India logs record 6.05 GW wind capacity addition in FY26, up 46% YoY

India has recorded its highest-ever annual wind capacity addition, installing 6.05 GW in FY26, up 46% from FY25. The previous high of 5.5 GW annual capacity was added in FY17.

The total wind power capacity has now crossed the 56 GW mark, the renewable energy ministry said on Monday.

States such as Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra led the capacity additions during the year, driven by a mix of standalone wind projects and hybrid installations combining wind and solar.


The expansion of green energy open access has further supported demand from commercial and industrial consumers, the ministry said.


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The Centre has rolled out a series of measures to support the sector, including concessional customs duty on key components, waiver of inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges until June 2028, and dedicated renewable consumption obligation frameworks for wind energy. Technical support from the National Institute of Wind Energy has also helped strengthen project development.

India’s wind energy program, which began in the early 1990s, has evolved into one of the largest globally, supported by a well-established manufacturing and project ecosystem.

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The record capacity addition is expected to play a critical role in strengthening India’s renewable energy mix and advancing its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, even as policymakers look to sustain momentum in the years ahead.