India’s installed wind power capacity has reached 57,443 MW, while annual wind power generation touched a record 106 billion units in FY26.
The country also retained its position as the world’s fourth-largest wind energy market with strong policy support.
Highlights
- India’s installed wind power capacity reached 57,443 MW as of June 30, 2026.
- Wind energy generated a record 106 billion units of electricity during FY 2025-26.
- Annual wind capacity addition increased to 6,057 MW in FY26, the highest in three years.
- Gujarat leads the country with 16,086 MW of installed wind capacity, followed by Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
- India ranked 4th globally in wind energy installations, according to the GWEC Report 2026.
- Government initiatives, including Green Energy Corridors, offshore wind policies and transmission expansion, are driving sector growth.
India’s wind energy sector has continued its strong growth trajectory, with the country’s total installed wind power capacity reaching 57,443 MW as of June 30, 2026. The latest figures released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy also show that wind power generation touched a record 106 billion units during FY 2025-26, reflecting the growing role of renewable energy in India’s electricity mix.
The country added 6,057 MW of new wind capacity during FY26, significantly higher than 4,151 MW added in FY25 and 3,253 MW in FY24. Wind power generation also rose sharply from 83 billion units in both FY24 and FY25 to 106 billion units in FY26, highlighting improved capacity additions and better project performance.
According to the GWEC Report 2026, India remained the fourth-largest wind energy market in the world as of December 31, 2025, reinforcing its position as one of the leading renewable energy producers globally.
Among the states, Gujarat continues to lead with 16,086 MW of installed wind capacity, followed by Tamil Nadu (12,273 MW) and Karnataka (8,896 MW). Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are also major contributors to India’s wind energy capacity.
In terms of electricity generation, Gujarat produced the highest wind power during FY26 at 33,706 million units, followed by Tamil Nadu with 24,200 million units and Karnataka with 18,804 million units.
The government has introduced several policy measures to accelerate renewable energy deployment. These include the Green Energy Corridor Scheme for transmission infrastructure, 100% foreign direct investment under the automatic route, Renewable Consumption Obligations, Green Energy Open Access Rules, offshore wind leasing regulations, viability gap funding for offshore wind projects, and updated bidding guidelines. These initiatives aim to strengthen renewable energy infrastructure, improve grid connectivity and attract greater private investment into the sector.
With rising installations, higher power generation and continued policy support, wind energy is expected to play an increasingly important role in helping India achieve its clean energy and net-zero targets while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
