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Total projects
21
Under construction
9
Companies
5
Upcoming reg. events
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Nuclear overview

India has 21 SMR projects tracked on SMR Brief Pro, ranging from Planning to Operational.

Nuclear Readiness Score

7.3/10
Regulatory: 7Political: 8Grid: 6Public: 7Financing: 7Experience: 9

India possesses a mature nuclear regulatory body and strong political backing for nuclear energy, bolstered by extensive operational experience and a skilled workforce. While grid infrastructure and financing are generally supportive, SMR-specific frameworks and significant private capital for SMRs are still developing.

Score updated Jun 22, 2026

Projects in India

Bharat SMR-200 (BSMR) — India
Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) / Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Planning
200 MWe
India SMR Programme — Nuclear Energy Mission
NPCIL / Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) / Private sector
Planning
300 MWe
Holtec — India SMR Market Entry (SHANTI Bill)
Holtec International / Indian partners TBD
Planning
600 MWe
France India Strategic SMR Partnership
French Government / EDF / Indian partners / NPCIL
Planning
1000 MWe
Tata Power SMR — Madhya Pradesh / Gujarat / Odisha Sites
Tata Power / Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL)
Planning
440 MWe
India BSMR-200 Indigenous SMR — BARC
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) / NPCIL
Planning
200 MWe
India Nuclear Energy Mission — ₹20,000 Crore SMR Programme
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) / Government of India
Planning
1000 MWe
Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project Units 1-4
Anushakti Vidyut Nigam Ltd
Planning
2800 MWe
Kudankulam NPP Unit 5
Rosatom (ASE JSC)
Under Construction
1000 MWe
Kaiga Atomic Power Project Units 5 and 6
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd
Under Construction
1400 MWe
Rajasthan Atomic Power Project Unit 8
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd
Under Construction
700 MWe
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor Kalpakkam
Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd
Under Construction
500 MWe
Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana Units 1 and 2
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd
Under Construction
1400 MWe
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Units 3 and 4
NPCIL, Atomstroyexport
Under Construction
2000 MWe
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Units 5 and 6
NPCIL, Atomstroyexport
Under Construction
2000 MWe
Kudankulam 5
NPCIL/Rosatom
Under Construction
1000 MWe
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Unit-5
NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited)
Under Construction
1000 MWe
Tarapur Units 1 & 2 Restart
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL)
Operational
160 MWe
Kakrapar Atomic Power Project Unit 3
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd
Operational
700 MWe
Rajasthan Atomic Power Project Unit 7
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd
Operational
700 MWe
Kakrapar Atomic Power Project Unit 4
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd
Operational
700 MWe

Companies headquartered in India

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
PWR
Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd
Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
SFR
NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
PHWR, VVER
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
PWR
Tata Power
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
PWR

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