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India Infra Projects Skyrocket Costs by Rs 3.4 Lakh Crore
25 Aug
Summary
- Over Rs 3.4 lakh crore in cost overruns noted in projects.
- 1,775 infrastructure projects across 17 central ministries monitored.
- Transport and Logistics sector leads with 1,246 ongoing projects.
As of July 2026, infrastructure projects in India valued at over Rs 150 crore each have collectively incurred cost overruns amounting to approximately Rs 3.4 lakh crore. This finding comes from a monthly government report that tracked 1,775 ongoing infrastructure projects across 17 Central Ministries and Departments.
The total revised cost for these projects reached Rs 37.1 lakh crore, a significant increase from their original estimated cost of Rs 33.7 lakh crore. Despite these overruns, the cumulative expenditure stands at Rs 19.26 lakh crore, representing over 51% of the revised cost, indicating steady implementation progress.
The Transport & Logistics sector is the most active, encompassing 1,246 projects with revised estimates of Rs 19.81 lakh crore. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways alone manages 993 projects, accounting for 26% of the total revised project cost. The Energy sector follows, with 205 projects representing 29% of the aggregated revised cost.
