India adds a record 52.5 GW of power generation capacity so far in FY26

New Delhi: Amid growing demand for power in the country, companies have installed a record power generation capacity of 52.53 GW in the country so far this financial year. The previous record was about 34 GW in FY25.

A power ministry statement said that out of the total capacity installed so far this fiscal, renewable sources comprised 39.65 GW. A total of 8.8 GW of coal-based capacity was added during the period under review.