India's Russian Nuclear Reactor Costs Surge 55% After Delays

Why rising project costs for nuclear power matter for India’s clean energy plans

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant's project costs have risen 55% for four under-construction reactors, raising concerns over nuclear power economics and future electricity tariffs.

India's Russian Nuclear Reactor Costs Surge 55% After Delays

The cost of adding four Russian-designed nuclear reactors at the Kudankulam plant in southern India has surged by more than half after the war in Ukraine pushed back construction by almost three years.

India Expands Nuclear Power: 10 Reactors Under Construction, 8,000 MW Capacity in Pipeline

India is accelerating its nuclear energy expansion with 10 reactors under construction totaling 8,000 MW, backed by the landmark SHANTI Act (2025) and a long-term mission to achieve 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. This positions India as a global leader in clean, reliable, and advanced nuclear technologies.Moreover, the Government has already announced measures for enabling R&D in SMRs (Small Modular Reactors) and new advanced technologies. Tow…