India's Tata Power steps up nuclear push with small reactors

Tata Power

12/05/2026 15:28

By Sethuraman N R

NEW DELHI, May 12 (Reuters) - Tata Power TTPW.NS is stepping up work on its long‑term nuclear power plans, holding discussions with state‑run Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) on small modular reactors, its chief executive said on Tuesday.

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Tata Power is looking at coming up with two 220-megawatt small modular reactors, Chief Executive Praveer Sinha said in a post-earnings media call.

Discussions with NPCIL are focused on technical and regulatory aspects.

The company has identified land in three Indian states and begun soil testing, geotechnical studies and other groundwork for project reports.

Tata Power is in discussion with Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Odisha on setting up small modular reactors.

Project reports could be ready in about six months, then Tata Power would seek regulatory approvals.

Small modular reactors could be placed in industrial zones for captive use as well as supplying power to the grid. They have no space constraints unlike large 700 MW reactors.

India aims to expand nuclear energy tenfold to 100 GW by 2047 as part of its 2070 net-zero ambitions, and drive greater private participation.

 (Reporting by Sethuraman NR; Editing by Alexandra Hudson)

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