India's Representative Highlights Nuclear Innovation and International Cooperation at IAEA's 70th General Conference

At the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), India's representative and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, Ajit Kumar Mohanty, delivered an address highlighting India's latest progress in nuclear technology breakthroughs, regulatory reform, and international cooperation. Chairman Mohanty congratulated the President of the General Conference on his election and reaffirmed India's long-standing commitment to the IAEA. He noted that India's cooperation with the Agency has a long history, and specifically mentioned that India assumed the Chairmanship of the Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific (RCA) in Mumbai in May 2026. Guided by the philosophy of "Vasudhaiva Ku...

2026-09-15

Alexey Likhachev: Commissioning of Units 5 and 6 of India's Kudankulam NPP will begin in 2028-2029

Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom, stated that commissioning of the fifth and sixth power units under construction at India's Kudankulam NPP will begin in 2028 to 2029. According to him, commissioning of the fourth power unit is expected to begin at the end of next year. Following that, commissioning of the fifth and sixth power units will commence in 2028 to 2029. He also mentioned the Make in India initiative launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which has been implemented for more than ten years. Rosatom is actively participating in this initiative, striving to maximize the localization of nuclear technology in India. A...

2026-09-14

Russia and India Plan to Sign Nuclear Energy Cooperation Documents

Alexey Likhachev, Director General of the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom (Rosatom), stated that Russia and India are preparing to sign a series of bilateral cooperation documents in the field of nuclear energy. The preparation of the relevant documents has reached a relatively high level of maturity and is ready for direct signing. Likhachev said that the documents to be signed involve multiple areas of cooperation, including fourth-generation nuclear energy technology using fast neutron reactors. Such cooperation will be carried out around the direction of advanced nuclear energy technology....

2026-09-12

Rosatom Proposes to Offer India Large-Capacity Nuclear Power and SMR Solutions

On September 10, the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom (Rosatom) stated that it is ready to provide India with a range of nuclear energy solutions, covering large-capacity nuclear power units and small modular reactors. Kirill Komarov, First Deputy Director General and Director of the Development and International Business Department of Rosatom, said during the India Industrial Development Forum (Innoprom.India) held in New Delhi that, considering the scale of relevant projects in India, Rosatom can provide partners with modern nuclear energy solutions, including both large nuclear power plants and small nuclear power plant technology routes. Ko...

2026-09-11

India's Hylenr Technologies Claims Detection of Rare Earth Element Signatures in Lattice-Confined Fusion System

Indian deep-tech company Hylenr Technologies announced on September 9 that it has observed evidence of element formation in an engineered lattice structure system, including rare earth element signatures. The company stated that this result could provide a technological pathway for nucleosynthesis and strategic materials production that differs from traditional mining. According to the company, the related results stem from Hylenr Technologies' more than 10 years of fusion technology research centered on lattice-confined fusion. Part of the research, titled "Nuclear Signatures in Hydrogen-Loaded Nickel-Palladium Lattice-Confined Systems," was presented earlier this month at the 27th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science...

2026-09-10

Indian, Russian Leaders to Meet Ahead of BRICS Summit; Talks on New Nuclear Power Plants on Agenda

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on September 8 that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet this Friday, ahead of the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit scheduled for September 12-13 in New Delhi. Peskov stated that Russia is awaiting negotiations with India on new nuclear power plants. He also noted that the two leaders maintain close contact and are able to discuss sensitive issues in bilateral relations in an open and constructive manner. The Indian side has not yet issued an official statement regarding the bilateral meeting between Modi and Putin. India holds the presidency of the 2026 BRICS Summit. This year's summit will be held at the India Exposition Centre in New Delhi under the theme "Building Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainable Development." During the summit, participants will exchange views on shared priorities and related global and regional issues.

2026-09-09

Russia Says India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Project Progressing Smoothly

On September 8, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated at a briefing for Indian media that the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant project in India is progressing smoothly, and Russia looks forward to negotiations with India on new nuclear power plant projects. Peskov said: "The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant project is progressing well, and we look forward to further developing cooperation in this area while awaiting negotiations on the construction of new nuclear power plants in India." The report noted that these remarks were made on the eve of the BRICS summit in New Delhi...

