Sany, manufacturer and supplier of construction machinery, has launched 22 new products at Excon mega trade fair in Bangalore. The company said in a statement that all the new machines have been exclusively designed for the application in India, while keeping Indian customer requirements in mind. 

The new products come with Sany’s technologically advanced design, ease of operability and reliability and will soon be available all over India through their network, the release said. 

Deepak Garg, Managing Director, Sany and South Asia, said, “We were eagerly waiting for this event to unfold since the last two years. This edition is special as it coincides with the 20th anniversary of our presence in India. To celebrate this occasion, we are launching 22 new products. We are grateful for the trust our customers have shown in us over the past 20 years which has resulted us in gaining the top position in most of the products that we offer.” 

He added, “We have launched several products in the previous editions of Excon. The response has been quite reassuring, we expect the same or rather a phenomenal response this year. Since our product quality and supremacy is unbeatable in the market today, we foresee a record number of booking in this event and later as well.” 

He said that with steep hike in diesel prices, the demand for cheaper biofuel and base oil is rising. Biodiesel can replace fossil fuel as a “clean energy source”. Secondly, the government of India notified that unblended biodiesel shall attract an additional surcharge of INR 2 litre from 1 October 2022. Keeping in view of above developments, Sany has worked with different engine manufacturers on biodiesel and Sany machines are capable of B5 biodiesel, the company said. Customers can use biodiesel and can reduce their cost of operation. Biofuels in India are of strategic importance as it augers well with the ongoing initiatives of the government such as Make in India, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Skill Development, etc. 

The Biodiesel compliant STC200C is the new generation CEV Stage IV truck crane developed to meet taxi job requirements with long boom lengths, low maintenance costs, superior fuel efficiency and best in class Sany designed safety systems. 

The Biodiesel compliant Crawler Crane SCC2000A is the largest crawler machine. It is designed to give the versatility of larger crawler cranes in the footprint of smaller machines. With high-speed winches and specially designed stable chassis, it is perfect for meeting the evolving application needs of the Indian projects. 

The Crawler Crane SCC450A-6 is a companion crane with rotary drilling rigs for concreting application, to hoist or to install attachments. 

The other products include SCC600TB Crawler Crane, SRC400C CEV IV ready Rough Terrain Crane, SR65 Piling Rig, 7. SR125 Piling Rig, SH500 Diaphragm Wall Hydraulic Grab, SY225C-10HD GENe Series Excavator, SY260C-10HD GENe Series Excavator, SY240C-9HD GraMa Excavator, SY390C-10HD GraMa Excavator, SY870-10HD Mining Excavator with Ripper Arm, SY580-10HD Mining Excavator, SY215-9LC Pile Breaker, SY215-9LC with drill attachment, STG170 C-10 CEV-IV Motor Grader, SKT105S Mining Truck, SCM1000C-8 Milling Machine, SRSC45V Reach Stacker, SCP320C1 Forklift, and SMHW48 Material Handler. (MT)

Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles, has announced that it successfully hosted the second Woman Transporters Delegation at its Bhopal plant.

The event saw women leaders in the transport industry exchange ideas, share insights and explore new business opportunities. The discussion revolved around a wide range of topics such as digitisation, alternative fuels and intelligent mobility solutions that provide challenges and opportunities.

The women leaders were given an exclusive tour of Eicher’s Bhopal plant, an interactive session with VECV Executive Management and test drive experience.

Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VECV, said, “At Eicher Trucks and Buses, we firmly believe that inclusivity and diversity strengthen businesses and drives growth. Technology and digital solutions are transforming the industry, making businesses smarter and more efficient. While we are taking steps to improve diversity and inclusion internally through initiatives like an all-woman assembly line in Bhopal, we thank you for working with us to foster innovative approaches in the commercial vehicle industry."

Bhagwan K Bindiganavile, EVP, Strategic Planning, Brand & Communications, VECV, added, “The Indian CV industry is transforming rapidly, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Seven Cs for mobility solutions: Common, Connected, Convenient, Congestion-free, Charged, Clean and Cutting-edge. We appreciated the women leaders focus on balancing the new technologies making logistics more efficient with a people-first approach.”

