Nuclear Power

26 OCT 2026-Renewables

We Invite Industry Stakeholders to Explore Energy Sector Opportunities and Partner in the State’s Development: Bihar Energy Minister Shailesh Kumar

Bihar seeks to turn its evolving energy landscape into a driver of economic growth, with solarisation, smart metering, agricultural feeder modernisation, and stronger distribution networks as key priorities. The state is also looking to deepen industry participation across its energy ecosystem. In an exclusive interview with ENERGDIVE, Shailesh Kumar, Bihar’s Energy Minister, outlines the state’s energy ambitions, investment opportunities, and development priorities.

Solar Smart Meters & AMI BESS

30 SEPT 2026-Nuclear

Bharat Electricity 2026: Creating the Foundations for India’s 100 GW Nuclear Ambition

The country is targeting 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047. Discussions at the recently concluded NuclearX forum during Bharat Electricity, Powergen India and Indian Utility Week 2026 focused on the policy, investment, technology, manufacturing and skills needed to expand the country’s nuclear sector.

Electricity Markets Nuclear Power Power Grid

03 SEPT 2026-Thermal

NTPC to Host Electron Quiz Regional Round in Mumbai on September 17

NTPC will hold the Mumbai regional round of Electron Quiz 2026–27 on September 17 for engineering and management students.

Thermal Nuclear Power

28 AUG 2026-Nuclear

India, US Discuss Strengthening Nuclear Cooperation amid 100 GW Capacity Target

India and the US discussed opportunities to strengthen nuclear cooperation as India targets 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047.

Nuclear Power

27 AUG 2026-Power Generation

Bharat Electricity, POWERGEN India & Indian Utility Week 2026 Poised to Unlock ₹450 Billion Power-sector Investment Pipeline

India’s foremost power and utilities convergence to bring ministries, state governments, utilities, global energy majors and investors together around projects spanning generation, grids, storage, digitalisation and domestic manufacturing

Power Grid Power Markets Nuclear Power

26 AUG 2026-Power Generation

The Next Power Challenge

Building renewable capacity is no longer India's biggest challenge; expanding transmission, scaling storage and securing firm power now define the country's path to a resilient, low-carbon electricity system.

Transmission & Distribution Power Markets Electricity Markets

14 AUG 2026-Power Generation

India to Add 8,000 MW Nuclear Capacity as Projects Under Construction Progress

India’s nuclear projects under construction are expected to add 8,000 MW to the national grid upon progressive commissioning.

Nuclear Power

12 AUG 2026-Power Generation

India Strengthens Nuclear Energy Ecosystem with Focus on SMRs, Thorium, Private Sector Participation

India is advancing its nuclear energy programme through indigenous SMRs, advanced reactors, domestic manufacturing and private sector participation under the Nuclear Energy Mission to achieve 100 GWe capacity by 2047.

Nuclear Power

23 JUL 2026-Nuclear

Government Unveils Roadmap to Achieve 100 GW Nuclear Power Capacity by 2047

The government has outlined a roadmap to expand India's nuclear power capacity to 100 GW by 2047 under the Nuclear Energy Mission, with a focus on indigenous small modular reactors, private sector participation and enhanced nuclear safety.

Nuclear Power Policy Energy Transition

15 JUL 2026-Nuclear

India may Open Thorium Mining to Private Sector to Strengthen Domestic Nuclear Fuel Supply

India is considering allowing private companies limited access to monazite-rich coastal sands for thorium extraction to reduce uranium import dependence and strengthen its indigenous nuclear fuel cycle.

Nuclear Power Energy Security

14 JUL 2026-Nuclear

India, Australia Advance Civil Nuclear Cooperation with Uranium Export Framework

India and Australia have completed the administrative arrangement under their Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, enabling long-term Australian uranium exports to support India's nuclear energy expansion.

Nuclear Power Energy Diplomacy Energy Security

22 JUN 2026-Nuclear

India Boosts Nuclear Self-reliance with Deuterated Compounds Plant, Prototype Sodium Cell

India has inaugurated a Versatile Deuterated Compounds Production Plant and commissioned a 24 kA Prototype Sodium Cell to strengthen indigenous capabilities in strategic materials and nuclear technologies.

Nuclear Power

16 JUN 2026-Power Generation

Record Demand, Renewable Momentum

The April 2026 data reflect India’s power sector demonstrated a robust performance with 166.30 BU electricity generation and almost fully meeting the demand led by thermal power sources and followed by solar-driven renewable energy capacity addition.

Thermal Nuclear Power Solar

15 JUN 2026-Nuclear

India, France Explore Collaboration in Small Modular Reactors, Advanced Modular Reactor

India, France have agreed to explore cooperation in conventional nuclear power, Small Modular Reactors and advanced modular reactor technologies, supported by reforms opening India's nuclear sector to private, foreign investment.

Nuclear Power

27 MAY 2026-Nuclear

NLC India, NPCIL Sign MoU to Develop Nuclear Power Projects

NLC India and NPCIL have signed an MoU to jointly develop nuclear power projects and deploy indigenous pressurised heavy water reactor technology.

