India has achieved its highest-ever annual wind capacity addition of 6.05 GW during FY 2025-26, crossing the previous highest of 5.5 GW capacity addition, recorded in FY 2016-17.

This also represents an increase of nearly 46 percent over the capacity in FY 2024–25, marking a decisive acceleration in India's onshore wind deployment trajectory, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said in a statement.

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,” stated MNRE.

It further added that this milestone achievement is the result of sustained policy support, improved project execution, and greater pipeline maturity across key wind states. States such as Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra have been the primary contributors to capacity addition during the year, underpinned by a growing pipeline of wind-solar hybrid projects and the progressive roll-out of green energy open access, MNRE said.

India’s wind energy sector has grown steadily, making India one of the leading wind energy markets globally. The government has taken several initiatives to promote the sector, including Concessional Custom Duty on certain components and raw materials used in the manufacturing of wind turbines, graded Waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges till June 2028, competitive bidding mechanisms, separate Wind Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) frameworks, and technical support from the National Institute of Wind Energy.

India’s wind energy program was initiated in the early 1990s as part of the Government’s broader renewable energy strategy. Over the past three decades, India has developed a strong wind energy ecosystem and a robust policy framework to promote grid-connected wind power projects, stated MNRE.