India, July 30 -- Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (HCM.F), a Japanese construction equipment company, on Wednesday revised down its annual guidance, below last year's result, citing a higher possibility for a decline in demand, particularly in North America.
The company said: "In the fiscal year ending March 2026, in North America, uncertainty regarding the future due to high interest rates and U.S. tariff policies is intensifying. We anticipate that the challenging demand environment will continue. Additionally, we will carefully monitor the global demand environment, taking into account the potential impact of U.S. tariff policies on other regions."
For the 12-month period to March 31, 2026, Hitachi now expects a net income of ...