The Indian construction industry contributes nearly 9% to the GDP and employs more than 71 million people, yet it continues to grapple with regulatory, labour and technological challenges. In this exclusive interview, Jayesh Rajpurohit – Co-Founder and CEO of Brick & Bolt – one of India’s tech-driven construction companies, discusses the industry’s pain points, the rising cost of materials, their expansion roadmap and how AI and sustainability are transforming the sector.