 The share of the Indian construction sector in total gross capital formation (GCF) came down from 60 per cent in 1970–71 to 34 per cent in 1990–91.Thereafter, it increased to 48 per cent in 1993-94 and stood at 44 per cent in 1999–2000.In the 21 st century, there has been an increase in the share of the construction sector in GDP and capital formation.