World & BusinessIndia reportedly on track to add 7.5–8 GW of wind capacity in 2026–27
The Economic Times reports that India’s installed wind capacity stood at 58.52 GW as of August 31, 2026, after 2.42 GW was added between April and August.
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India is on track to add 7.5–8 gigawatts of wind energy capacity in 2026–27, The Economic Times reports, citing Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Joint Secretary Rajesh Kulhari. The report says India added over 6 GW in 2025–26 and another 2.42 GW between April and August 2026, bringing total installed wind capacity to 58.52 GW as of August 31.
India reportedly on track to add 7.5–8 GW of wind capacity in 2026–27
The Economic Times reports that India’s installed wind capacity stood at 58.52 GW as of August 31, 2026, after 2.42 GW was added between April and August.
TLDR
India is on track to add 7.5–8 gigawatts of wind energy capacity in 2026–27, The Economic Times reports, citing Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Joint Secretary Rajesh Kulhari. The report says India added over 6 GW in 2025–26 and another 2.42 GW between April and August 2026, bringing total installed wind capacity to 58.52 GW as of August 31.