MoSPI Quarterly Infrastructure Performance Dashboard Update
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released its quarterly update of the PAIMANA Performance Monitoring Dashboard, providing comprehensive infrastructure sector performance data for FY 2026-27. The dashboard, launched on April 16, 2026, now tracks 184 indicators across six infrastructure sub-sectors, with 21 new indicators added in this update. The platform monitors performance across five standardized dimensions: Access, Quality, Fiscal Cost & Revenue, Utilization, and Affordability.
Sector-wise Performance Highlights
Civil Aviation: Air cargo traffic surged 12.0% year-on-year to 18.6 lakh tonnes during April-August FY27, indicating broad-based growth in air freight activity. Delhi airport handled the maximum volume of 5.3 lakh tonnes. Foreign tourist arrivals reached 30.49 lakh up to August FY27, registering 2% YoY growth.
Telecommunications: The optical fibre cable network expanded to 7,52,113 km by August 2026, with 29,256 km added during April-August FY27. Wired broadband subscribers grew 12.4% YoY and wireless broadband subscribers increased 12.9% YoY for FY 2025-26. Gram Panchayats connected reached 2,23,814 as of August 2026, with 5,352 added during April-August FY27.
Road Transport & Highways: National Highway projects awarded jumped 62.9% YoY to 2,236.3 km during April-September FY27. Electronic toll collection transactions increased to 225.2 crores during April-September FY27, registering 24.1% YoY growth, with collection value reaching ₹36,994.5 crore (11.7% YoY growth).
Ports, Shipping & Waterways: Major ports handled 390.4 million tonnes of cargo during April-August FY27, representing 7.2% YoY growth. Non-major ports handled 313.4 million tonnes, growing 1.8% YoY. Petroleum and Crude Products remained the largest commodity category at 29.2% of total cargo handled, with 3.1% YoY increase.
Power: Total installed capacity rose 12.1% YoY to 5,32,739.7 MW as of March 2026. Renewable Energy Sources capacity surged 29.5% to 2,23,273 MW, accounting for approximately 42% of total installed capacity.
Railways: Infrastructure strengthened with coaches increasing by 4.5% and locomotives by 6.4% in FY 2024-25. Cumulative electrified track kilometers increased by 4.8% and the number of railway wagons rose by 5.4% in FY 2024-25.
The dashboard provides interactive visualization and time-series analysis for improved accessibility for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders. The next update is scheduled for January 15, 2027.