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90 page nuclear rulebook sparks fight between NPCIL and private firms over control

Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
90 page nuclear rulebook sparks fight between NPCIL and private firms over control

Private bidders say it’s more control than partnership

India’s push to revive nuclear power using private capital is colliding with a dispute between state-run NPCIL and private players. A 90-page rulebook has become the flashpoint, with private firms alleging the framework tilts toward control rather than partnership, raising fresh questions over the path to faster projects.

  • Private firms accuse the NPCIL framework of prioritizing control
  • A 90 page rulebook is at the center of the standoff
  • The Modi government wants private capital to restart nuclear plans
  • Tensions could slow or reshape India’s nuclear power roadmap
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