Ficci proposes 700MW PHWR tech transfer framework to boost nuclear energy investmentIndian industry is pushing for a clear framework to license and transfer technology for indigenous 700MW PHWR reactors to private players. ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Cost benefit in the long run: India needs right energy, at the right place and at the right timeCritics question the market viability of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) due to high costs compared to renewable energy. However, a full syst...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor reaches criticality, boosts India’s nuclear programme: Dr SC ChetalA key figure in India’s fast breeder nuclear programme has highlighted the significance of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achiev...
04 May, 2026, 05.50 AM IST
NTPC in talks to buy minority stake in US-based nuclear tech firm CCTEIndia's NTPC is exploring a significant investment. The state-owned power giant is in discussions to acquire a minority stake in US firm Cl...
02 Jan, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Investors seek independent advisory body for nuclear powerIndia's move into nuclear power generation is sparking demand for expert guidance. Private sector companies entering this field need techni...
23 Dec, 2025, 11.37 PM IST
NPCIL to operate small nuclear plants for private playersIn a pioneering move, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) will operate 220 MW small nuclear plants funded and located by private...
06 Oct, 2024, 03.48 PM IST
Plan to deploy 40-50 small modular nuclear reactors: Tata Consulting Engineers CEO Amit Sharma"We are going to take the old design of the PHWR and then reconfigure and redesign it to be modular, scalable and safety-aligned to post-Fu...
25 Aug, 2024, 11.15 AM IST
BHEL, Nuclear Power Corp ink pact for biz opportunities in pressurised heavy water reactor techBHEL has supplied steam turbine generator sets for nearly 50 per cent of the country's total installed nuclear capacity. Its steam turbine ...
12 Apr, 2023, 05.44 PM IST
IN-SPACe will accelerate major reforms in space sector: President KovindIn his address to the joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament, the President said ISRO space scientists are working on important miss...
29 Jan, 2021, 03.14 PM IST
Unit 3 of Kakrapar nuclear plant synchronised to gridThe 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) was synchronised with grid at at 11.37 am on Sunday, the official added.
11 Jan, 2021, 05.34 PM IST
KAPP nuclear reactor unit 3 likely to be commissioned by November 2020: GovernmentThe first 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor at Kakrapar, Gujarat, KAPP-3 achieved criticality (controlled self-sustaining nuclear fiss...
17 Sep, 2020, 02.11 PM IST
Larsen & Toubro wins Rs 747 crore contract from NPCILThe steam generators and end shields will be manufactured at L&T's integrated, state-of-the-art Hazira manufacturing complex in Gujarat, wh...
27 Mar, 2018, 03.55 PM IST
- India to build 10 heavy water reactors to boost nuclear power
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) In a major decision to fast-track Indias domestic nuclear power programme, the union cabinet on Wednesday approved...
17 May, 2017, 07.50 PM IST
Global nuclear giants go bust, should India celebrate?The diplomatic noose that had been tightened around India's neck to buy costly foreign nuclear reactors has on its own been loosened if not...
09 Apr, 2017, 04.44 PM IST
Indo-Canadian nuclear deal includes joint efforts in Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor technologySources hoped that this would increase capacity of India PWHRs. Collaboration in the filed of reactor technology is expected to be smooth.
17 Apr, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Unit 5 of RAPS becomes world's 2nd longest running reactorIndia's nuclear power programme reached a new milestone after Unit 5 of Rajasthan Atomic Power Staion become 2nd longest running reactor in...
06 Sep, 2014, 10.52 PM IST
- India eyeing 63,000 MW nuclear power capacity by 2032: NPCIL
India has drawn up an ambitious plan to reach a nuclear power capacity of 63,000 MW in 2032 by setting up of 16 indigenous Pressurised Heav...
11 Oct, 2010, 07.38 PM IST