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India’s Construction Equipment Bestsellers

2025-09-26

Anand Sundaresan, Director on the Board and Advisor to the Chairman at Ammann India, received the Equipment India Lifetime Achievement Award 2025, as the hall rose and gave him a standing ovation. For an industry that has seen him steer organisations, inspire teams, and raise standards, this moment was more than recognition—it was gratitude.

Sundaresan’s acceptance struck a chord with warmth and humility: “I accept it with pride and dedicate it to my family, colleagues, and the entire construction industry. This award doesn’t mean I’m hanging up my boots just yet—Tiger abhi bhi zinda hai!” The light-hearted remark was met with laughter and admiration, reinforcing the fact that Sundaresan remains a force to reckon with, continuing to contribute to an industry he has nurtured for decades.

Adding poignancy to the tribute was a video message from VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India, who has worked closely with Sundaresan during his tenure there. Sakthikumar reflected on Sundaresan’s vision, leadership, and contribution—a testament to a career that has touched not just companies, but the entire ecosystem.

If Sundaresan represented continuity, Vivekanand Vanmeeganathan, Managing Director, Caterpillar India, represented the promise of the future. Named Equipment India Person of the Year 2025, Vanmeeganathan was applauded for his leadership in navigating Caterpillar through India’s rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape. His stewardship of one of the world’s largest equipment manufacturers in a market as dynamic and competitive as India underlined his ability to blend global best practices with local adaptability. The award was not only a recognition of his professional accomplishments but also a vote of confidence in his ability to lead the industry into a future where technology, sustainability, and scale will converge.

Framing the larger picture, Pratap Padode, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, ASAPP Info Global, reminded the audience of the urgency to innovate: “The use of technology has risen sharply, and government mandates are further accelerating adoption. India must strengthen its own technological base. The talent and experience exist—now it must be channelled into innovation.” Padode put out the case for debating the use of autonomous construction equipment to counter lack of skill and to enhance productivity.

More than awards!

The Equipment India Awards also honoured innovation and sustainability across categories, with winners like Ajax Engineering, Premier Heavy Lift, Tata Hitachi, Bonfiglioli, Schwing Stetter, LiuGong India, Case and JCB India among others. Yet, beyond the trophies, what resonated most was the sense of collective pride in how far the CE industry has come—and how much further it must go.

How the winners are selected

The selection of winners for the Equipment India Awards is based on rigorous research and data compilation led by FIRST Construction Council (FCC), which has been actively involved in industry research and intelligence for over 23 years. FCC, also a member of iCEMA, reaches out to construction equipment manufacturers to collect detailed sales and production information.

Participating companies are requested to provide data on: Model, domestic sales, exports including SAARC, total sales, and production. This information is submitted through an official format provided by FCC.

The Equipment India Awards not only celebrated individual excellence and corporate achievements but also spotlighted the larger transformation underway in India’s infrastructure and construction ecosystem. As India embarks on its next phase of growth, these recognitions serve as both a tribute and a call to action—reminding all stakeholders that building the nation’s future requires resilience, sustainability, and a collective commitment to progress.

Winners of 13th Equipment India Awards 2025

EI Person of the Year 2025

Vivekanand Vanmeeganathan, Managing Director, Caterpillar India

Lifetime Achievement Award

Anand Sundaresan, Director on the Board and Advisor to the Chairman at Ammann India

CSR Company of the Year

Ajax Engineering

Best Rental Equipment Company

Premier Heavy Lift

Best Sustainable Construction Equipment

LiuGong India Construction Machinery

Best After-Sales Service Provider

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

Innovation of the Year – Components and Accessories

Bonfiglioli India

Innovation of the Year – OEMs

Schwing Stetter India

Green Factory of the Year

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

Trainer of the Year

L&T Construction and Mining Machinery

Table 1: Construction Equipment Bestsellers

Category	Winners - 2025
Backhoe Loaders	JCB India
Compaction Equipment	CASE Construction
Crawler Excavators	Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery
Mini Excavators	Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery
Mobile Cranes	Action Construction Equipment
Motor Graders	Caterpillar India
Skid-Steer Loaders	Doosan Bobcat India
Tower Cranes	Action Construction Equipment
Truck Mixer	Schwing Stetter India
Concrete Pumps	Schwing Stetter India
Batching Plants	Schwing Stetter India
Crawler Cranes	Sany Heavy Industry
Piling Rigs	Sany Heavy Industry
Truck-mounted Cranes	Sany Heavy Industry
Asphalt Finishers	Ammann India
Asphalt Plants	Ammann India
Rigid Dump Trucks	Sany Heavy Industry
Wheeled Loaders	JCB India and LiuGong India (*Tie*)
Crawler Dozers	BEML
Self-Loading Concrete Mixers	AJAX Engineering