Infrastructure has been India's most reliable growth engine—until now.
06 Feb 2026 | 212 Views | By Autocar Professional Bureau
This month's cover story examines why the construction equipment sector is experiencing a rare and complex slowdown, even as exports rise and mining demand rebounds.
What's causing the slump?
We trace the disconnect between policy intent and ground reality: safeguard duty loopholes exposed by the Indira Dock episode, ...
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This month's cover story examines why the construction equipment sector is experiencing a rare and complex slowdown, even as exports rise and mining demand rebounds.
What's causing the slump?
We trace the disconnect between policy intent and ground reality: safeguard duty loopholes exposed by the Indira Dock episode, election-driven project delays, stretched state finances, and emission norm cost pressures. The sector sits at a critical inflection point—and what happens next will shape India's manufacturing and infrastructure trajectory.
Also in this edition:
Auto components sector review: First-half FY26 performance and FY27 growth outlook
Electric three-wheelers: Growth momentum meets financing roadblocks for EV startups
SIAM conclave insights: How GST 2.0 is influencing demand and what industry expects ahead
VinFast speaks: Global management on India strategy and expansion plans
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