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operation. Ltd, addressing applications in road building, compaction,
Smart Construction brings together machine data, digital material handling and general construction.
design information, 3D jobsite data and remote connectivity to An important addition to our offering was the recent
provide greater visibility of work progress and help customers partnership with FAYAT Road Equipment Division India for
make faster, more informed decisions. Solutions such as Smart BOMAG’s specialised road construction equipment.
Construction Dashboard, 3D Machine Guidance and Smart L&T will market and support BOMAG road milling machines,
Construction Remote can support functions such as jobsite soil stabilisers and cement spreaders in India, including sales,
visualisation, machine guidance, progress monitoring, design- after-sales support and the supply of spares.
data transfer and remote machine support. The BOMAG portfolio complements our existing road
The larger objective is to help customers improve accuracy, machinery range from Pai Machines and allows us to address
reduce rework, utilise machines and resources more effectively a broader spectrum of road construction, rehabilitation and
and bring greater predictability to project execution. maintenance applications.
At bauma CONEXPO, our focus was therefore on demonstrating
how equipment and digital technology can work together to How are customer expectations changing in areas such as
support the next generation of infrastructure development in productivity, fuel efficiency, uptime, safety, ease of operation
India. and Total Cost of Ownership, and how is this shaping your
product strategy?
What key products and solutions did L&T Construction & Customer expectations are becoming increasingly outcome-
Mining Machinery showcase at bauma CONEXPO INDIA oriented. The decision is no longer based only on the initial
2026, and how does the recently added BOMAG portfolio cost of the machine or its rated performance; customers are
strengthen your offering? looking at how consistently and economically the equipment
Equipment we displayed at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026 performs over its entire working life.
covered a wide range of construction and infrastructure This has brought greater focus on fuel consumption, reliability,
applications. maintenance requirements, operator comfort, safety and
From Komatsu, we showcased the PC30, PC35, PC81, PC205 machine availability. Customers also expect equipment to
and PC225 hydraulic excavators, along with the D85 dozer. be easier to operate and maintain, particularly as availability
The range spans compact equipment for confined and of skilled manpower becomes an important consideration at
urban applications through to machines suited for general job sites.
construction, infrastructure development and heavier Accordingly, our approach is centred on matching the right
earthmoving. machine to the application, improving operating efficiency,
The line-up also included the L&T 1190D Soil Compactor, enhancing durability and component life, simplifying
L&T 990HFi Tandem Compactor, L&T 9020 Wheel Loader maintenance and incorporating features that support safer
and L&T 315R Skid Steer Loader, from Pai Machines Private and more comfortable operation.

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