India's Nuclear Power Sector Opening to Private Investment: PM Modi Announces Major Energy Policy Shift

Nov 28, 2025 10:12 am CST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced plans to open India's nuclear power sector to private players, aiming to increase capacity from 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047. This landmark policy shift will create opportunities in small modular reactors and advanced nuclear technologies while strengthening the country's energy security. The Atomic Energy Bill 2025 will be introduced in Parliament's upcoming Winter session to facilitate this transition.