India Mandates Local Solar Ingots, Wafers from 2028 to Curb Chinese Imports

• India proposes mandatory use of locally made solar ingots and wafers starting June 2028.
• The move aims to reduce reliance on Chinese imports and boost domestic manufacturing.
• Companies like Waaree Energies, Tata Power, and Indosol Solar are investing heavily in renewable manufacturing.
• India targets doubling non-fossil fuel power capacity to 500 GW by 2030.
• The government previously mandated local solar cells from June 2026 and local panels for state projects.