National highway projects awarded increased 62.9 per cent year-on-year to 2,236.3 km during April-September FY2026-27, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
The increase points to an expansion in the pipeline of highway infrastructure development, supporting connectivity and logistics efficiency, the ministry said in its latest PAIMANA Performance Dashboard update.
The dashboard tracks infrastructure performance across key sectors using standardised indicators. Its latest quarterly update includes data from the respective ministries, departments and official publications.
Electronic toll collection transactions rise 24.1%
Electronic toll collection (ETC) continued to expand across India’s road network during the first half of FY2026-27.
ETC transactions increased 24.1 per cent year-on-year to 225.2 crore during April-September. The value of transactions rose 11.7 per cent to ₹36,994.5 crore over the same period.
The growth reflects the continued adoption of digital tolling systems across highways.
Power capacity and renewable energy installations expand
India’s total installed power capacity rose 12.1 per cent year-on-year to 5,32,739.7 MW as of March 2026, according to the dashboard.
Renewable energy sources recorded faster growth, with installed capacity increasing 29.5 per cent to 2,23,273 MW. Renewables accounted for around 42 per cent of the country’s total installed power capacity.
The figures indicate a rising contribution from renewable sources to India’s overall electricity capacity mix.
Air cargo and foreign tourist arrivals increase
The civil aviation sector recorded growth in cargo movement during April-August FY2026-27.
Air cargo handled increased 12 per cent year-on-year to 18.6 lakh tonnes, reflecting higher freight activity.
India also recorded 30.49 lakh foreign tourist arrivals up to August in FY2026-27, an increase of 2 per cent year-on-year.
Optical fibre network expands across India
The telecommunications sector continued to expand its digital infrastructure.
Cumulative optical fibre cable (OFC) deployment reached 7,52,113 km by August 2026. The network added 29,256 km during April-August FY2026-27.
The number of Gram Panchayats connected also increased to 2,23,814 by August, representing an addition of 5,352 during the same period.
Port cargo traffic records growth
Major ports handled 390.4 million tonnes of cargo during April-August FY2026-27, registering 7.2 per cent year-on-year growth.
Cargo handled at non-major ports increased 1.8 per cent to 313.4 million tonnes during the period.
Petroleum and crude products remained the largest commodity category, accounting for approximately 29.2 per cent of total cargo handled. Cargo in this category increased 3.1 per cent year-on-year.
The figures reflect continued utilisation of port infrastructure for domestic and international trade.
Dashboard expands to 184 infrastructure indicators
MoSPI has expanded the PAIMANA Performance Monitoring Dashboard to 184 indicators, adding 21 new measures to strengthen infrastructure monitoring.
Quarterly data has also been updated for 41 indicators across power, civil aviation, ports, shipping and waterways, and road transport and highways.
The dashboard provides public access to sector-wise infrastructure statistics through a single platform, with accompanying narratives highlighting trends across selected indicators.
The latest update covers developments across transport, energy and digital infrastructure, providing a consolidated view of India’s infrastructure performance during FY2026-27.
