 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 49.5 million people.