The facts
The Indian Cabinet approved a ₹145 billion programme for energy-storage projects, according to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as reported by Reuters. [1]
The programme is intended to support 92 gigawatt-hours of grid-scale storage over 2026–27 to 2030–31, The Economic Times reported. [1][2]
The programme uses viability-gap funding to help projects bridge construction costs; the 92 GWh figure is planned capacity, not an amount already installed. [1][2]
The sources reviewed did not identify awarded projects or a build timetable beyond the programme period. [1][2]
Still unconfirmed
- The sources reviewed did not identify projects selected for funding, tender dates or the annual rollout schedule.
- No completed capacity attributable to this new programme was reported.
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 4 Nov 2026, 11:06 UTC.
Reuters reports the Cabinet decision based on the responsible minister’s announcement; The Economic Times supplies the programme capacity and time horizon. A primary written government release was not located, so programme details are attributed to these reports and the future target is distinguished from installed capacity.
- India cabinet clears $1.53 billion programme for energy-storage projects
Reuters · Reporting · 4 Nov 2026
Reports the Cabinet approval and minister’s announcement. No written Cabinet or PIB release was found in this pass.
- Cabinet approves ₹14,500-crore scheme to add 92 GWh energy-storage capacity
The Economic Times · Reporting · 4 Nov 2026
Reports the 92 GWh programme target, viability-gap funding and planned implementation period.