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Montra Electric Delivers India’s 1st ‘PM E-DRIVE’ Certified Electric Truck

Montra Electric Delivers India’s 1st ‘PM E-DRIVE’ Certified Electric Truck

Montra Electric (e-M&HCV business vertical), part of the Murugappa Group, has achieved a significant milestone in India’s clean mobility journey by becoming the first heavy-duty electric truck manufacturer in the country to receive certification under the Government of India’s PM E-DRIVE Scheme. Marking this achievement, the company has also delivered the country’s first PM E-DRIVE–certified electric heavy truck, Rhino 5538 EV 6×4 Tractor[Read More…]

by January 28, 2026 News
Engineering for 24×7 Construction Operations

Engineering for 24×7 Construction Operations

As mining and construction operations increasingly shift to continuous-duty cycles, drivetrain and mobility specialists are rethinking productivity, durability and uptime, writes Upendra Kasbekar.  At EXCON 2025, beyond the display of large machines and heavy iron, attention turned to the subsystems that ultimately decide whether equipment can operate reliably around the clock. With rising payloads, tighter project timelines and shrinking tolerance[Read More…]

by January 20, 2026 Uncategorized

Engineering the Future of Concrete

As construction sites move towards cleaner, smarter and more integrated solutions, Putzmeister reinforced its global leadership in concrete equipment at EXCON 2025, writes Upendra Kasbekar. At EXCON 2025 in Bengaluru, Putzmeister presented one of its most expansive product showcases to date, unveiling more than 13 new machines across concrete pumping, batching and mixing applications. The display reflected the company’s intent[Read More…]

by January 20, 2026 Uncategorized
Propelling Electrification Of Heavy Tippers

Propelling Electrification Of Heavy Tippers

As electrification gathers pace in mining and construction haulage, Propel Industries strengthened its electric heavy-duty portfolio at EXCON 2025, writes Upendra Kasbekar. At EXCON 2025 in Bengaluru, Propel Industries underlined its intent to scale electric mobility into applications traditionally dominated by diesel. The company used the platform to launch multiple electric tipper models along with a connected technology and service[Read More…]

by January 20, 2026 Uncategorized