Nuclear Power

27 MAY 2026-Renewables

Union Minister Piyush Goyal Pushes India-Canada Strategic Investment Partnerships in Clean Energy, Technology Sectors

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal engaged Canadian investors and business leaders to deepen cooperation across clean energy, critical minerals, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Renewables Nuclear Power

17 MAY 2026-Oil & Gas

Signalling Transition amid Persistent Dependence

The March–April 2026 data reflect that, as India continues to generate much of its electricity using coal, the country is steadfastly increasing its renewable energy capacity, even as it remains dependent on imported oil and gas supplies.

Thermal Nuclear Power Renewables- Solar

07 MAY 2026-Oil & Gas

India, Vietnam Deepen Oil & Gas Ties, Expand Clean Energy Cooperation

India and Vietnam agree to strengthen upstream oil and gas cooperation while expanding collaboration in renewables, nuclear energy and biofuels.

Oil and Gas- Upstream Nuclear Power Renewables

28 APR 2026-Nuclear

India to be World’s Second Country to Operate a Commercial-level Fast Breeder Reactor, Says Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh

After Russia, India to be World’s Second Country to Operate a Commercial-level Fast Breeder Reactor, Says Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh

Nuclear Power

17 APR 2026-Oil & Gas

Growth Amid Dependence

India’s energy data for 2026 highlights a sector that is meeting rising power demand and expanding renewables, but remains heavily dependent on costly oil and gas imports, keeping energy security exposed to global price volatility.

Oil and Gas- Upstream Refining Thermal

07 APR 2026-Nuclear

India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam Attains First Criticality

India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam attains first criticality, marking a key milestone in nuclear energy, boosting fuel efficiency and advancing the country’s long-term thorium-based power programme.

Nuclear Power

19 MAR 2026-Nuclear

Govt Waives Customs Duty on Nuclear Imports Till 2035 to Cut Costs, Boost Projects

The government has removed customs duty on nuclear imports till 2035 to reduce costs, improve viability and accelerate nuclear capacity expansion.

Nuclear Power Energy Transition

16 MAR 2026-Oil & Gas

Stability with Transition Signals

January 2026 data reflects steady refining activity, sustained import reliance in oil and gas, full peak power demand fulfilment, continued solar capacity expansion, and ongoing smart metering rollout, indicating operational stability across India’s energy value chain.

Oil & Gas Refining Electricity Markets Thermal

16 MAR 2026-Power Generation

Small Modular Reactor Commercialisation is Gaining Traction in Power-intensive Sectors, says Nuclear Energy Institute's Ted Jones

Rising electricity demand, decarbonisation imperatives, energy security concerns and grid resilience needs are reshaping global power strategies. Small Modular Reactors (SMR) are advancing from concept to early deployment across North America and Europe. In an interview with ENERGDIVE, Ted Jones, Senior Director for National Security and International Programs at the US-based Nuclear Energy Institute explains why regulatory clarity, financing certainty and design stability are critical to scalable, cost-effective SMR growth.

Small Modular Reactors (SMR)Nuclear Power Electricity Markets

16 MAR 2026-Power Generation

The ‘Power’ful Pivot

Under the stewardship of Union Power Minister Manohar Lal, India’s electricity system is transitioning beyond InFrom repairing a strained and uneven system to engineering a renewable-dominant grid at unprecedented scale, India’s power sector is pivoting from expansion to orchestration, managing demand growth, financial discipline, flexibility and storage as it advances towards 500 GW and beyond.

Electricity Markets Solar Wind

13 MAR 2026-Nuclear

India Plans Indigenous Small Modular Reactors Rollout Under ₹20,000 Cr Nuclear Mission

India has earmarked ₹20,000 crore under the Nuclear Energy Mission to develop indigenous small modular reactors, with demonstration units proposed at Tarapur and BARC Vizag.

Nuclear Power

06 FEB 2026-Nuclear

India Plans 13,100 MW Nuclear Capacity Addition by 2032

India will add 13,100 MW of nuclear capacity through 17 reactors by 2031–32, the government told Parliament.

Energy Security Nuclear Power

01 FEB 2026-Sustainability & Safety

Budget 2026–27 Prioritises Energy Security with CCUS Fund, Nuclear Duty Relief and Biogas Push

The Union Budget 2026–27 focuses on energy security and transition stability, announcing ₹20,000 crore for carbon capture, extending nuclear import duty relief till 2035, and more.

Nuclear Power Biofuels Energy Security

22 JAN 2026-Nuclear

SHANTI Bill Opens Civil Nuclear Power Sector to Private Participation

India has overhauled its nuclear framework through the SHANTI Bill, 2025, unlocking limited private participation and stronger regulation. With graded liability in place, the reform positions nuclear as a firm low-carbon pillar in India’s 100 GW by 2047 ambition.

Nuclear Power Waste-to-Energy

21 JAN 2026-Renewables

India Pitches Clean Energy Scale to Global Investors at Davos

India positioned itself as a fast-growing clean energy market at World Economic Forum 2026, with Minister Pralhad Joshi urging global investors to partner in energy infrastructure expansion.

