Advertisement
Private equity has played a significant role in shaping Indi...
In today’s real estate landscape, fitness is often treated...
In this episode of Prop Personalities, we sit down with Hars...
Luxury real estate is one of the most talked-about segments ...
Welcome to Prop Personalities by Prop News Time - a podcast ...
Infrastructure projects worth over INR 150 crore each have recorded cumulative cost overruns of INR 5.61 lakh crore, according to the latest government data for March 2026. The revised cost of 1,941 central sector projects rose to INR 41.50 lakh crore from an original estimate of INR 35.88 lakh crore. These projects, monitored across 17 ministries, have achieved nearly 48% financial progress. A significant share is in advanced stages, while transport and logistics dominate both project count and investment value. The report highlights ongoing execution alongside newly initiated projects, reflecting a broad pipeline across sectors including energy, urban infrastructure, and water systems.
Infrastructure projects valued above INR 150 crore have recorded cumulative cost overruns of INR 5.61 lakh crore, with the revised cost of 1,941 ongoing central sector projects rising to INR 41.50 lakh crore from the original estimate of INR 35.88 lakh crore, according to a government report released in the past week. Advertisement
The ‘Flash Report on Central Sector Infrastructure Projects’ by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) stated that these projects are being monitored across 17 central ministries and departments. The cumulative expenditure incurred so far stands at INR 19.93 lakh crore, representing approximately 48.02% of the revised project cost.
The data indicates varying stages of project execution. Around 777 projects, accounting for 40% of the total, have achieved over 80% physical progress, while 261 projects, or 13%, have crossed 80% financial completion. The report noted a balanced pipeline, with a concentration of projects at both early and advanced stages, suggesting ongoing project initiation alongside nearing completions.
Sector-wise distribution shows that transport and logistics account for the largest share, with 1,428 projects and a revised cost of INR 22.66 lakh crore, representing 55% of the total revised cost. This includes investments across roads, railways, aviation, shipping, inland waterways and urban public transport systems.
Within ministries, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways leads with 1,120 projects, constituting 58% of the total, and a revised project cost of INR 10.61 lakh crore. The Ministry of Railways is implementing 244 projects, accounting for 13% of the total, but holds the largest cost share at INR 8.37 lakh crore, or 20% of the overall revised value.
The energy sector follows, with 212 projects accounting for 26% of the total revised cost at INR 10.79 lakh crore. Other key sectors include communication infrastructure, with 12 projects valued at INR 2.73 lakh crore, and water and sanitation, comprising 71 projects with a revised cost of INR 2.31 lakh crore.
Projects related to social and commercial infrastructure, including education, healthcare, real estate, and tourism, account for 73 projects with a combined revised cost of INR 0.79 lakh crore. Additionally, 145 projects categorised under ‘others’, including coal, steel and mining, account for INR 2.20 lakh crore.
The report also highlighted that 786 projects fall under the mega category, each valued above INR 1,000 crore, with an original cost of INR 30.48 lakh crore. The remaining 1,155 projects fall within the major category, with individual costs between INR 150 crore and INR 1,000 crore, totalling INR 5.41 lakh crore.
Progress trends show that physical execution has outpaced financial completion in advanced stages, while early-stage projects have seen relatively higher financial outlays, reflecting front-loaded expenditure patterns.
During the month, 25 projects were commissioned, indicating continued movement in project execution despite the rising cost pressures across sectors.
Source - PTI
5th Jun, 2025
25th May, 2023
11th May, 2023
27th Apr, 2023
Advertisement
Facebook
Whatsapp
