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India Opens Nuclear Sector to Private Investment Amid Safety Concerns

12/22/2025

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India's parliament approved a nuclear reform allowing private and foreign firms to enter the nuclear power sector.
The reform aims to raise capacity to 100 gigawatts by 2047, with about 20 trillion Indian rupees in investment.
Critics warn of safety, oversight, supply chain issues, liability caps, and regulatory independence.
Observers say the reform aligns India's liability framework with international norms and coincides with signing of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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India's parliament approved a nuclear reform allowing private and foreign firms to enter the nuclear power sector.
The reform aims to raise capacity to 100 gigawatts by 2047, with about 20 trillion Indian rupees in investment.
Critics warn of safety, oversight, supply chain issues, liability caps, and regulatory independence.
Observers say the reform aligns India's liability framework with international norms and coincides with signing of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).