India Nuclear Power Capacity Expansion

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India is reducing mandatory safety exclusion zones around nuclear power plants to free up land for expansion and attract private investment. This regulatory change aims to overcome land limitations and speed up the expansion of nuclear capacity to reach 100 GW by 2047. Major private energy companies like Tata Power, Adani Power, and Reliance Industries are preparing for nuclear projects, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and larger reactors. The policy changes follow the SHANTI Bill passed in December 2025, which opened the nuclear sector to private and foreign investment with up to 49% foreign equity allowed.