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Fresh ProjexAugust 20258www.projectstoday.comDominance of Renewal Energy Projects ContinuedIn July 2025, a total of 1,521 new projects valued at Rs 5,94,027.18 crore were announced across various sectors. As compared with the June 2025 numbers, this indicated a tiny increase of 1.48 percent in terms of total fresh investment, indicating that the overall capex scenario remained the same as it was in June. The total investment emanated in the month was dominated by the Renewable energy sector (especially the Solar/Wind power projects).The dominance of Mega projects (Cost of Rs 1,000 crore or more) continued in July 2025, too. The total investment committed by the 123 projects worth Rs 5,08,214.37 crore accounted for 85.55 percent of the total fresh investment seen in the month.BY OWNERSHIPFrom the ownership perspective, the Private sector maintained its dominant position, accounting for 82.31 percent of the total investment value, amounting to Rs 4,88,967.66 crore across 612 projects. Compared with the June 2025 statistics, this indicated a rise of 28 percent. Further, within this, domestic private investors contributed Rs 3,95,776.57 crore (66.63 percent of the total), while foreign investors announced Rs 93,191.09 crore (15.69 percent) of fresh investment. The Government sector accounted for 17.69 percent of the total investment, with 909 projects worth Rs 1,05,059.52 crore. When compared with the preceding month%u2019s investment figures, this indicated a fall of 48.33 percent. This is the lowest figure in the last seven months. Within the Government sector, the Central Government contributed Rs 56,525.15 crore (9.52 percent), and State Governments accounted for Rs 48,534.37 crore (8.17 percent).Some of the notable project proposals announced by the private promoters include a Rs 90,000 crore Haldia Petrochemicals%u2019 High-Density Polyethylene Project at Mulapeta Port in Andhra Pradesh; a Rs 30,000 crore Steel plant of Kalyani Steels at Mulpeta port in Andhra Pradesh; a Rs 20,000 crore Green Ammonia Project of Yamna Ltd. at Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and a Rs 11,000 crore Cement project of JK Lakshmi Cement in Assam.BY SECTORSAmong the major sectors, the Electricity sector emerged as the largest recipient of fresh investments, attracting Rs 2,34,562.47 crore (39.49 percent of the total) from 148 projects. Manufacturing followed, with 176 projects worth Rs 2,02,509.87 crore, accounting for 34.09 percent of the total. The Infrastructure sector ranked third, with 1,145 projects valued at Rs 1,52,707.41 crore, representing 25.71 percent of the total. While the Irrigation sector secured 44 projects worth Rs 2,853.60 crore (0.48 percent), the Mining sector drew minimal capex, with only 8 projects worth Rs 1,393.83 crore (0.23 percent).Electricity: This was the largest investment-attracting sector in July, with Rs 2,34,562.47 crore (39.49 percent) from 148 projects. As observed in the earlier months, bulk Fresh Projex by Ownership: July 2025OwnershipGovernment Central Govt. State Govt.Private Private (Indian) ForeignTotalProjects909225684612552601,521Rs Crore1,05,059.5256,525.1548,534.374,88,967.663,95,776.5793,191.095,94,027.18Share(%)17.699.528.1782.3166.6315.69100.00