The Latest Breaking News from NPCIL

Indian private sector to bolster nuclear energy capacity by 2047: Atomic Energy Commission Chief

India's Atomic Energy Commission Chairman A K Mohanty announced potential private sector contributions to nuclear power capacity. The country aims to achieve a target of 100 gigawatts by 2047. With 25 percent of the world's thorium reserves, India's nuclear program can progress further. This initiative could attract an estimated investment…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Transformers and Rectifiers shares rally 8% after receiving order worth up to Rs 500 crore from MEIL

Transformers and Rectifiers shares rallied on Monday after the company secured a large order from MEIL for manufacturing transformers and related work. Valued at Rs 100 crore to Rs 500 crore, excluding GST, the order is scheduled for execution over 35 months and is expected to strengthen the company’s order…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

India's future nuclear fleet may need 5,400 tonnes uranium annually; domestic supply meets about 30%: Parliamentary panel

India’s nuclear expansion could sharply raise uranium demand, with PHWRs alone expected to require around 5,400 tonnes of uranium oxide annually. A Parliamentary Committee flagged that domestic production currently meets only 30% of this requirement and urged faster mining, strategic stockpiles, overseas sourcing and clearer timelines to secure long-term fuel…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Power Ministry urged to ensure availability of KKNPP units during summer

SRPC seeks Ministry of Power intervention for higher power generation from Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant to meet peak demand.

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

Tangedco seeks indicative tariff for KKNPP units 3 and 4

Tangedco seeks indicative tariff for upcoming units at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant to determine electricity allocation.

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024

Top brass of NPCIL, Russian suppliers to meet at Kudankulam; expected to discuss acceleration of ongoing reactor construction

Top officials from Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and Atomstroyexport are meeting to review the progress of the ongoing construction of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) reactors 3 to 6 and address delays in the supply of critical components from Russia.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

India will ‘commission a nuclear power reactor every year’: NPCIL chief

India's Nuclear Power Corporation plans to commission a nuclear power reactor every year, emphasising the role of nuclear power in its clean energy transition and decarbonisation efforts.

The Hindu · Jan 18, 2024

Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality

The KAPP-4 700-MWe nuclear power reactor in Kakrapar, in Surat, attained criticality on December 17, 2023. It is the NPCIL’s largest indigenous reactor.

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

Second home-built 700 MW nuclear plant at Kakrapar achieves first criticality

The KAPP-4 700-MWe nuclear power reactor in Kakrapar, in Surat, attained criticality on December 17, 2023. It is the NPCIL’s largest indigenous reactor.

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

Madras High Court dismisses PIL filed against Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project

Madras HC dismisses PIL against KKNPP, noting SC had found it complied with all safety norms. NPCIL, TN Govt ensuring only natural growth of population in sterilized zone. AERB, MoEFCC to monitor project regularly.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023