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Nuclear’s second act in the AI age

Ishan Patra

May 11, 2026 | 11 Min Read

May 11, 2026 | 11 Min Read

India’s nuclear energy ecosystem is evolving across policy, science and startups, as the country navigates immediate energy needs and long-term technological ambition.

Until recently, India’s nuclear energy programme was run almost entirely by the state.

Now, a small but growing group of startups, including Anubal Fusion, Pranos Fusion, and HYLENR, is exploring a sector hitherto closed to private enterprises, taking a long-term bet with unique nuclear fusion technologies.

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