India, April 6 -- India recorded its highest-ever annual wind power capacity addition of 6.05 GW in FY 2025-26, surpassing the previous peak of 5.5 GW achieved in FY 2016-17, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said.

The addition marks a nearly 46% increase over FY 2024-25, signalling a strong acceleration in the country's onshore wind deployment.

With this, India's cumulative installed wind capacity has crossed 56 GW, reinforcing its position among the world's leading wind energy markets.

"This milestone reflects renewed momentum in the sector driven by improved policy clarity, transmission readiness, competitive tariff discovery, and a strong project pipeline," the ministry said in a statement.

The growth has been supported by ...