India Targets 100 GW Nuclear Capacity by 2047, Seeks Private Investment
India plans to expand its nuclear power capacity to 100 GW by 2047, a tenfold increase from its current 8.8 GW. This initiative requires an investment of ₹15 lakh crore to add 91 GW of new capacity. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Chairman Ghanshyam Prasad stated that deeper private sector involvement is crucial for this expansion.
Legislation approved in December 2025 allows private and foreign companies to enter India’s nuclear power sector, shifting from a state-controlled model. Private companies will need licenses to operate nuclear power plants, while foreign firms can participate through partnerships with Indian companies. Of the 100 GW target, 46 GW is expected to come from public sector undertakings, private players, and joint ventures.
The increased nuclear capacity is intended to meet a projected peak power demand of 459 GW by 2035-36, up from 250 GW in 2024-25. Nuclear power is viewed as a stable, round-the-clock electricity source that can complement the expansion of renewable energy and help maintain grid stability.
