New Delhi: Green fuel and advanced technologies such as electric and hydrogen-operated vehicles are not only environmentally responsible, but also financially beneficial, Nitin Gadkari, Road Transport and Highways Minister said, underlining the important role of stability in the growth of the construction equipment (CE) industry.
Speaking at the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturing Association (Icema) annual session 2025 in New Delhi, Gadkari estimated a strong global demand if CE sector embraces stability, quality and innovation.
The construction equipment industry saw an increase of 3% in FY 25, with equipment sales to 1,40,191 units, while exports increased by 10%. “If the CE industry is actually committed to permanent practices and innovation, the global demand will increase significantly,” he said.
Gadkari emphasized the important need for technological advancement and stability in construction equipment. He reiterated the government’s zero-optional attitude on quality flaws, “We are very strict about quality, whether it is a road or equipment. Anyone will be held accountable to anyone compromising the quality.”
He urged the CE industry to invest in a high-capacity machinery for tunling and pre-comT manufacturing, “We are building tunnels worth 3 lakh crores, but the availability of machinery remains a hurdle. European countries need to advance advanced tunnel boring equipment, we need to adapt such machines for Indian conditions.
The minister assured the members of the industry that policy support is coming up, “We are bringing a new bill in the next Parliament session, which is to solve the challenges facing the CE industry in competition with global players. Your concerns have been heard, and will be addressed.”
Icema of Caterpillar India and Chairman of Managing Director V. Vivekananda said, “To build a safe, more efficient future, we should make skilling mandatory for all operators. It is not just about compliance that quality improvement, minimal risk, and unlocking long -term productivity.”
