Explainer: How SHANTI Act opens nuclear energy to private players
Big news—India just opened up its nuclear energy sector to private companies for the first time, thanks to the new SHANTI Act.
Passed in December 2025, this law updates old rules and lets Indian firms and joint ventures (with foreign investment policy to be determined by the DPIIT; some sources say the Act permits up to 49% FDI) get involved in building, running, and managing nuclear power plants.
What's the big picture?
This move is all about boosting clean energy for the future—India wants to jump from 8.8 GW of nuclear power today to a whopping 100 GW by 2047.
While private players can now help with most parts of nuclear projects, the government will still control sensitive stuff like uranium enrichment.
The law also gives more teeth to safety regulators, so there are checks in place as things ramp up.
If you're interested in tech or sustainability, this could mean more innovation and jobs down the line.