₹550 crore spent on PM Modi’s foreign trips since 2021; ₹74.5 crore in 2026 so far: Govt in Parliament
550 crore spent on PM Modi's international travels since 2021, according to official government data presented in Parliament. Minister of State for External
PM Modi’s Foreign Trips: ₹550 Crore Spent Since 2021
Theindiapostdaily.com – 550 crore spent on PM Modi’s international travels since 2021, according to official government data presented in Parliament. Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita shared comprehensive expenditure figures during a Rajya Sabha session, addressing queries from lawmakers Sanjay Singh and V Sivadasan about the financial outlay for the Prime Minister’s overseas engagements.
2026 Travel Costs Reach ₹74.58 Crore
The current year has already seen ₹74.58 crore allocated for PM Modi’s diplomatic missions. This includes the recent journey to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand held from July 6 to July 11. The Norway leg of the five-country European tour in May emerged as the costliest single destination at ₹17.46 crore.
Government sources noted that several 2026 expenditure figures remain provisional pending final bill settlements. The financial breakdown for the June France visit is also being compiled and will be updated accordingly.
Annual Spending Patterns Revealed
The written parliamentary submission detailed year-wise expenditure for PM Modi’s foreign visits:
2025: More than ₹180 crore covered travels to 23 countries including the United States, United Kingdom, France, China, and Japan.
2024: ₹109 crore was spent on engagements across 16 nations such as Russia, Ukraine, the United States, and Brazil.
2023: Foreign visit costs totaled approximately ₹93 crore.
2022: The expenditure stood at ₹55 crore.
2021: Initial records show ₹36 crore dedicated to international travels.
Historical Context and Country Breakdown
550 crore spent on PM Modi’s recent foreign trips represents a significant increase compared to earlier decades. Margherita’s annexure highlighted that the 2011 United States visit cost ₹10,74,27,363, while the 2013 Russia trip required ₹9,95,76,890. France and Germany visits in 2011 and 2013 respectively accounted for ₹8,33,49,463 and ₹6,02,23,484.
For 2025 alone, France received the highest allocation at ₹25,59,82,902, followed by the United States at ₹16,54,84,302. Other major destinations included Saudi Arabia (₹15,54,03,792.47), Brazil (₹17,72,22,144), China (₹10,59,90,561), and the United Kingdom (₹9,91,55,061.39). Additional 2025 countries visited were Mauritius, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Canada, Japan, and several others.
“The details of foreign visits undertaken by the Prime Minister since 2021 and total expenditure incurred on each foreign visit, year-wise and visit-wise, are placed at Annexure-I. For reference, expenditure on the Prime Minister’s earlier foreign visits was INR 10,74,27,363 (USA, 2011), INR 9,95,76,890 (Russia, 2013), INR 8,33,49,463 (France, 2011), and INR 6,02,23,484 (Germany, 2013). These figures show actual expenditure without adjusting for inflation or currency fluctuations.”
Bilateral Agreements and Investment Outcomes
Beyond travel expenses, the Ministry outlined bilateral agreements and Memoranda of Understanding signed during international journeys. The government also presented information on investment commitments and Foreign Direct Investment received as a direct result of these diplomatic missions.
“High-level visits by the Prime Minister are established means of fostering closer relations with foreign countries and promoting India’s engagements at bilateral, regional and global levels. These visits, and the understandings and agreements concluded therein, facilitate the strengthening of partnerships across a wide range of sectors, including technology, innovation, trade and investment, defence and energy cooperation, and resilient supply chains, among others.”
The comprehensive 35-page parliamentary response included detailed annexures on country-wise MoU signings. The Ministry also documented USD 381.8 billion worth of FDI details, with total FDI received from April 2021 through December 2025 recorded in official government files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much has been spent on PM Modi’s foreign trips since 2021? A: According to government records, 550 crore spent on PM Modi’s international travels from 2021 onwards, with ₹74.58 crore already allocated in 2026.
Q: Which country received the highest expenditure in 2025? A: France received the largest share at ₹25,59,82,902 during PM Modi’s 2025 foreign visits.
Q: What was the costliest single destination in 2026? A: The Norway segment of the five-country European tour in May 2026 recorded the highest cost at ₹17.46 crore.
Q: How does current spending compare to previous Prime Ministers’ visits? A: The 2011 USA visit cost ₹10,74,27,363, while the 2013 Russia trip required ₹9,95,76,890, showing that recent expenditures are significantly higher.
Q: What investment commitments resulted from these foreign trips? A: The government documented USD 381.8 billion worth of FDI details and highlighted various bilateral agreements signed during PM Modi’s international journeys.
