SHANTI Act draft rules set operator liability, financial safeguards for private nuclear push

India's draft rules under the SHANTI Act establish operator liability, mandatory financial safeguards including insurance, and regulatory conditions for foreign nuclear reactors to enable private sector participation in nuclear power. The rules also introduce an "in-principle approval" allowing private developers to start key preparations earlier and propose a single licence covering the entire lifecycle of nuclear facilities.

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.