Last Updated on July 14, 2026 10:09 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
AMN / NEW DELHI
India is making significant strides in its nuclear energy roadmap, as the nation scales up capacity to meet rising electricity demand while pursuing clean economic growth. The government confirmed today that India is currently operating 24 nuclear power reactors across seven sites, boasting a total installed capacity of 8.78 Gigawatts (GW).
Expanding the Footprint
The nation’s nuclear infrastructure is poised for substantial growth, with 10 additional reactor units—carrying a combined capacity of 8,000 Megawatts (8 GW)—currently under construction. The fleet utilizes a diverse mix of technologies, including:
- Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs)
- Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs)
- Light Water Reactors (LWRs)
While the PHWR fleet relies primarily on natural uranium, the government views this steady expansion as a strategic pillar for long-term energy security and a decarbonized economy.
Strengthening Supply Chains: India-Australia Cooperation
A critical development in securing the fuel necessary to sustain this expanded fleet emerged from last week’s 3rd India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne.
The two nations successfully finalized the Administrative Arrangement under the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement. This deal is a vital boost for India’s energy sector, as it enables:
Stable Fuel Supplies: Long-term, reliable exports of Australian uranium to India for peaceful nuclear energy purposes.
Strategic Reliability: By diversifying and securing the supply chain for primary nuclear fuel, India is effectively mitigating risks to its operational power plants.
This collaboration marks a key milestone in bilateral ties, ensuring that the fuel requirements for India’s growing reactor capacity are met as the country scales its clean energy output.