currently the world?s largest farm tractor manufacturer by volume and India?s leading tractor manufacturer for over three decades.
Mahindra launches FURIO truck
Mahindra's Truck and Bus Division (MTB) announced the commercial launch of the FURIO, its brand-new range of intermediate commercial vehicles (ICVs) with an unprecedented guarantee of "More Profit or Truck Back".
Mahindra FES sells 20,948 units in India during January 2019
Mahindra & Mahindra?s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) announced its tractor sales for January 2019. Domestic sales in January 2019 were at 20,948 units, as against 20,822 units during January 2018.
Mahindra launches FURIO truck
Mahindra?s Truck and Bus Division (MTB) announced the commercial launch of the FURIO, its brand-new range of intermediate commercial vehicles (ICVs) with a guarantee of ?More Profit or Truck Back?.
Reaching out to infra needs
Government's high spending on infrastructure projects drives the demand for construction equipment while earthmoving equipment being the largest used equipment category leads the growth.
Mahindra launches new motor grader
Mahindra & Mahindra announced expansion of its road construction equipment with the launch of another Motor Grader -
CASE India to showcase PRODUCTS in bauma CONEXPO INDIA
CASE 1107EX soil compactor featuring a new FPT Industrial S8000 engine that delivers 100 HP at 2,200 rpm.
Equipment Pulse
With the construction equipment market is on a growth path, Equipment India explores the market scenario of construction equipment and allied products and services.
"Backhoe loader industry continues to grow"
The backhoe loader industry in the past two years has grown consecutively over 20 per cent year-on-year.
Mahindra launches BLAZO X range of HCV trucks
Mahindra Truck and Bus (MTB) introduced the BLAZO X, HCV range of trucks, an upgrade of its popular BLAZO trucks.
Mahindra tractor sales posts 18 per cent growth in Nov 2018
Mahindra & Mahindra?s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) announced its tractor sales numbers for November 2018. Domestic sales in November 2018 were at 25,159 units, as against 21,271 units during November 2017.
On a Smooth Path
As roads and highways construction continues to be on the top gear, more mechanisation is taking place in rural roads with motor graders finding more traction in the coming years.
Mahindra in strategic partnership with Castrol India
Mahindra & Mahindra and Castrol India announced the signing of a new strategic partnership agreement between the two companies.
Mahindra unveils new ICV range
Mahindra's Truck and Bus Division (MTBD) unveiled the FURIO, its brand new range of Intermediate Commercial Vehicles (ICVs). FURIO marks the company's entry into the ICV segment and is set to make Mahindra a full range commercial vehicle player.
Schwing Stetter launches premium transit mixer range
Schwing Stetter India announced its partnership with Mahindra Powerol to launch its new premium variant of concrete truck mixer series, 'Super Six'. In an industry-first initiative, Schwing Stetter and Mahindra Powerol have joined hands to launch this fuel-efficient product.
We are in line with the BS VI implementation timelines
The HCV volumes of Mahindra has grown considerably in FY18, with an enormous growth in the market share. Vinod Sahay, CEO - Mahindra Truck and Bus Division, Mahindra Construction Equipment Division, Mahindra & Mahindra shares more on the company's plans in line with the market developments.
Schwing Stetter launches premium concrete truck mixers
Schwing Stetter India announced its partnership with Mahindra Powerol to launch its new premium variant of concrete truck mixers, Super Six. In an industry-first initiative, Schwing Stetter and Mahindra Powerol have joined hands to launch this fuel-efficient product.
Mahindra unveils new ICV range
Mahindra?s Truck and Bus Division (MTBD) unveiled the FURIO, its brand new range of Intermediate Commercial Vehicles (ICVs). FURIO marks the company?s entry into the ICV segment and is set to make Mahindra a full range commercial vehicle player.
Honouring the unsung heroes
Change, Road Safety and Innovation were the mantras of the seventh edition of Mahindra Transport Excellence Awards held recently in New Delhi, where the who's who of Indian road transport sector gathered and various outperformers of Indian transport were honoured.
Improving economy
Attachments can help a machine to perform diverse range of secondary functions. Some attachment manufacturers also offer customised or purpose-built attachments. This offers equipment do multipurpose jobs at project sites.
Attachments: Save big
In construction and mining equipment, attachments can play crucial role to bring in productivity and economy in operations. These attachments are being used in construction, mining, and material handling operations. In construction, these secondary tools are used to demolish old structure and reconstruct a new one
Mahindra launches Novo 65 HP & 75 HP tractors
Mahindra & Mahindra?s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) announced the launch of Novo 65 HP and 75 HP tractors. This range of Mahindra Novo tractors is technologically most advanced and stylishly designed, according to the company.