India achieves highest-ever annual wind energy addition of 6.05 GW in 2025–26

• India added 6.05 GW of wind capacity in FY 2025–26, the highest annual addition ever, surpassing the previous peak of 5.5 GW (FY 2016–17).
• Cumulative installed wind capacity crossed 56 GW; the FY saw a ~46% jump over FY 2024–25.
• Signals acceleration toward India's 500 GW non-fossil by 2030 pledge, of which wind must contribute 100 GW.
• Examinable for GS-III (Energy, Environment) and Prelims (schemes, ministries, targets).