New Delhi, June 3 -- India has become the second largest solar growth market, surpassing the US, Pralhad Joshi, minister for new and renewable energy said on Wednesday.

"India's solar growth story is setting global benchmarks. In 2025, India surpassed the USA in annual solar capacity additions to become the world's 2nd largest solar growth market. As the fastest-growing major solar market, India is driving record capacity additions through strong policy support, innovation and world-class infrastructure," he wrote on X.

"Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, India's #CleanEnergy transition is accelerating, strengthening energy security, advancing sustainable development and reinforcing India's position as a...