Customers in the construction sector are in search of higher-capacity trucks. The truck industry catering to mining and construction segment is in a transition mode as segmental shifts are taking place in terms of GVW, vehicle power, and performance Haulage trucks are being used for the transportation of aggregates, which is a new phenomenon.

Ajax Fiori launched the very first 26 m boom pump in the Indian industry. Made out of high grade and light weight steel, the 70 cu m output can be mounted on a 4X2 chassis. These traits of AF 26ZX makes this machine an economical choice for customer, according to the company.

Excon 2017 held from December 12-16 brought about the reflection of new optimism visible in the construction equipment market. The expo spread across 250,000 sq m housing 925 exhibitors including 275 companies from across the globe, was the biggest edition in its history so far.

Construction industry is moving at a faster pace and hopefully next year will be a busy time for everybody as the road is now clear for developments. People can take full advantage of this positive situation. In the components segment, there are more electronics and automation coming in now.

Foundation of Infrastructure Research Studies Training (FIRST) hosted the 15th CONSTRUCTION WORLD Annual Awards at ITC Grand Central, Parel, in Mumbai.

Recently, the Supreme Court heard an application by the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers' Association (ICEMA) and the Tractor Manufacturers' Association (TMA) as they sought a clarification on the ban on the registration of BS-III vehicles after March 31, 2017.

It was 6.15 p.m. with 15 minutes more to go for the mega event of the infrastructure equipment industry. Meanwhile, the Viceroy Hall at the heritage Claridges Hotel located in New Delhi's famed Lutyen's Zone was already filled to capacity.

The construction equipment segment in India has something to cheer about from the Budget measures such as more fund allocation to rural roads and highways construction, and announcement of infrastructure status to affordable housing.

In India, largely the coal produced is consumed locally, and not exported. Coal India is not able to reach their target of coal production. For higher production and for meeting the target, they need good machines.