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India on track to achieve 7.5-8 GW wind energy capacity addition in FY27: Rajesh Kulhari
Sep-23-2026

Rajesh Kulhari, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, has said that India is on track to achieve 7.5-8 gigawatt (GW) wind energy capacity addition in the current fiscal year (FY27). 

He said that India added more than 6 GW of wind energy capacity in last financial year (FY26). India aims to surpass 100 GW of wind energy capacity by 2030. It has installed wind generation capacity of 58.52 GW as of August 31, 2026.

India has added 2.42 GW of wind energy capacity till August 31 in the current fiscal year (April to August). The wind energy capacity addition is significant as India has set an ambitious target of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy. 


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