The 2nd Edition of the CII Mining and Construction Equipment (MCED) Summit 2025, held on 19th May 2025 at The Taj Palace, New Delhi
The 2nd Edition of the CII Mining and Construction Equipment (MCED) Summit 2025, held on 19th May 2025 at The Taj Palace, New Delhi, holds vital importance for the mining and construction equipment (MCE) industry as a whole due to the following reasons:
1. National Platform for Strategic Dialogue
The summit served as a national-level platform bringing together key stakeholders — including government officials, industry leaders, policymakers, OEMs, and technology providers — to address critical issues and align on a shared vision for the sector’s future.
2. Focus on Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
With growing global and national emphasis on sustainability, the summit highlighted the need for:
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Greener technologies
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Energy-efficient machinery
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Circular economy practices
These discussions are crucial for the industry to remain environmentally compliant and socially responsible while driving growth.
3. Promotion of Technological Advancements
The summit showcased the latest innovations in the sector, including:
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Autonomous and electric machinery
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IoT-enabled monitoring systems
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AI-powered predictive maintenance
This promotes digital transformation across the industry, helping companies become more efficient, safe, and globally competitive.
4. Strengthening Infrastructure Vision for India
India’s mining and construction equipment industry is a backbone of national infrastructure development. The summit:
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Aligned the sector with government priorities like Make in India, National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), and Gati Shakti
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Explored strategies to meet the growing demand for infrastructure with resilient supply chains and localized manufacturing
5. Addressing Regulatory and Policy Challenges
Through high-level discussions, the summit:
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Tackled regulatory hurdles
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Explored policy support needed for ease of doing business
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Recommended interventions to encourage domestic production, R&D, and skill development
This empowers stakeholders to work with the government in shaping favorable policies.
6. Industry Collaboration and Capacity Building
The MCED Summit fostered collaboration among:
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Manufacturers
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Contractors
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Researchers
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Financial institutions
This promotes synergies, innovation, and capacity building, especially for MSMEs and emerging players in the sector.
Organizing the 2nd Edition of MCED Summit 2025 at a strategic location like The Taj Palace, New Delhi — close to policy centers — emphasized the importance of integrating industry vision with national development goals. It was a turning point in redefining India’s MCE industry, paving the way for a smart, sustainable, and globally competitive future.