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India’s infrastructure build-out has created one of the world’s most STATS
compelling demand environments for construction equipment. � 136,995 UNITS – Construction equipment sold in India
The opportunity lies not only in the scale of investment, but in the in FY26
widening range of projects underway—from roads and highways
to metros, rail corridors, airports, logistics infrastructure, urban � 17,394 UNITS – Construction equipment exported from
development, industrial projects and energy. The Union Budget India in FY26
for FY2026–27 reinforced this momentum, raising the Centre’s � 95%+ Share of construction equipment sold in India
capital expenditure allocation to a record `12.2 lakh crore. For manufactured domestically
the equipment industry, infrastructure spending translates directly � 60%  70–80% -- Average localisation today, with the
into activity on the ground—and activity drives machine utilisation industry’s 2030 target
across earthmoving, lifting, concrete, road construction and
material handling. � `37.11 LAKH CRORE – Value of 1,775 major infrastructure
The diversification of India’s project pipeline is equally important. projects under Central monitoring
Roads remain a major demand driver, but metros require � `19.26 LAKH CRORE – Project expenditure recorded
specialised excavation and lifting, rail and freight corridors need across the monitored infrastructure pipeline
heavy-duty equipment, airports bring large-scale and specialised � 1,246 PROJECTS – Transport and logistics projects driving
civil works, while urban and industrial projects create demand a significant share of infrastructure activity
across multiple equipment categories.

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