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India Moves To Operationalise SHANTI Act With Mandatory Nuclear Plant Insurance Rules
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Fusion42 · 16 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's Department of Atomic Energy has proposed draft rules under the SHANTI Act, 2025, mandating comprehensive insurance and financial security for nuclear power plant operators, including extended coverage until spent fuel is removed. The rules also establish safety certification for foreign technology and introduce a single composite licence for plant operations, marking a step towards enabling private and foreign participation in India's nuclear power expansion plans.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy Storage, and 3 sources have reported it between 15 Aug 2026 and 17 Aug 2026.
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India is opening its nuclear market to private and foreign players with new insurance and safety rules. If you provide technology or services in nuclear energy, these regulations create a greenfield opportunity to enter a sector long closed to private firms.
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3 sources · first reported 15 Aug 2026 · latest 17 Aug 2026
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