SS Gill, Chief Commercial Officer, VECV; B Srinivas, COO, Eicher Trucks and Buses; Ramesh Rajagopalan, EVP, Customer Service, Retail Excellence and Network Development and Vimal Mulchandani, EVP- Manufacturing Operation, Eicher Trucks & Buses & Volvo Buses also engaged with the women transporters delegation.

Construction and off-road equipment major SANY has launched what it claims is India's first hybrid off-highway 100-tonne mining dump truck – the SKT130S – with localised manufacturing at its Pune factory.

The truck operates with a 925 kW engine, which generates 3200 Nm of torque, 100-tonne payload capacity and a 61 CuM heaped body capacity, designed for mining applications.

Deepak Garg, Vice-Chairman and MD, SANY India and South Asia, said, “The introduction of the SKT130S is a remarkable achievement in our journey towards driving innovation and self-reliance in India’s mining sector. As India’s first 100-tonne diesel-electric hybrid mining truck, the SKT130S demonstrates SANY India’s commitment to delivering high-performance, efficient and safe solutions to meet the evolving demands of the industry. Our focus on localisation not only supports India’s manufacturing vision but also ensures that we bring cutting-edge technology to enhance productivity in mining operations.”

The SKT130S is expected to achieve fuel savings of 20-25 percent compared to conventional mining trucks. A regenerative braking system enables the high-voltage battery to charge during downhill operation.

The truck includes an intelligent control module for operation management and a 10-inch central control screen for navigation and safety. The cabin meets FOPS/ROPS certification standards, aligning with global safety regulations.

Mumbai-based automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector has announced its wholesales of 424,641 units in FY2025, which marks a 12 percent increase compared to 378,386 units sold last year.

This includes 407,094 units in the domestic market and 17,547 units in exports, which marks a growth of 12 percent and 27 percent YoY respectively.

Hemant Sikka, President – Farm Equipment Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra, said “We have sold 32,582 tractors in the domestic market during March’ 25, a growth of 34 percent over last year. The tractor industry has been witnessing good momentum on account of favourable weather conditions, good reservoir levels, strong rabi outlook and positive terms of trade for farmers. Harvest season has commenced in the northern regions and is expected to progress smoothly across the country. Delivery momentum picked up in the last week of March on account of festivities and momentum is expected to continue in Q1 FY2026 on expectation of very good Rabi crop harvest and improved cash flow in the hands of the farmers In the exports market, we have sold 2,352 tractors, a growth of 35 percent over last year.”

 “We have achieved our highest ever tractor sales in FY2025 with a growth of 12 percent. This is driven by very strong retail sales across the country and lowest ever dealer channel inventory,” added Sikka.

Chennai-based automotive major Ashok Leyland has announced that its defence business has bagged multiple orders valued over INR 7 billion. The company has bagged orders to supply vehicles for troop transportation, logistics and other other specialised mobility requirements under the Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) program.

The contract orders will see Ashok Leyland supply vehicles with serious off-roading and manoeuvrability capabilities such as the Stallion 4x4, Stallion 6x6, Short Chassis Bus and Mobility System Travelling Platform.

Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland, said, “For decades, Ashok Leyland has been a trusted partner in defence mobility. We are immensely proud to have secured these new orders, which reinforce Ashok Leyland’s leadership in the sector and reaffirms our commitment to deliver cutting-edge solutions for the armed forces. The defence business remains a key pillar of Ashok Leyland’s future growth.”

Amandeep Singh, President – Defence Business, Ashok Leyland, said, “As a proud proponent of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat,’ we are committed to strengthening India’s defence capabilities through indigenous design and manufacturing in the Defence mobility sector. Our vehicle platforms ranging from 4x4 to 12x12, packed with contemporary Defence specific requirements, including armouring, known for their versatility and durability, remain the backbone of logistics and specialist needs of Armed Forces. As the largest supplier of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army, we take immense pride in supporting our forces and remain committed to delivering these orders on time. Our future Defence order and tender pipeline is also quite robust.”