2026-09-09

India's Private Fusion Tokamak PRAGYA Achieves Plasma Operation

Bengaluru-based deep-tech energy startup Pranos Fusion has produced plasma in its experimental device PRAGYA. The company states that PRAGYA is India's first compact tokamak developed by a private enterprise, marking a transition in India's private fusion research and development from the design and manufacturing phase to experimental operation. PRAGYA adopts a compact, low-aspect-ratio tokamak design, primarily used to generate, confine, and control plasma. Tokamaks use strong magnetic fields to confine high-temperature plasma within a toroidal vacuum vessel, creating conditions for future fusion of light atomic nuclei. The fundamental process of fusion reactions is the same mechanism by which the Sun releases energy, but engineering implementation still faces multiple challenges in plasma confinement, magnets, materials, and control systems.

2026-09-04

Russia Says Will Advance Nuclear Cooperation with China, India

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Russia has multiple cooperation plans with China and India, including in the nuclear energy sector. Speaking at a lecture held by the Russian Znanie society during the Eastern Economic Forum, Lavrov stated that Russia has many plans with both China and India, specifically mentioning nuclear energy cooperation. In recent years, cooperation between Russia and China and India in the nuclear energy field has continued to advance. On the China-Russia front, physical startup of Unit 7 at the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant was initiated on August 12, 2026. This unit, along with Unit 8 at Tianwan and Units 3 and 4 at the Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant, are part of the Russia-China nuclear cooperation projects, adopting Russia's VVER-1200 Generation III reactor design, with related construction work launched in the spring of 2022.

2026-09-04

India Urged to Adjust Green Finance Rules to Support Nuclear Power Expansion

Indian officials and industry insiders said recently that if India is to achieve its goal of increasing nuclear power installed capacity to 100 gigawatts by 2047, it needs to revisit existing green finance rules and accelerate the cultivation of professional talent in the nuclear energy sector. Abhay Karandikar, a member of India's NITI Aayog, stated at the India Power Expo held in New Delhi that India's sovereign green bond framework, green deposits, and related financing rules currently do not cover nuclear energy investments and should be reviewed and adjusted. He noted that some global financial institutions, including the World Bank, have begun reassessing relevant arrangements to support nuclear energy projects...

2026-09-03

India's TARIL Secures Generator Transformer Order for Kaiga Nuclear Power Project

On August 31, 2026, India's Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Limited (TARIL) secured an order to supply generator transformers for Units 5 and 6 of the Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant, providing critical power equipment for the nuclear project being advanced by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) in Karnataka. The order was placed by Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) and marks TARIL's first order in the nuclear power sector since entering the field. Units 5 and 6 of the Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant are located in Kaiga, Karnataka, India, developed by NPCIL, and utilize India's indigenous 700 MWe pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) technology. Once both units are completed, they will add 1,400 MWe of nuclear...

2026-09-01

India's Nuclear Power Expansion Drives Mechanical Seal Demand; Sealmatic Positions Itself in Nuclear-Grade Supply Chain

August 29, 2026 - Sealmatic India Ltd. is leveraging its in-house mechanical seal technology and nuclear application quality certifications to expand into India's nuclear energy equipment supporting market. As India advances its nuclear power capacity expansion, demand for highly reliable mechanical seals in reactors and related pumping systems is expected to grow steadily. Although mechanical seals are not among major primary equipment such as reactors, pumps, or turbines, they play a critical role in the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of nuclear power plants. These products are primarily used in systems including main coolant, reactor coolant, auxiliary feedwater, and emergency core cooling pumps, where seal reliability, operational integrity...

2026-08-31

India's Tata Consulting Engineers Calls for Expanded Private Sector Participation in Nuclear Energy R&D

Amit Sharma, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE), said that India's Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) should focus more on national strategic objectives and engage in deeper collaboration with the private sector in nuclear power generation-related fields. Sharma stated that TCE has partnered with India's nuclear program for over five decades. The DAE's original core mission was to serve national strategic needs rather than directly undertake power generation. He believes the DAE could draw on the experience of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in promoting private sector development, allowing enterprises greater scope for participation in nuclear energy R&D.

2026-08-31

India and Uzbekistan Agree to Establish Long-Term Uranium Supply Arrangement

India and Uzbekistan held leader-level talks in Tashkent on August 30, deciding to elevate bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership and agreeing to establish an arrangement for long-term uranium supply from Uzbekistan to India, strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of civil nuclear energy. Following talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the two sides would establish a long-term uranium supply arrangement. The specific scale, duration, and implementation mechanism of the arrangement have not yet been announced. India has in recent years continued to diversify its nuclear fuel sources, and Uzbekistan is an important uranium resource country in Central Asia...

