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Part of situation: India infrastructure project monitoring and costs (2 clusters)

India infrastructure projects reach Rs 37.56 lakh crore revised cost

MoSPI infrastructure projects transport and logistics cost overrun Indian economy

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) reported that 1,853 central infrastructure projects were under active monitoring as of September 2026. These projects have a combined revised cost of Rs 37.56 lakh crore, up from an original cost of Rs 34.34 lakh crore, representing a cumulative cost overrun of approximately Rs 3.22 lakh crore.

Cumulative expenditure on these projects stands at Rs 17.73 lakh crore, which is roughly 47.21 per cent of the total revised cost. The project pipeline includes 780 mega projects costing Rs 1,000 crore or more, and 1,073 major projects costing less than Rs 1,000 crore.

The transport and logistics sector dominates the pipeline with 1,320 projects valued at Rs 20.07 lakh crore. Within this sector, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways manages the largest share, overseeing 974 projects worth Rs 9.46 lakh crore. The Ministry of Railways follows with 284 projects valued at Rs 7.21 lakh crore. Other significant sectors include energy, coal, and petroleum.

Entities

India · Ministry of Railways · Ministry of Road Transport and Highways · Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

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  • [● 3 SOURCES] The combined revised cost of the monitored projects is Rs 37.56 lakh crore. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.socialnews.xyz
  • [● 3 SOURCES] As of September 2026, 1,853 central infrastructure projects were under active monitoring. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.socialnews.xyz
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The transport and logistics sector accounts for 1,320 projects costing Rs 20.07 lakh crore. www.socialnews.xyz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways manages 974 projects worth Rs 9.46 lakh crore. www.socialnews.xyz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Infrastructure projects recorded a cumulative cost overrun of approximately Rs 3.22 lakh crore.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Cumulative expenditure on these projects is Rs 17.73 lakh crore. www.socialnews.xyz
  • [● 2 SOURCES] 338 projects have crossed 80 per cent financial completion. www.socialnews.xyz
  • [● 2 SOURCES] 654 projects have achieved over 80 per cent physical progress. www.socialnews.xyz

Sources

MoSPI Reports 1853 Infrastructure Projects Valued at Rs 37 Lakh Cr [newsable.asianetnews.com]
Govt spends Rs 17.73 lakh crore on ongoing infra projects [www.socialnews.xyz]
Rs 11,732 crore MoUs at Tirupati CII meet [www.newindianexpress.com]
Tirupati conference attracts 67 MoUs worth Rs 11,732 cr [www.news18.com]