+
L&T’s Hajela: Motor graders may grow at 15-20%
Equipment

L&T’s Hajela: Motor graders may grow at 15-20%

Motor graders are a highly-evolved technology product and now mandatory for the construction of highways. The grader has a strong role in the pre-compaction stage and sub-base preparation with fine grading, spreading and levelling the ground. It uses a hydraulic blade to push large amounts of soil and can be adjusted with a simple lever by the operator. Put together, the market size of graders in India is 1,600 annually.


“The grader has a strong role in the pre-compaction stage and sub-base preparation with fine grading, spreading and levelling the ground. It uses a hydraulic blade to push large amounts of soil and can be adjusted with a simple lever by the operator. We can roughly divide the graders into three categories – small, medium and large,” said Vivek Hajela, Vice President and Head – Construction Equipment Business, Larsen & Toubro, during an interaction with Equipment India, a sister publication of Construction World.

With the Government’s focus on infrastructure development, and with the ambitious vision of Rs 111 lakh crore NIP, the demand for motor graders remains robust for the next 5 to 10 years. “Looking at this, we see a growth potential of CAGR about 15 to 20 per cent in the coming years for the motor graders, which is extremely encouraging for the equipment manufacturers”, adds Hajela.

The Asia-Pacific region remains the largest market for the motor graders market. This growth can be attributed to the factors such as increasing construction activities in countries like China, India, which are the fastest developing nations in the world. The government in the region is spending heavily on developing world class facilities, which are driving the demand for motor graders.

Click here to read full interview.

Motor graders are a highly-evolved technology product and now mandatory for the construction of highways. The grader has a strong role in the pre-compaction stage and sub-base preparation with fine grading, spreading and levelling the ground. It uses a hydraulic blade to push large amounts of soil and can be adjusted with a simple lever by the operator. Put together, the market size of graders in India is 1,600 annually.“The grader has a strong role in the pre-compaction stage and sub-base preparation with fine grading, spreading and levelling the ground. It uses a hydraulic blade to push large amounts of soil and can be adjusted with a simple lever by the operator. We can roughly divide the graders into three categories – small, medium and large,” said Vivek Hajela, Vice President and Head – Construction Equipment Business, Larsen & Toubro, during an interaction with Equipment India, a sister publication of Construction World. With the Government’s focus on infrastructure development, and with the ambitious vision of Rs 111 lakh crore NIP, the demand for motor graders remains robust for the next 5 to 10 years. “Looking at this, we see a growth potential of CAGR about 15 to 20 per cent in the coming years for the motor graders, which is extremely encouraging for the equipment manufacturers”, adds Hajela. The Asia-Pacific region remains the largest market for the motor graders market. This growth can be attributed to the factors such as increasing construction activities in countries like China, India, which are the fastest developing nations in the world. The government in the region is spending heavily on developing world class facilities, which are driving the demand for motor graders. Click here to read full interview.

Next Story
Real Estate

Shriram Properties Launches ‘Codename: The One’ in Bengaluru

Shriram Properties (SPL), a leading real estate developer focused on the mid-market and mid-premium segments, has announced the launch of its latest residential project under the banner “Codename: The One” in Bengaluru’s Electronic City corridor. This feature-rich gated community will offer 340 spacious 2- and 3-BHK residences, with a total saleable area of approximately 5 lakh square feet and an estimated revenue potential of over Rs 3.5 billion. The project is expected to be developed over a span of more than three years.  Strategically located near the Bommasandra Metro stat..

Next Story
Resources

India Warehousing Show 2025 Closes with Strong Global Presence

The 14th edition of the India Warehousing Show (IWS) 2025 concluded successfully at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, drawing participation from over 300 exhibitors across 15 countries and welcoming 15,000+ visitors. Recognised as India’s leading platform for warehousing and logistics excellence, IWS 2025 offered a comprehensive display of cutting-edge automation, sustainable warehousing solutions, and next-gen supply chain technologies. The show was inaugurated by Shri Pankaj Kumar, Joint Secretary – Logistics, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. In his opening a..

Next Story
Equipment

MHIET Launches 450kW Gas Cogeneration System with H₂ Co-Firing

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger (MHIET), part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, has launched a new 450kW gas cogeneration system, the SGP M450, jointly developed with Toho Gas Co.,. The system supports hydrogen co-firing at up to 15 vol per cent, with no loss in performance or reliability.  The system is currently available in the Japanese market, and has been developed from the existing GS6R2 city gas engine platform. Key modifications were made to the fuel gas and engine control systems to enable hydrogen co-firing.   Verified through de..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?