I am happy to launch the second edition of Dun & Bradstreet’s publication on the Indian infrastructure sector, ‘India’s Leading Infrastructure Companies 2008’. The publication highlights the current status and future prospects of India’s infrastructure sector. Dun & Bradstreet’s global footprint and market reach will ensure that the publication will draw the attention of global industry leaders and policy makers towards the Indian Infrastructure sector, which is poised for a quantum leap.

The rapid growth of the Indian economy has garnered interest across the globe, and India has emerged as a favourable investment destination over the last few years. In FY08, the country’s GDP is estimated to have grown by 9%, over and above the 9.6% growth in the previous year. While India’s economy is expected to continue to grow at a reasonably healthy rate in FY09, given the current global scenario, we do expect growth to slow down. However, despite the anticipated slowdown, infrastructure in India not only needs to be modernised but also requires substantial addition. A rise in infrastructural spending would ensure long-term sustainability of economic growth and will also create incremental economic opportunities.

This publication ‘India’s Leading Infrastructure Companies 2008’ highlights the performance and the future plans of the leading companies in the infrastructure sector in India. As development of the infrastructure sector takes centre stage, this publication will provide a well-researched information source on the industry.

At Dun & Bradstreet, we will continue to endeavour to meet your expectations from our publication.

David J. Emery
President
International Partnerships & Asia – Pacific
Dun & Bradstreet