2026-08-31

India's Draft Nuclear Regulations May Affect Foreign Reactor Technology Introduction

A draft nuclear regulatory framework in India could introduce new uncertainty to its nuclear power expansion plans. Multiple industry insiders and legal experts believe that the draft's additional approval requirements for imported reactors may push companies toward domestic technology and delay the entry of foreign capital and advanced reactor technology into the Indian market. India passed a new nuclear energy law last year, allowing private enterprises to enter the nuclear power sector, which had long been strictly controlled by the state, and is attempting to expand nuclear power capacity by introducing foreign technology and investment. India plans to increase its nuclear power installed capacity nearly tenfold over the next two decades to 100 gigawatts, with estimated investment needs approaching $210 billion. The target is seen as...

2026-08-28

NPCIL plans new design unit to support indigenous PHWR deployment

Months after India's tightly regulated nuclear power sector opened up to private capital, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) plans to establish a new design unit to provide technical support to private companies and state governments interested in adopting indigenous nuclear reactor technology. The proposal for this business segment is still under approval. Under the plan, the new unit will offer technical support, design review, and quality assurance services to entities seeking access to Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) technology and related engineering expertise. With the release of draft rules under the Sustainable Harmonious Advancement of Nuclear Technology in India (SHANTI) Act, the legal framework for licensing new nuclear projects in India is expected to be further clarified, and NPCIL also hopes to reorganize its internal functions accordingly.

2026-08-27

Gujarat Plans Large Nuclear Power Project at Dhuvaran

The Gujarat state government is in discussions with the central government of India to build a large nuclear power project at Dhuvaran in Anand district. The project is proposed to be developed through a joint venture with 50% equity participation from each side, with a planned installed capacity of either 4,200 MW or 7,000 MW, with the final configuration still under high-level deliberation. Based on an estimated investment of approximately 35 million rupees per MW, the total project investment could range between 1.25 trillion rupees and 2.25 trillion rupees. If approved and implemented, the project would become one of the larger investments in Gujarat's power sector. Local government officials stated that approximately 1,100 hectares of land have been secured for the project, and a central government team has conducted a site visit, including...

2026-08-27

Russia and India to Advance Cooperation in Nuclear Energy and Other Fields

Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Moscow on August 24 that Russia has identified energy, nuclear energy, and high-tech as key areas of bilateral cooperation with India, with relevant topics steadily advancing on the bilateral agenda. Putin stated that Russia and India maintain cooperation across multiple fields, and bilateral trade volume has grown this year. During the talks, he mentioned that issues such as energy, fertilizer supply, nuclear energy, and high-tech cooperation have been discussed under the India-Russia intergovernmental mechanism. Earlier that day, Jaishankar co-chaired the 27th session of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis M...

2026-08-25

Russia to Expand Nuclear Energy Cooperation with India

Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said on August 24 that the cooperation experience of Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) in participating in the construction of India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant has laid the foundation for further deepening cooperation between Russia and India in the nuclear energy sector. Manturov stated at a meeting of the Russian-Indian Intergovernmental Commission on Cooperation that the successful cooperation on the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant project has created conditions for expanding the scope of bilateral cooperation. Future cooperation directions may include the construction of new power generation facilities in India, including small nuclear power facilities, as well as promoting the localization of equipment and nuclear fuel production in India. The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant project...

2026-08-25

Gujarat seeks to attract small modular reactor manufacturing projects

On the fifth day of his visit to the United States, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with executives from several global companies in New York to advance investment outreach for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027. The meetings included Kyndryl, BlackRock, and Holtec International. During the talks with Holtec International, the two sides focused on nuclear technology and manufacturing cooperation. Holtec International primarily provides spent fuel storage and related solutions for nuclear power plants and has already established a precision manufacturing facility in Gujarat to meet growing demand for air-cooled condensers. According to an official statement, the company plans to expand this facility in 2025.

2026-08-23

NPCIL Participates in WANO Performance Monitoring Pilot Program

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) recently voluntarily participated in the new Corporate Enhanced Performance Monitoring Program proposed by the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) to further enhance nuclear safety levels and operational performance. According to relevant information, as part of this pilot program, experts from the WANO Tokyo Centre visited NPCIL from August 10 to 14, 2026. The program focuses on nuclear safety and performance at the overall organizational level of nuclear power operators, aiming to promote the establishment of a more systematic performance management mechanism through continuous monitoring and improvement. During this visit, the expert team expressed recognition of NPCIL's planning and practices in promoting a culture of continuous improvement in nuclear safety and nuclear power plant operational performance...

2026-08-22