Indian Infrastructure- Industry Analysis

Government is working towards the development of a national highway network of 2 lakh kms by 2025.

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Robust
Demand

* India has to enhance its infrastructure to reach its 2025 economic growth target of US$ 5 trillion.​

* Cement demand in India is projected to remain robust in the coming years, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7-8% over FY25E-27E, according to a report by JM Financial. ​

* As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the past 4 years until March 2024, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) have amassed US$ 15.60 billion (Rs. 1.3 lakh crore).​​

* According to a Cushman & Wakefield report, India's real estate market saw a surge in investments during the second quarter of 2024, attracting US$ 2.77 billion.​​

Attractive
Opportunities

* Development of infrastructure has a multiplier effect on demand and efficiency of transport and increases commercial and entrepreneurship opportunities.​

* In March 2024, Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple connectivity projects in Kolkata, totaling US$ 1.8 billion.​

* Union Minister of Finance Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to connect 120 new airports over the next 10 years, benefiting four crore additional passengers ​

* As per a report of Morgan Stanley India's infrastructure investment to steadily increase from 5.3% of GDP in FY24 to 6.5% of GDP by FY29.​

* Government has approved 56 new Watershed Development Projects across 10 high-performing states, with a budget of Rs. 700 crore (US$ 80.9 million). ​

Policy
support

* As a part of the Union Budget 2025-26 is complemented with a continuation of the 50-year interest-free loan states for capital expenditure and incentives for reforms., with a significantly enhanced outlay of Rs. 1.5 lakh crore (US$ 17.30 billion). ​

* As per the Union Budget 2025-26 access to relevant data and maps from the PM Gati Shakti portal will be provided to private sector in project planning.

* The Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) is a government initiative aimed at developing modern infrastructure and efficient supply chain management to boost the food processing sector in India. The scheme aims to reduce agricultural wastage, increase the processing level, improve farmers' returns, and create rural employment opportunities.​

Increasing
Investments

* In the Union Budget 2025-26, capital investment outlay for infrastructure has been increased to Rs.11.21 lakh crore (US$ 128.64 billion), which would be 3.1% of GDP.

* FDI in construction development (townships, housing, built-up infrastructure and construction development projects) and construction (infrastructure) activity sectors stood at Rs. 1,35,824 crore (US$ 15.79 billion) and Rs. 2,58,516 crore (US$ 30.05 billion), respectively, between April 2000-March 2025.

* Adani Group has announced an investment of Rs. 30,237 crore (US$ 3.46 billion) in Kerala over the next five years, focusing on infrastructure, logistics, and manufacturing. This significant investment presents attractive opportunities for growth and development in the region.​

Last updated: Aug, 2025

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