Why India's Uranium Deal With Australia Could Transform Its Nuclear Future

India secured a long-awaited uranium supply deal with Australia, marking the operationalisation of a 2014 civil nuclear partnership. The agreement, finalized after years of negotiation, will provide India with access to Australian uranium for peaceful purposes under IAEA safeguards. This development is significant as it supports India's ambitious plan to increase its nuclear power capacity from 8 GW to 100 GW by 2047, a goal that aligns with the country's energy security and net zero emissions objectives. The agreement also closes a chapter on a previously dormant partnership between India and Australia, paving the way for greater private sector participation in India's nuclear sector.