One reason why most countries, after the economic downturn last year, announced huge stimulus packages for infrastructure projects was because this would directly increase employment, boost demand and lift the sagging economies. According to data from the World Bank, every 1 per cent increase in infrastructure assets adds another 1 per cent to the gross domestic product (GDP) growth. OPPORTUNITIES “ In India's context, the opportunities are huge. Its poor infrastructure remains a major concern for its required economic growth. However, this is also an investment opportunity, given that if more money is ploughed into this sector, many companies will benefit immensely. This will ultimately translate into more value for shareholders in the long run There is a huge demand and supply gap, which cannot be done within a year or two. More investments will be required in infrastructure over several years for meaningful progress. And the economy will grow at the desir...