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India's solar module capacity surges, but upstream manufacturing lags: NITI Aayog

India's solar cell and module manufacturing capacity has grown significantly. However, the nation still imports essential upstream components like polysilicon. China dominates global photovoltaic manufacturing, supplying most of India's imports. India's solar capacity is expanding, requiring greater domestic component production. Expanding from polysilicon to cell manufacturing is critical for future integration.

17 Aug 2026 2:50 pm