Infrastructure spending has risen sixfold since 2014 to US$ 128.56 billion, says Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi
- IBEF
- April 15, 2026
India’s annual infrastructure spending has increased six-fold to over Rs. 12 lakh crore (US$ 128.56 billion), compared with less than Rs. 2 lakh crore (US$ 21.43 billion) before 2014, Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi said while dedicating the 210-km Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to the nation in Dehradun. The sharp rise in capital expenditure underscores the government’s long-term strategy of using public infrastructure investment as a growth multiplier, strengthening logistics efficiency, reducing travel time and supporting regional connectivity. The newly inaugurated expressway, built at Rs. 12,000 crore (US$ 1.29 billion), is expected to significantly improve movement between Delhi, Uttarakhand and adjoining industrial zones while also integrating wildlife protection corridors.
The broader infrastructure push is strategically significant for India’s economic expansion, as sustained investment in roads, logistics corridors, industrial connectivity and urban infrastructure continues to crowd in private capital and enhance manufacturing competitiveness. The six-fold increase since 2014 also reflects the government’s focus on building future-ready transport and logistics ecosystems, aligned with the long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Stronger infrastructure creation is expected to improve supply-chain resilience, reduce freight costs and support faster movement of goods and passengers across high-growth economic corridors.
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