This issue contains COVER STORY: Stalled but Hopeful - In spite of the present slowdown and resultant sluggishness in the CE market, the long-term growth prospects are still intact; and experts view the huge infrastructure deficit as a major growth driver and prudent steps from the government can bring India back on the growth trajectory. INTERACTIONS with Ramesh Palagiri, MD and CEO, Wirtgen India Anil Bhatia, Director Sales and Marketing, Case India Viraj Parthi, India Country Leader, Terex Mobile Processing Equipment Rajeev Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Friends Equipment VP Mundra, Director, Core Crushing Equipments V Venkataramana, Vice President Marketing, Puzzolana PV Ramdev, Managing Director, Everest Engineering Equipment and lot more. FOCUS: 38 German companies will showcase their innovative products at Excon 2013. SPECIAL REPORT: The Rupee Impact - The depreciation of the Indian rupee has had its adverse impact on the manufacturing sector, specially OEMs who import various components. TECHNOLOGY: Solution for Lifting Needs - Workstation Lifting Systems from Konecranes offer solutions for a variety of lifting needs. SITE REPORT: Compact Crane on the Job. In CASH section Choosing the Right Lubricant - Two important ways to help enhance the performance and durability of a company’s hydraulic systems are to use a high performance hydraulic fluid and to institute a proactive maintenance and oil analysis plan.Innovations from HBC-radiomatic - In the spirit of the motto, safety, efficiency, easy handling, HBC-radiomatic presents its stunning innovations at Excon 2013. Reducing On-site Rework - Prosteel helps PDC Consultants cut the production of second review drawings by 50 per cent. The company completes deliverables four months earlier than expected for iron ore surface mining operation expansion.Innovations in Polymer Chemistry and Process Engineering - Dr Michael Covitch and William Dimitrakis discuss some of the latest innovations that bring new viscosity modifier chemistry to the customer.