What’s New from HD Hyundai at EXCON 2025? | Sharwan Agnihotri Speaks
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Sharwan Agnihotri, Head – Sales (North, West & Central India), HD Hyundai Construction Equipment, outlines the company’s new launches at EXCON 2025, its digital and sustainability focus, and growth priorities for India.
What stood out in HD Hyundai Construction Equipment’s presence at EXCON 2025?
EXCON has long been an important forum where the construction equipment ecosystem comes together – OEMs, dealers, vendors, customers, and academia – to exchange ideas, assess industry progress, and strengthen collaboration. For HD Hyundai, EXCON 2025 is especially meaningful as it serves as the launchpad for a refreshed and upgraded product portfolio.
At the exhibition, we are unveiling our fully upgraded 20-tonne excavator range, now branded as the Smart X Series, built around what we call the “X factor.” Alongside this, we are introducing Emission Stage V wheel loaders and a specially designed machine for the rental segment. This rental-focused product has been engineered to deliver better efficiency and operating economics for customers working under moderate load conditions.
How do these products respond to changing customer expectations around performance and ownership costs?
From the outset, Hyundai has placed strong emphasis on total cost of ownership, which has been a major driver of our growth from 2008 to 2025. Our Chakan manufacturing facility near Pune has already produced over 50,000 machines, reflecting sustained customer trust.
The Smart X Series clearly represents our philosophy. The “X factor” stands for extra performance, extra durability, extra safety, and ultimately, extra profitability for customers. These principles are embedded in every stage of product development and upgrades.
The newly launched 210E excavator, for instance, has been designed to offer higher fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and more economical operation. It is particularly well suited for rental applications, where machines typically operate 8–10 hours a day under moderate working conditions, making reliability and operating efficiency crucial.
What market trends are shaping demand across North, West, and Central India in 2025?
Increasing mechanisation is one of the most prominent trends. Customers are focusing on reliable machines that enable faster project execution. Mini and compact excavators in the 3–3.5-tonne category, once mainly popular in southern India, are now witnessing strong demand in northern and western regions as well. Key applications include agriculture, plantations, horticulture, and real estate development.
Another important trend is growing technological awareness. Customers want advanced yet convenient solutions that provide real-time visibility into machine performance, alerts, and site conditions without physically visiting job sites. This is driving demand for intelligent, connected equipment.
How is HD Hyundai leveraging digitalisation and telematics?
Telematics is no longer optional; it is now a basic expectation. However, digitalisation goes beyond tracking location or fuel usage. It is about using data to enable better decision-making.
Our machines are equipped with advanced telematics systems that collect and analyse machine data through intelligent software. This generates actionable insights and performance reports, allowing customers to optimise operations and improve efficiency.
The system also supports role-based access. Operators can view data related to their machines, owners can monitor entire fleets, and site supervisors can access site-specific information. This structured access ensures efficient fleet management and better asset utilisation.
What steps is HD Hyundai taking toward sustainability?
Sustainability is a responsibility for us. From the beginning, we have focused on developing fuel-efficient equipment, and our machines consistently deliver better fuel economy than many alternatives in the market.
The latest models offer an additional 5–7% reduction in fuel consumption compared to earlier versions. At the same time, we are actively working on electric and hydrogen-based technologies. While HD Hyundai globally has already developed hydrogen and electric machines, in India we are engaging with customers, government bodies, and industry stakeholders to assess readiness and define a practical adoption roadmap.
What can customers and partners expect in 2026?
Our focus will remain on staying close to customers. We plan to further strengthen our dealer and service network to ensure quicker response times and improved support across sales, service, and spare parts.
We will continue launching new products across excavators, wheel loaders, and other segments, while enhancing digital capabilities through AI-driven analytics and decision-support systems. As the ecosystem evolves, initial alternative-fuel offerings may also be introduced.
Why should customers choose HD Hyundai Construction Equipment?
Hyundai means “modern,” and this philosophy defines everything we do. By adopting modern technologies and actively listening to customers, we ensure our machines remain relevant and future-ready.
Our Smart X Series, E Series excavators, VH5 wheel loaders, and upcoming products reflect this commitment. Customers are not just buying machines – they are investing in modern, efficient solutions designed for long-term productivity and profitability.
