Corrosion costs India’s infrastructure ₹1.42 lakh crore a year; better protection could save up to ₹49,580 crore: CII-NRI Report
Corrosion is costing India's infrastructure sector an estimated ₹1.42 lakh crore every year , but better prevention and protection measures could potentially save up to ₹49,580 crore annually , according to the CII-NRI Report on the economic impact of corrosion , presented at the CII Annual Infrastructure Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The report identifies infrastructure as the sector with the…
India's infrastructure sector faces an estimated ₹1.42 lakh crore in annual corrosion costs, as outlined in the CII-NRI Report on the economic impact of corrosion. However, implementing better prevention and protection measures could potentially save up to ₹49,580 crore each year, representing a 1.02% reduction in the sector's GDP.
The report highlights that infrastructure encompasses a larger absolute corrosion cost compared to other examined sectors, and its durability is a critical factor for preserving the value of investments in roads, bridges, railways, buildings, airports, ports, and other infrastructure projects. These assets contribute approximately 14.5% to India's GDP, underscoring the significance of asset durability for protecting the economic value of infrastructure investments.
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