Maharashtra govt ramps up nuclear energy with MoUs worth Rs 6.5 lakh croreMaharashtra has signed MoUs with four companies, including Adani Power and Reliance Industries, to attract Rs 6.5 lakh crore in nuclear ene...
19 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
NTPC chief against reliance on one source for nuclear technologyIndia must avoid depending on one country for nuclear technology. NTPC chairman Gurdeep Singh stresses domestic control for nuclear project...
18 May, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
India to invite bids for 220 MWe Small Modular Reactor, boosting nuclear push under green energy transitionIndia is set to invite bids for its first 220 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-200) within six months, a significant stride in boosti...
16 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India developing 3 types of small modular reactors, govt tells Lok SabhaIndia is developing three types of small modular reactors (SMRs), including a 5 MWth high-temperature gas-cooled reactor for hydrogen gener...
12 Mar, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Inputs sought from private companies for deploying Bharat Small ReactorsPlans for Bharat Small Reactors are moving forward. The SHANTI Act now allows private companies in nuclear energy. NPCIL is consulting with...
11 Mar, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
PHWR makers may build key parts for small modular reactorsIndian industries are set to manufacture critical equipment for Small Modular Reactors. This initiative aligns with the 'Make in India' pro...
11 Dec, 2025, 12.41 AM IST
India developing three types of small modular reactors: Jitendra SinghIndia is developing three indigenous Small Modular Reactor (SMR) types, including a hydrogen-dedicated one, primarily for energy-intensive ...
25 Jul, 2025, 09.52 AM IST
Eye on nuclear energy mission, NPCIL looks to speed up capacity additionNuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) is planning to seek approvals for 10 more 700 MW pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs) to...
24 May, 2025, 12.47 AM IST
India’s nuclear ambitions: Can Bharat Small Reactors trigger a 100 GW chain reaction?India's plan to achieve 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 hinges on Bharat Small Reactors. Despite challenges like delays and fuel depende...
16 May, 2025, 05.50 PM IST
Beyond coal & renewables: Can nuclear power be India's clean energy gamechanger?India aims to expand nuclear power capacity to 21,980 MW by 2031-32, emphasizing thorium utilization, safety, and private-sector participat...
24 Mar, 2025, 08.42 AM IST
NPCIL invites proposals to set up small nuclear reactorsIndia's nuclear power operator NPCIL seeks proposals from the industry to establish 220 MW Bharat Small Reactors for replacing coal-fired p...
31 Dec, 2024, 07.16 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
N-power to play greater role in India's energy mix: AEC chairman Ajit MohantyIndia plans to expand its nuclear power capacity over the next two decades to meet energy security and climate goals. The country is buildi...
17 Sep, 2024, 07.01 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
Bharat Small Reactors: Post Budget, India now clear on small nuclearSMRs are the future for delivering low-carbon electricity, managing renewable intermittency and ensuring baseload concerns of switching to ...
02 Aug, 2024, 12.09 AM IST
Budget 2024: Did you miss the 'nuclear option' in the budget?Nirmala Sitharaman announced Bharat Small Reactors aiming for 500 GW renewable energy by 2031. These 300 MW, factory-built reactors, adding...
23 Jul, 2024, 06.56 PM IST
Budget 2024: Govt to bring in private sector for small nuclear reactorsThe Union Budget proposes a collaboration between the government and private sector to establish Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) and advance s...
23 Jul, 2024, 06.55 PM IST