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India Builds Nuclear Capacity With Nine Reactors Under Construction
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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
India currently operates 24 nuclear reactors with 8.78 GW capacity and has nine reactors under construction adding 7.5 GW. The government aims for 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 supported by the Nuclear Energy Mission and SHANTI Act to accelerate expansion and strengthen energy security.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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India’s nuclear power programme is opening new capacity aggressively, creating opportunities for companies in reactor tech and component manufacturing this year. You should engage domestic energy players now to position for supply contracts before project approval deadlines close.
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