New Delhi, April 7 -- India achieved its highest-ever annual wind capacity addition of 6.05 GW during FY 2025-26 crossing the landmark of 5.5 GW capacity addition in FY 2016-17. This was informed in a press statement by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

This also represents an increase of nearly 46% over the capacity added in FY 2024-25 marking a decisive acceleration in India's onshore wind deployment trajectory.

With this addition, India's cumulative installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 GW. This milestone reflects renewed momentum in the sector driven by improved policy clarity, transmission readiness, competitive tariff discovery, and a strong project pipeline.

According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, this m...