India-Russia energy ties: Nuclear cooperation to be deepened; Kudankulam, SMRs on December summit agenda

India and Russia are set to deepen civil nuclear energy cooperation at their upcoming annual summit, with a focus on small and modular reactors and increased equipment localization. Discussions between Rosatom and India’s DAE chief explored new collaborations, including SMR development and advancements in the nuclear fuel cycle, alongside a review of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant’s progress.