Coal-based power capacity to rise to 315 GW by 2035-36; no new gas, ICB plants planned

India's government has announced coal-based power capacity will reach 315 GW by 2035-36 with no new gas or imported coal plants planned, whilst non-fossil sources now account for 54.18% of installed capacity. The shift reflects a strategy to reduce import dependence through domestic coal blending at existing plants and aggressive renewable expansion targeting 500 GW by 2030.

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