The Indian government has spent between ₹74.5 crore [1] and over ₹75 crore [2] on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's overseas trips so far in 2026.
These figures, disclosed by the Ministry of External Affairs in Parliament, highlight the ongoing cost of India's diplomatic engagements and official international visits. The spending reflects the scale of the administration's efforts to maintain global ties and strategic partnerships.
According to parliamentary data, the total expenditure on the prime minister's foreign travel since 2021 has reached ₹550 crore [1]. This cumulative total shows a steady increase in spending over the last several years.
In 2021, the government spent ₹36 crore [1] on these visits. Expenditure rose to ₹55 crore [1] in 2022 and ₹93 crore [1] in 2023. The spending continued to climb in 2024, reaching ₹109 crore [1].
The highest single-year expenditure recorded in the data occurred in 2025, when the government spent over ₹180 crore [1] on the prime minister's international travel.
The most recent figures for 2026 show a range of ₹74.5 crore [1] to over ₹75 crore [2], depending on the reporting source. These costs are used to fund the logistics and diplomatic requirements of the head of government during official state visits.
“The total expenditure on the prime minister's foreign travel since 2021 has reached ₹550 crore.”
The steady increase in travel expenditure from 2021 to 2025 suggests a period of intensified diplomatic activity and a strategy of high-visibility leadership on the global stage. While 2026 spending is currently lower than the 2025 peak, the overall trend indicates a long-term commitment of public funds to support the prime minister's international presence.
