Indian equipment exports jump 32% as domestic demand falls

Neil Gerrard Senior Editor, Construction Briefing

01 September 2026

Construction of high rise buildings in Noida, India (Image: Peppygraphics via AdobeStock - stock.adobe.com) Construction of high rise buildings in Noida, India (Image: Peppygraphics via AdobeStock - stock.adobe.com)

Exports of Indian-made construction equipment increased by 32% in 2025-26, as domestic demand declined.

That’s according to information from the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA).

Total equipment sales fell by around 2% to 136,995 units during the financial year, compared with 140,191 in 2024-25.

Domestic demand declined by around 7%, which ICEMA attributed to slower infrastructure execution and higher equipment prices following the…

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