The Construction industry of India is an
important indicator of the development as it creates
investment opportunities across various related sectors. The
construction industry has contributed an
estimated 6708 billion to the national GDP in 2011-12 (a
share of around 8%). The industry is fragmented, with a
handful of major companies involved in the construction
activities across all segments; medium sized companies
specializing in niche activities; and small and medium
contractors who work on the subcontractor basis and carry
out the work in the field. In 2011, there were slightly over
500 construction equipment manufacturing companies in all
of India. The sector is labor-intensive and, including
indirect jobs, provides employment to more than 35 million