India records its highest-ever annual solar capacity addition of around 45 gigawatts in last fiscal

India has recorded its highest-ever annual solar capacity addition of around 45 gigawatts in the financial year 2025-26. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said that this achievement reflects India's unwavering commitment to energy security, sustainable development, and the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra have led this extraordinary growth. The Minister further noted that the country has recorded 6.65 Giga Watt solar capacity in March 2026, the highest-ever solar installation in a single month. He said, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu emerged as the top-contributing states, powering India's journey towards a cleaner and more energy-secure future.