India’s wind energy sector is expected to witness significant expansion over the coming years, with annual capacity additions projected to reach 8 GW in FY2026-27 and increase to 13.2 GW by FY2030-31. The growth trajectory is expected to take the country’s cumulative installed wind power capacity to approximately 107 GW, strengthening its position in the global renewable energy market.
The projections were highlighted at Windergy India 2026, the annual flagship event organised by the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA), being held from October 7 to 9, 2026.
India currently has 59.2 GW of installed wind power capacity, with an additional 43 GW of projects under construction and implementation. Together, these represent approximately 102.2 GW of existing and upcoming wind capacity, providing a substantial project pipeline to support future growth.
The sector’s expansion is also expected to benefit from the proposed ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III initiative, which aims to strengthen electricity transmission infrastructure and facilitate the integration of additional renewable energy capacity into the national grid. The initiative forms part of India’s broader ambition to achieve 900 GW of installed non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2035.
Addressing the industry gathering, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, highlighted the sector’s recent performance, noting that India achieved its highest-ever annual wind capacity addition of 6.05 GW in FY2025-26.
The minister expressed confidence that annual installations would exceed this record in FY2026-27, supported by a strong project pipeline, favourable policy measures and increasing investment in renewable energy infrastructure.
He also reiterated India’s ambition to achieve 100 GW of installed wind power capacity by 2030, emphasising the importance of sustained project development and policy support in accelerating the country’s clean energy transition.
Girish Tanti, Chairman of IWTMA, stated that India’s wind industry is entering a period of sustained growth, supported by expanding domestic manufacturing capabilities and increasing international demand for wind energy equipment.
According to Tanti, India’s annual wind turbine manufacturing capacity has increased from approximately 12 GW in FY2022-23 to more than 24 GW, reflecting significant investment in production facilities and component supply chains.
He also highlighted the sector’s growing export performance, with wind energy equipment exports reaching ₹12,800 crore in FY2025-26, representing an increase of nearly 50% compared with the previous financial year.
Building on this momentum, IWTMA has outlined an ambition to increase India’s share of global wind turbine exports from approximately 2% currently to 10% by 2030. Achieving this target would strengthen India’s position as an international manufacturing hub for wind turbines, components, engineering services and renewable energy technologies.
Aditya Pyasi, Chief Executive Officer of IWTMA, emphasised the need to develop a resilient and globally competitive domestic wind manufacturing ecosystem to support the anticipated increase in installations.
He noted that the industry’s transition towards higher-capacity wind turbines would require greater localisation of critical components, expansion of manufacturing facilities and stronger coordination among original equipment manufacturers, component suppliers, technology providers and government agencies.
Strengthening domestic supply chains and accelerating technological development will be essential to ensuring that India’s wind manufacturing industry can meet growing domestic requirements while remaining competitive in international markets.
Windergy India 2026 has brought together approximately 400 exhibitors from more than 20 countries, alongside 500 industry delegates. The event also features dedicated international pavilions from Denmark, Germany and Spain, highlighting opportunities for global collaboration, technology exchange and investment in India’s wind energy sector.
The gathering serves as a platform for industry stakeholders to discuss manufacturing expansion, supply chain development, technological innovation and policy measures required to accelerate wind power deployment.
With a substantial project pipeline, increasing manufacturing capacity and continued investment in transmission infrastructure, India’s wind energy sector is positioned for accelerated development over the coming decade.
The projected increase in annual installations to 13.2 GW by FY2030-31, alongside ambitions to expand turbine exports and strengthen domestic manufacturing, reflects the industry’s growing role in supporting India’s renewable energy transition and establishing the country as a major global wind energy manufacturing centre.
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