US-India Nuclear Partnership: Exploring New Horizons

A US delegation of nuclear industry executives is visiting India to explore partnerships in the civil nuclear sector. This comes after India's recent legislative changes, opening the industry to private involvement. The visit aims to enhance collaboration and project development opportunities between US and Indian firms.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 17-05-2026 20:48 IST | Created: 17-05-2026 20:48 IST
US-India Nuclear Partnership: Exploring New Horizons
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A delegation of senior executives from the American nuclear industry is visiting India to foster cooperation, following India's legislative changes in the nuclear sector. This landmark visit highlights the potential for US and Indian companies to collaborate significantly in the civil nuclear field.

The 20-member delegation, visiting New Delhi and Mumbai, is keen to understand how both countries can enhance collaboration in project development, supply chain strengthening, and commercial partnerships, according to the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF).

With India aiming to boost its nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047, and the sector now open to private players, opportunities abound for commercial partnerships and innovation. Recent authorizations for American firms are seen as a catalyst for deeper bilateral cooperation, emphasizing the importance of swift action on exports and infrastructure.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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