Road and rail ministries lead in capex spending, outpacing national average in H1 FY2025-26

CHENNAI: India’s capital expenditure (capex) momentum remained strong in the first half of FY2025-26, with the ministries of road transport and highways and railways surpassing the national average, according to the latest data from the Controller General of Accounts (CGA).

Between April and September 2025, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways utilized 63 percent of its Budget estimates, while the Ministry of Railways spent 57 percent. In comparison, the overall central government capex stood at 52 percent of the Budget estimates for the period, underscoring the government’s continued focus on infrastructure-led growth.