INDIA'S INSTALLED POWER CAPACITY RISES 36% IN 5 YEARS: RBI

India has made significant progress in expanding its power generation capacity over the last five years, with installed power capacity rising by nearly 36 per cent, largely driven by rapid growth in renewable energy, according to a report released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

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India has made significant progress in expanding its power generation capacity over the last five years

The report highlighted that 2025 marked a milestone year for India's clean energy transition, as the country recorded its highest-ever annual addition to renewable energy capacity.

This sharp rise was primarily led by a surge in solar power installations, reflecting strong policy support and growing private sector participation in the renewable energy space.

It stated that "Installed power capacity has increased by nearly 36 per cent over the past five years, largely driven by the expansion of renewable energy. In 2025, India recorded its highest-ever annual addition to renewable energy capacity, primarily led by a surge in solar installations".