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BHEL In Focus Amid Government Proposal For SMR Reforms
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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Indian government is considering a GST rate cut on Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMRs) as part of its ₹20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission to deploy at least five SMRs by 2033. BHEL, India's leading nuclear power equipment manufacturer, has reported a strong financial turnaround and stands to benefit significantly from this tax rationalization and the broader push for SMR deployment.
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You face a more accessible market as tax cuts for SMRs lower capital costs and open doors for Indian nuclear equipment suppliers like BHEL to dominate procurement. This move shifts the playing field: you should engage quickly with project sponsors aiming to build modular reactors.
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