SDLG India Announces Rs 1,500 Crore Investment to Boost Manufacturing and Localization
Bengaluru, September 21, 2026: Construction equipment manufacturer SDLG India has announced plans to invest approximately Rs 1,500 crore in India to drive future expansion and capacity building. As the initial phase of this strategy, the company has invested Rs 300 crore in a new manufacturing plant in Gujarat. The facility will support a phased production capacity of up to 3,000 units annually, focusing on wheel loaders, excavators, and electric vehicles while increasing local sourcing from Indian suppliers, SDLG India said in a press release.
In tandem with the expansion, SDLG India unveiled 10 new construction equipment products across diesel and electric excavators, wheel loaders, and motor graders for the infrastructure and mining sectors. The expansion of the company’s manufacturing footprint and dealer network is expected to generate around 2,500 indirect employment opportunities across the country.
Soumyaranjan Dash, Head of Dealer Development and Brand Marketing, SDLG India, said: “This is a defining moment in SDLG India’s journey, and a milestone that reflects our trust in India’s growth story and its emergence as a global manufacturing powerhouse. As India advances its vision of Viksit Bharat, we are proud to align our growth with the spirit of Make in India. We are committed to developing a strong Indian supplier ecosystem, working closely with our local vendor partners to support increasing levels of localization and strengthen the supply chain. Our ambition is to build an ecosystem where SDLG India and its partners can grow together, creating lasting value for all.”
Yang Xiaozhou, Head of Overseas Factory Project, Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. (SDLG), said: “India is entering a significant phase of growth in the construction equipment industry, with the market on track to become the world’s second-largest by 2030, according to ICEMA. This presents a significant opportunity for SDLG to deepen its presence in the country and build on the strong potential we see across sectors. We see India as an important part of SDLG’s long-term global growth strategy.”
