# India targets 8 GW wind energy by FY27

> India adds 8 GW wind capacity by FY27 as part of 100 GW renewable goal
- Title: India targets 8 GW wind energy by FY27 · The Economic Times
- Summary: India adds 8 GW wind capacity by FY27 as part of 100 GW renewable goal India will add 7.5-8 GW of wind energy capacity in fiscal year 2026-27
- Keywords: india, wind energy, fy27, renewable energy, mnr, 100 gw target, wind capacity, targets, wind, energy, The Economic Times
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/india-on-track-to-add-about-8-gw-wind-energy-capacity-in-fy27-official/articleshow/134417385.cms
- Author: PTI
- Published: 2026-09-22T17:16:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india, wind energy, fy27, renewable energy, mnr, 100 gw target, wind capacity
## Wind capacity progress
India added 2.42 GW of wind energy capacity through August 31, 2026
## Current fiscal year target
Official says India will add 7.5-8 GW wind capacity in FY2026-27
## 2025-26 progress
India added over 6 GW wind energy capacity in 2025-26
## 100 GW renewable target
India aims for 100 GW wind energy capacity by 2030
## 500 GW renewable goal
India has set a target of 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030
## Key takeaway

India will add 7.5-8 GW of wind energy capacity in fiscal year 2026-27