India has achieved a record-breaking addition of 6.05 GW in wind energy capacity during the financial year 2025–26, marking a significant 46% increase compared to the previous year.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy attributed this growth to a combination of targeted policy interventions, improved transmission infrastructure, competitive tariff discovery, and a strong pipeline of projects.
This milestone surpasses the previous peak of over 5.5 GW recorded in 2016–17, highlighting a sharp acceleration in onshore wind deployment. With this addition, India’s total installed wind power capacity has now exceeded 56 GW, according to an official statement.
The surge in capacity strengthens the country’s renewable energy base and supports its broader objective of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030. The ministry noted that policy support, enhanced grid readiness, and consistent project development have been key enablers of this progress.
To boost the sector further, the government has introduced several supportive measures, including concessional customs duties on select wind turbine components and raw materials, a graded waiver of inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges until June 2028, and the implementation of competitive bidding frameworks. A dedicated wind renewable consumption obligation (RCO) and technical assistance from the National Institute of Wind Energy have also contributed to the sector’s growth.
India’s wind energy programme, which began in the early 1990s as part of its renewable energy strategy, has evolved into a mature, grid-connected ecosystem backed by strong policy support.
States such as Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra emerged as key contributors to the year’s capacity addition, driven by the expansion of wind-solar hybrid projects and the rollout of green energy open access initiatives.
