US' Holtec eyes tie-ups with NTPC, Vedanta to build nuclear reactors

US firm Holtec International is planning a significant 15 GW small modular reactor (SMR) project pipeline in India. Advanced talks are underway with NTPC for a fleet-development platform, and discussions with Vedanta Group are exploring SMR-300 deployment for industrial use. This move follows India's SHANTI Act, 2025, which opened doors for private sector participation in nuclear power.