After spending a little time around the Cummins India stand at EXCON 2025 one thing became clear quickly: this wasn’t just about showcasing new equipment. It was about how power needs are changing on India’s worksites and how Cummins is responding in real time.
Long familiar to contractors and OEMs as a dependable engine and genset supplier, Cummins used the scale of EXCON to show how its approach has evolved. Cleaner emissions, tighter packaging, better fuel efficiency and, above all, uptime—those themes surfaced repeatedly in conversations across the booth.
INSIDE THE SHOWCASE:
Power that keeps projects on track
A key draw was the CPCB IV+ compliant 82.5 kVA genset. Compact, quieter and designed for round-the-clock operation, it’s aimed at projects where even brief power disruptions can upset schedules—construction sites, mining operations, dense urban projects and fast-growing logistics hubs included. The latest version focuses on practical priorities: more output in less space, better fuel efficiency and simpler compliance with emission norms.
Engines operators already know and trust
Cummins also showcased a broad engine lineup, from the widely deployed QSB4.5 to the India-built L10 and the heavy-duty M15 designed for large mining applications. Across the range, the emphasis was on reliability, easier servicing and longer operating intervals—features that matter as much on site as they do in the boardroom.
A practical view of what’s next
Looking ahead, the B6.7 hydrogen internal combustion engine drew steady interest. Positioned as a realistic step toward lower-carbon operations, it promises diesel-like performance while running on green hydrogen. Supporting this was the compact Single Module™ aftertreatment system, designed to meet emission norms without adding complexity or compromising reliability.
On the ground, not just on paper
When Maximinfra asked Shveta Arya, Managing Director, Cummins India Limited, what stood out most this year, her answer was grounded. “As India’s infrastructure build-out accelerates,” she pointed out, “dependable and sustainable power becomes critical on site—not in theory, but in daily execution.” For her, EXCON was less about making claims and more about “demonstrating how Cummins is solving real operating challenges.”
She pointed to the breadth of the showcase—from the 82.5 kVA genset to next-generation engines and emission solutions—as “evidence of how the company is balancing immediate market needs with longer-term sustainability goals.” What struck her most, though, was the “quality of engagement.” Visitors weren’t just browsing; they were asking specific questions, sharing operating feedback and aligning around where the sector is headed.
Momentum beyond the show floor
That confidence is backed by momentum. Coming into EXCON, Cummins India reported strong growth in Q1 FY26 across both domestic and export markets, driven by infrastructure activity and demand for power solutions. At the same time, the company has been steadily expanding its portfolio, including recent additions such as containerised Battery Energy Storage Systems for industrial, commercial and mining applications.
Step back and the picture that emerges is of a company steadily broadening its role—from a traditional engine and genset supplier to a wider power-solutions partner spanning engines, emissions, storage and low-carbon pathways. With local manufacturing strength, a deep service network and growing export relevance, that shift carries weight.
Walking away from the stand, the sense was that Cummins India isn’t chasing buzzwords. Instead, it’s doing what it has done for decades: listening closely to customers, engineering around real constraints and evolving alongside India’s infrastructure story. EXCON 2025 simply made that evolution easier to see.