Renewables Nuclear Power Green Energy

20 JAN 2026-Oil & Gas

India, UAE Seal Long-term Energy Deals

India and the UAE signed a 10-year LNG supply agreement and agreed to expand nuclear energy cooperation during President Sheikh Mohamed’s visit to New Delhi.

Energy Diplomacy Energy Security Energy trading

20 JAN 2026-Oil & Gas

Building a Robust Energy System

India is building energy resilience, not simply replacing fuels. Security, refining flexibility, grid execution, and policy reform now shape reliable decarbonisation. The next decade demands structural choices, not marginal gains.

Oil and Gas- Upstream Oil and Gas - Downstream Energy Security

15 JAN 2026-Oil & Gas

Energy, Critical Minerals Take Centre Stage in EAM Jaishankar–US Secretary of State Rubio Call

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed energy cooperation, critical minerals and nuclear power, with trade and regional issues also reviewed.

Energy Security Nuclear Power Energy Diplomacy

24 DEC 2025-Nuclear

Energy Independence a Strategic Necessity; Nuclear Key for 24×7 Power Needs: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

India’s clean energy transition is being shaped by strategic, economic and geopolitical needs, with nuclear power positioned as critical for reliable, round-the-clock electricity.

Energy Security Policy Energy Transition

14 DEC 2025-Power Generation

India’s Installed Power Capacity Crosses 5.05 Lakh MW as Non-fossil Sources Overtake Fossil Fuels

India’s total installed power capacity has crossed 5.05 lakh MW, with non-fossil fuel sources now surpassing fossil-fuel-based capacity for the first time, the Government informed the Rajya Sabha.

Nuclear Power Solar Energy Storage

01 DEC 2025-Power Generation

India’s Expanding Nuclear Pivot and the Race Toward 2047

India intends to raise its nuclear capacity from under nine gigawatts today to one hundred gigawatts by 2047. The goal reflects growing confidence in atomic energy as a stable, low-carbon anchor for a renewables-heavy grid, even as questions of technology readiness, investment models and legislative reforms shape the pace of expansion.

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We Invite Industry Stakeholders to Explore Energy Sector Opportunities and Partner in the State’s Development: Bihar Energy Minister Shailesh Kumar

Bharat Electricity 2026: Creating the Foundations for India’s 100 GW Nuclear Ambition

NTPC to Host Electron Quiz Regional Round in Mumbai on September 17

India, US Discuss Strengthening Nuclear Cooperation amid 100 GW Capacity Target

Bharat Electricity, POWERGEN India & Indian Utility Week 2026 Poised to Unlock ₹450 Billion Power-sector Investment Pipeline

The Next Power Challenge

India to Add 8,000 MW Nuclear Capacity as Projects Under Construction Progress

India Strengthens Nuclear Energy Ecosystem with Focus on SMRs, Thorium, Private Sector Participation

Government Unveils Roadmap to Achieve 100 GW Nuclear Power Capacity by 2047

India may Open Thorium Mining to Private Sector to Strengthen Domestic Nuclear Fuel Supply

India, Australia Advance Civil Nuclear Cooperation with Uranium Export Framework

India Boosts Nuclear Self-reliance with Deuterated Compounds Plant, Prototype Sodium Cell

Record Demand, Renewable Momentum

India, France Explore Collaboration in Small Modular Reactors, Advanced Modular Reactor

NLC India, NPCIL Sign MoU to Develop Nuclear Power Projects

Union Minister Piyush Goyal Pushes India-Canada Strategic Investment Partnerships in Clean Energy, Technology Sectors

Signalling Transition amid Persistent Dependence

India, Vietnam Deepen Oil & Gas Ties, Expand Clean Energy Cooperation

India to be World’s Second Country to Operate a Commercial-level Fast Breeder Reactor, Says Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh

Growth Amid Dependence

India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam Attains First Criticality

Govt Waives Customs Duty on Nuclear Imports Till 2035 to Cut Costs, Boost Projects

Stability with Transition Signals

Small Modular Reactor Commercialisation is Gaining Traction in Power-intensive Sectors, says Nuclear Energy Institute's Ted Jones

The ‘Power’ful Pivot

India Plans Indigenous Small Modular Reactors Rollout Under ₹20,000 Cr Nuclear Mission

India Plans 13,100 MW Nuclear Capacity Addition by 2032

Budget 2026–27 Prioritises Energy Security with CCUS Fund, Nuclear Duty Relief and Biogas Push

SHANTI Bill Opens Civil Nuclear Power Sector to Private Participation

India Pitches Clean Energy Scale to Global Investors at Davos

India, UAE Seal Long-term Energy Deals

Building a Robust Energy System

Energy, Critical Minerals Take Centre Stage in EAM Jaishankar–US Secretary of State Rubio Call

Energy Independence a Strategic Necessity; Nuclear Key for 24×7 Power Needs: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

India’s Installed Power Capacity Crosses 5.05 Lakh MW as Non-fossil Sources Overtake Fossil Fuels

India’s Expanding Nuclear Pivot and the Race Toward 2047