Central Infrastructure Projects Cost Hits Rs 37.56 Lakh Crore
MoSPI reports a surge in central infrastructure projects under monitoring, with revised costs climbing to Rs 37.56 lakh crore in September.
India's infrastructure landscape is witnessing a massive expansion, with the total revised cost of central infrastructure projects under monitoring surging to Rs 37.56 lakh crore as of September 2026. This data was revealed in the latest monthly Flash Report released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Monday.
Sharp Rise in Project Volume and Valuation
The report highlights a significant jump in both the number of projects and their overall valuation within a single month. In August, the ministry was tracking 1,731 projects with a combined revised cost of Rs 33.60 lakh crore. By September, this number climbed to 1,853 projects, marking an increase of 122 projects.
The combined revised cost saw a steep rise of Rs 3.96 lakh crore. However, MoSPI clarified that this increase in aggregate value does not automatically signify fresh investments or additional costs for existing works, as the composition and total number of projects being monitored can fluctuate.
Spending and Implementation Progress
When it comes to actual spending, the cumulative expenditure on these ongoing projects reached Rs 17.71 lakh crore by September. This figure represents approximately 47 per cent of the total revised cost of the monitored projects.
For comparison, the August report had noted a cumulative expenditure of Rs 16.33 lakh crore, which at that time constituted 48.59 per cent of the revised costs.
Sector-Wise Dominance
The infrastructure pipeline is heavily skewed toward two primary sectors: transport and logistics and energy. Together, these two sectors account for more than 82 per cent of all projects currently under monitoring.
- Lead Ministry: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways manages the highest number of projects.
- Key Contributors: The Ministry of Railways follows closely, with other significant contributions coming from the ministries of Power, Coal, and Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Scope of Monitoring
The MoSPI Flash Report specifically tracks central sector infrastructure projects that have a cost of Rs 150 crore or more. These projects span across 17 different ministries and departments.
The report also noted positive momentum in project execution, with several works in the railway, road, and power sectors being commissioned during the month of September. These figures are compiled using data submitted by the respective ministries through MoSPI's dedicated infrastructure project monitoring system, reflecting the government's aggressive push toward enhancing energy capacity and transport connectivity across the nation.