India is poised for significant infrastructure growth, with over a dozen marquee projects set to commence or be commissioned in 2025-26. These include developments seen in roads, railways, airports, energy, digital connectivity, and urban infrastructure. The magnitude and variety of these projects mirror the country’s emphasis on enhancing connectivity, stimulating economic activity, and enabling long-term growth.
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Here’s a closer look at some of the most significant projects in all sectors.
Landmark Road and Transport Infrastructure Projects
Delhi to Mumbai Expressway
One of India’s most ambitious expressways, the Delhi to Mumbai Expressway will be 1,386 kilometers and aims to shorten the travel time between the two cities from about 24 hours now to roughly 12. The project will also utilize ‘green technology,’ including solar street lighting and wildlife crossings in efforts to minimize the environmental impact. The expressway is to be completed by October 2025 and will provide a significant boost for logistics and trade paths in western as well northern India.
Ganga Expressway
The 594 km long Ganga Expressway cutting through Uttar Pradesh is likely to be operational by November, 2025. It will provide a huge boost to the connectivity between important cities in Madhya Pradesh as well as contribute towards regional development. With wide river bridges and modern safety improvements, the expressway makes travel quicker and boosts the local economy.
Bharatmala Pariyojana
Bharatmala Pariyojana is one of the largest highway Infrastructure projects in India, expected to cost ₹8.6 lakh crore. Phase one involves 34,800 kilometers of new and upgraded highways and is due to be finished by 2026. The network will facilitate links to the most remote stretches of the country, improve transport movements of goods and open up new opportunities for business and employment everywhere.
Mumbai Coastal Road Project
Mumbai has started construction of a significant east-west coastal road offering controlled-access, which will alleviate traffic burden on the city. The project is intended to be a quicker way for work commuters and better access to business districts. The structure, which is due to be finished by mid-2025, is set to help traffic flow and commerce.
Railway and Metro Network Expansion
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor A 1,506-kilometre rail network for the exclusive use of cargo traffic. As of 2025, it is more than 96 percent complete and projected to become fully operational by December 2025. The project will enable the quicker flow of goods between ports and industrial zones, curbing costs for logistics while limiting demand on passenger rail services.
Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway link
This rail project will connect Jammu and Kashmir through modern rail network construction of the Chenab Bridge, which is the highest railway bridge in the world. It is expected to be completed in 2025, and when completed it will give year-round access to remote areas with the added bonus of boosting regional trade and tourism.
Mumbai to Ahmedabad Bullet Train
The first high-speed rail line in the country, between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, provides another example of this positive change. While phase one won’t be completed until 2028, plenty of construction work is anticipated in 2025 and 2026. This initiative, aimed at redefining the experience of passenger travel, will connect both cities in less than three hours.
Airport Infrastructure
Noida International Airport (Jewar Airport)
The Noida International Airport, which is planned to be one of the largest airports in Asia, comes up with an estimated investment of ₹30,000 crore. It should open by April of 2025 and will serve both domestic and international flights. The airport will ease congestion at Delhi’s main airport and boost economic development in the area.
Navi Mumbai International Airport
Another crucial aviation project in Maharashtra is Navi Mumbai International Airport. It expected to see some 10 million passengers pass through once it starts operations in March 2025, and cost around $1.4 billion (₹18,000 crore) to develop as well. The proposed airport will enhance the connectivity for Mumbai Metropolitan Region and it will also serve to reduce the load on the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Tunnels and Waterways
Zoji La and Z Morh Tunnels
These tunnels will connect Kashmir and Ladakh by road, providing all-weather connectivity between the two regions that often get cut off from each other due to snowfall. The tunnels are due to come into use by 2026 and will provide year-round travel, boosting security and economic activity in the area.
Inland Waterways (Haldia to Varanasi)
Construction of a major inland waterways connecting Haldia to Varanasi is also taking place. It is an investment of ₹5,000 crore and will be in operation by December 2025. The project will further develop river transportation, lessen the burden on roads and rail which are more expensive means to move freight.
Industrial, Smart and Digital Infrastructure Projects
National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation and Smart City
National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) is in the process of planning an industrial corridor and a logistics park across an estimated investment of ₹28,800 crore. These are expected to be completed by 2026 and support manufacturing, job creation and efficient logistics operations in strategic industrial areas.
Digital Highways
To enable digital connectivity and future technologies such as 5G and 6G, approximately circa1_10,000 kilometres offiber-enabled corridors are being developed. These digital highways will allow high speed internet to the countryside and fuel smart city efforts.
Energy and Irrigation Infrastructure Projects
Renewable Energy Parks
India is also still developing vast solar and wind parks in order to reach its renewable energy targets. Some of these parks are currently under construction and are due to begin producing power in 2025-26. This emphasis on clean energy will in turn lessen reliance on fossil fuels and enable the country to strive toward sustainability objectives.
Narmada Valley Development Project
The budget of this large irrigation and potable water project in Madhya Pradesh is ₹79,000 crore. It is intended to increase the availability of water for agriculture and household use, contributing to both rural and urban development.
Summary of Key Infrastructure Projects
| Infrastructure Projects | Sector | Est. Cost (₹ crore) | Completion Target | Key Benefit |
| Delhi-Mumbai Expressway | Roads | 1,00,000 | Oct 2025 | Faster travel and logistics |
| Ganga Expressway | Roads | 36,230 | Nov 2025 | Connectivity in Uttar Pradesh |
| Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase 1 | Roads | 8,60,000 | 2026 | National freight network |
| Western DFC | Railways | 81,459 | Dec 2025 | Efficient cargo transport |
| Noida International Airport | Airports | 30,000 | Apr 2025 | Major aviation hub |
| Navi Mumbai International Airport | Airports | 18,000 | Mar 2025 | Reduce airport congestion |
| Zoji La and Z Morh Tunnels | Tunnels | 6,809 | 2026 | Year-round Kashmir-Ladakh link |
| Mumbai Coastal Road Project | Roads | 14,000 | Mid-2025 | City traffic relief |
| Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train | Railways | 1,08,000 | 2028 | High-speed passenger travel |
Conclusion
Between 2025 to 2026 will be crucial for the infrastructure map of India. These infrastructure projects, spanning highways and airports to renewable energy and digital networks, will change how people travel, work and communicate. As it invests in physical and digital infrastructure, India is building the underpinnings for continuous growth and a better life for hundreds of millions.