India’s largest power generator, NTPC, has signed non-disclosure agreements with Russia’s Rosatom and France’s EDF to explore collaboration on large pressurised water reactor (PWR) projects.

These agreements cover the entire lifecycle of nuclear projects, from concept to commissioning, with a strong focus on indigenisation. The move comes as India eases laws to encourage private sector participation in nuclear energy and relaxes supplier liability rules, which previously limited foreign technology involvement. Through these collaborations, NTPC aims to evaluate technology specifications and finalise tenders that can attract global players, including Korea Electric Power Company and Westinghouse. Cost and economics of technology remain key considerations for the state-owned power producer.

With experience in large power plants and joint ventures with NPCIL, NTPC is targeting 30 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 under its NTPC Parmanu Urja Nigam, contributing to India’s 100 GW nuclear roadmap. Projects like the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project highlight its growing role in India’s nuclear expansion.