Q1. In FY 2025-26, India added a record quantum of wind energy capacity, taking its cumulative wind capacity past a significant milestone. What was the annual addition and the resulting cumulative capacity?
Explanation
India added a record 6.05 GW of wind energy capacity in FY 2025-26, the highest ever annual addition, taking cumulative wind capacity past 56 GW and bringing the 500 GW non-fossil target by 2030 closer. Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra led the additions.
