India added 6.1 GW of wind energy capacity in 2025–26, its highest annual increase so far, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The country’s total installed wind capacity now stands above 56.1 GW, with another 28 GW currently under implementation.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that India is the fourth-largest wind energy market globally and outlined targets of 100 GW by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036. These targets are part of the country’s wider push to expand non-fossil energy sources.

India's wind energy capacity is estimated at 1,164 gigawatts at 150-meter hub height by the ministry, thus suggesting considerable potential for growth from its present status.

Wind energy production has also been presented as an alternative to solar energy production. It was pointed out that roughly 45 percent of wind energy production occurs during the evenings and nighttime when electricity demand is still high, but solar energy production does not take place.

To support growth, the government has introduced policy measures such as a dedicated wind component under Renewable Purchase Obligations and stricter enforcement of Late Payment Surcharge rules. Bidding guidelines and the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) have also been put in place to regulate equipment standards and support domestic production.

India’s manufacturing capacity for wind equipment is estimated at over 24 GW annually, with 70–80% of components produced domestically. The supply chain covers key parts such as blades, towers, and gearboxes.

The government is also planning to issue more tenders and encouraging the development of projects that will use wind, solar, and storage energy sources, including hybrid projects and continuous 24/7 projects.

Other initiatives include the Green Energy Open Access, which allows industrial companies to buy green energy directly; repowering of older wind turbines; and development of new transmission lines through the Green Energy Corridor scheme.

Financial mechanisms like blended financing and credit risk mitigation instruments are also being explored. A pilot project of 500 megawatts based on the Contracts for Differences mechanism is now in place to give more predictable revenue flows to developers.

According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, these initiatives are meant to aid sustainable capacity additions and improve grid management problems.