CII Holds Summit on Advancing Mining & Construction Equipment for a Sustainable Future

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), through its National Mining and Construction Equipment Division, organised the National Mining and Construction Equipment Summit 2026 on 14 July 2026 in New Delhi. Titled “Advancing Mining & Construction Equipment for a Smarter and Sustainable Tomorrow,” the Summit brought together policymakers, industry leaders, OEMs, component manufacturers, mining and construction companies, financial institutions, technology providers, researchers, startups, and other stakeholders to deliberate on the sector’s future and chart a roadmap for its next phase of growth.

Addressing the gathering, Smt Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India, observed, “The future of India's mining sector lies in integrating advanced technologies such as AI, digital mine monitoring, underground mining solutions, coal gasification, and green mobility with policy reforms and skill development. These capabilities will strengthen resource security, improve ESG performance, and unlock new opportunities for domestic manufacturing and innovation.”

H.E. Prof. Anil Sooklal, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to India, South African High Commission, stated, “India and Africa have built a strong political and economic relationship. The next chapter lies in translating that trust into deeper collaboration across mining, critical minerals, infrastructure and manufacturing to unlock new opportunities for growth and industrial development.”

“Indonesia and India are natural partners in shaping the future of mining and industrial development. By combining Indonesia’s resource strengths with India’s engineering, manufacturing, and technological capabilities, we can build resilient supply chains, accelerate value-added manufacturing, strengthen energy security, and create a more sustainable and globally competitive industrial ecosystem for both our nations,” said Dr Satya Widya Yudha, Member, National Energy Council, Republic of Indonesia.

“The Indian Construction Equipment industry has achieved a new milestone, with exports growing by 31.5%, reflecting its resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and growing global competitiveness. As Bharat advances its infrastructure and industrial ambitions, the sector must lead through innovation, intelligent technologies, lower environmental impact, and future-ready business models to strengthen its position as a global manufacturing hub,” said Vivek Bhatia, Chairman, CII Mining and Construction Equipment Division, and Managing Director & CEO, TKIL Industries.

During the plenary session on 'Building the Future of India’s MCE Industry: Scale, Sustainability and Global Competitiveness' the panelists drew focus on strengthening domestic manufacturing, aligning policy and investment priorities, and enhancing India’s position in global value chains.

A session on 'Enabling Growth: Policy, Localisation and Global Competitiveness' highlighted that a robust policy and manufacturing ecosystem was critical to unlocking the next phase of growth for India’s MCE sector. Panelists discussed the regulatory and policy frameworks required to promote domestic manufacturing, drive localisation, and improve ease of doing business. Discussions were held on enhancing export competitiveness, addressing operational bottlenecks, and positioning India as a preferred global manufacturing destination for mining and construction equipment.

A panel discussion on 'Smart & Advanced Equipment: Digitalisation, Automation and AI' stressed on rapid advancements in technology for increasing the capabilities and performance of mining and construction equipment. Panelists discussed adoption of digitalisation, automation, IoT, and AI-driven solutions in the MCE sector, for improving productivity, safety, and cost efficiency, and emerging trends such as predictive maintenance, autonomous machinery, and the integration of Industry 4.0 in manufacturing and operations.

At a session on 'Green and Sustainable MCE Solutions' panelists shared pathways to build a future-ready MCE ecosystem through electrification, low-emission technologies, sustainable manufacturing, energy efficiency, circularity, and responsible mining and construction practices. Balancing growth, productivity, and competitiveness with sustainability priorities is the need of the hour. As India accelerates investments in infrastructure and mining, the mining and construction equipment sector needs to transition towards cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable operations.

Released during the event, the CII–BCG knowledge report, Pressing the Throttle: How India’s Mining and Construction Equipment Industry Can Support Domestic Ambitions and Become a Global Force, identified four strategic priorities for accelerating demand in India's mining and construction equipment (MCE) industry:

Infrastructure build-out: roads, railways, metros, ports, airports, urban and logistics systems.
Manufacturing scale-up: PLI-led growth in semiconductors, defence, electronics, automobiles, renewables, and chemicals, with factory and warehousing infrastructure to support manufacturing. To lift manufacturing share to 25% under Viksit Bharat, the sector would need to grow faster than the wider economy and GDP growth.
Critical minerals and resource security: coal and underground coal, iron ore and copper, and the lithium, cobalt, graphite, and rare earths needed for batteries, EVs, and electronics.
Energy transition: solar and wind parks, transmission and grid infrastructure, storage, and green hydrogen, alongside continued baseload reliability.

As per the report, the aggregate signal reflected in the budget: capital expenditure on these MCE-linked sectors rose from roughly INR 2.1 lakh crore in 2020 to about INR 5.5 lakh crore in 2025 and is expected to reach around INR 9–10 lakh crore by 2030. The more useful lens, though, is where that money would go, because each priority requires a different mix of machines, increasingly tilted toward the higher-specification equipment India had historically imported.

The report highlighted a 10-point agenda to unlock the industry's potential, including promoting Make in India through targeted policy; strengthening fleet safety through scrappage and renewal; establishing a single, empowered nodal agency; protecting operators by curbing counterfeit components; developing the Tier-2 supplier ecosystem in clusters to build scale; making bold export moves by setting up subsidiaries in key geographies and building the network to boost exports; bringing in the best technology and steering the mining and construction industry towards automation and mechanisation; building on India’s engineering talent to deepen R&D and innovation; collaborating and co-investing to address the skilled operator gap; and enabling industry to bring technology with the government facilitating adoption.

The MCE sector, currently valued at over USD 18 billion and growing at a strong pace, is emerging as a key enabler of productivity, efficiency, and global competitiveness. The industry plays a critical role across mining, construction, power, transportation, logistics, and industrial development. Beyond its direct economic contribution, the sector is central to infrastructure creation, employment generation, technology adoption, and strengthening India’s manufacturing ecosystem. As the country progresses towards becoming a USD 5 trillion economy, the MCE industry is on the cusp of a major transformation, driven by large-scale infrastructure development, a renewed thrust on domestic manufacturing, and a global shift towards sustainability, digitalisation, and resource security.

📅 Published on: 16 July 2026

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