New Delhi, April 10 -- The country recorded its highest-ever annual solar capacity addition of approximately 45 gigawatts during the financial year 2025-26. The Office of the Prime Minister of India, in a social media post tagging Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, stated, "India records highest-ever annual solar capacity addition," quoting the minister.

In a separate social media post, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said that this achievement reflects India's unwavering commitment to energy security, sustainable development, and the vision of a Viksit Bharat. He noted that Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra led this growth, driving the transition towards a cleaner and more self-reliant...