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India Adds Record 52,537 MW Power Capacity in FY 2025–26

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The Ministry of Power said India added 52,537 MW of generation capacity in 2025–26 up to 31 January 2026, the highest ever, beating the 34,054 MW added in 2024–25. Renewables contributed 39,657 MW, including 34,955 MW solar and 4,613 MW wind. Total installed capacity reached 5,20,510.95 MW, of which about 50.5% is renewable, 48% fossil-based and 1.6% nuclear.