Archive · 21 May 2025
India to Open Nuclear Sector to Foreign Investment
India is changing its rules to let foreign companies invest in its nuclear power industry.
Currently, the government controls everything, but they want to increase how much nuclear power they make.
They plan to allow foreign investment in stages, beginning with a limit of 26% ownership, but potentially increasing this.
The government aims to amend existing laws to allow private companies to participate more actively.
They also plan to develop small nuclear reactors.
This move is part of a plan to boost nuclear energy production significantly by 2035.
India is opening its nuclear energy sector to foreign investment.
Initially, foreign direct investment will be capped at 26%, with a potential increase to 49%.
The government aims to increase nuclear power generation capacity to 40 GW by 2035.
Amendments to the Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act are underway.
The government is also focusing on research and development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
- Who
- The Indian government, with potential participation from foreign entities.
- What
- India is opening its nuclear energy sector to foreign investors, starting with a 26% cap on FDI.
- When
- Announced recently, with ongoing finalization of legal changes.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To increase nuclear power generation capacity and facilitate energy transition efforts.
- Initial FDI Cap
- 26% initially, potentially up to 49%
- Current Sector Status
- Entirely under government control
- Target Generation Capacity Increase
- 8 GW to 40 GW
- Capacity Increase Deadline
- By 2035
- SMR Goal
- At least five indigenous SMRs by 2033
- Nuclear Energy Mission Outlay
- Rs 20,000 crore