The Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association has published a report titled “Elevating India’s Wind Turbine Exports for Global Markets”* highlighting the sector’s rapid growth and outlining measures needed to strengthen international competitiveness. India’s wind turbine manufacturing sector is described as having reached an inflection point, with installed manufacturing capacity of around 24 GW per year. While the domestic market is projected at about 10 GW of annual additions, exports already account for more than 4–6 GW of wind turbine components.
The report notes that India installed a record 6.1 GW of wind capacity in FY25–26, while exports of wind turbines and components exceeded INR 12,000 crore in the same period, compared with INR 8,200 crore in FY24–25.
With the global wind market expected to scale to around 212 GW of annual additions by 2030, the report argues that exports must move from an opportunity to a core growth driver for the Indian wind industry.
A central recommendation is the creation of a dedicated export finance and incentive framework, including an export-linked wind manufacturing incentive, a specialised export finance facility and a sovereign-backed payment deferral mechanism to improve competitiveness in price-sensitive markets.
On supply chains, the report highlights that while assembly-level localisation in India stands at around 70%, system-level localisation remains closer to 50%, with continued reliance on imported high-value components such as converters, generators and specialty castings. It calls for phased localisation targets, manufacturing incentives and the development of supplier parks, alongside measures to reduce exposure to rare-earth supply constraints.
The report also identifies the lack of internationally recognised certification as a key barrier to export bankability. It recommends strengthening the role of India’s National Institute of Wind Energy as a certification body aligned with IECRE standards, alongside a dedicated export certification track to improve access to global markets.
A further focus is placed on technology gaps, with Indian manufacturers largely producing 2–3 MW turbine platforms while global demand is shifting towards larger, more advanced systems above 5 MW. The report calls for a dedicated wind research and development mission to support next-generation turbine design, digitalisation and manufacturing upgrades.
Other recommendations include building international service and maintenance networks in key export regions such as South Africa, Australia, the Philippines and Central Asia, as well as establishing a coordinated “Brand Wind India” strategy to strengthen global market perception. The report also encourages deeper international partnerships through joint ventures, service hubs and co-development arrangements supported by government trade missions.
