The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has said that India has achieved the highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition of 6.05 gigawatt (GW) in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), surpassing the previous record of 5.5 GW set in FY 2016-17. This also represents an increase of nearly 46% over the capacity in FY 2024-25 marking a decisive acceleration in India's onshore wind deployment trajectory.

The ministry said with this milestone, India's cumulative installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 GW, reflecting renewed momentum in the sector, driven by improved policy clarity, transmission readiness, competitive tariff discovery, and a strong project pipeline. This milestone achievement is the result of sustained policy support, improved project execution, and greater pipeline maturity across key wind states. States like 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. India's wind energy sector has grown steadily, making India one of the leading wind energy markets globally. 

It noted that the government has taken several initiatives to promote the sector, including concessional customs 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. The record addition significantly strengthens India's renewable energy portfolio and contributes towards its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030.