# Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q4 (projected)**: Regulatory Framework — Expected release of specific licensing guidelines for private nuclear operators.
- **2026-03-17**: Ministerial Announcement — Jitendra Singh details the act's role in empowering small players in the nuclear sector.
- **2026-03-02**: Pact Announcement — India and Canada announce $2.6B uranium deal and $70B trade expansion target.
- **2026-03-02**: $2.6B Pact Signed — Cameco and India's DAE finalize the uranium supply agreement and SMR cooperation framework.
- **2026-02-27**: Carney Visit Begins — Canadian PM Mark Carney arrives in India for a four-day diplomatic mission.
- **2026-02-27**: Carney Visit Begins — PM Mark Carney arrives in India for a four-day state visit to reset strategic ties.
- **2025-08-22**: Shanti Act Drafted — The government drafts the Shanti Act focusing on social and technological integration.
- **2024-11-10**: Policy Proposal — Initial discussions on amending the Atomic Energy Act to allow private participation.
- **2018-02-20**: Last Bilateral Visit — The last formal bilateral visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to India before the 2026 renewal.
- **2018-02-01**: Last PM Visit — The last bilateral visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to India before the 2026 reset.
- **1974-05-18**: Pokhran-I Test — India conducts nuclear test using plutonium from Canadian-supplied CIRUS reactor, leading to diplomatic fallout.
- **1974-05-18**: Pokhran-I Test — India conducts its first nuclear test using plutonium from the Canadian-supplied CIRUS reactor, leading to a diplomatic freeze.

## Recent coverage (5 stories, network-wide)

### AI Data Center Demand Ignites Nuclear Renaissance: Top Energy Plays for 2026
2026-03-18 02:38:06 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The exponential growth of generative AI is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand, forcing tech giants to secure 24/7 carbon-free baseload power through nuclear energy. This shift has catalyzed a 'nuclear renaissance,' characterized by long-term power purchase agreements and the revival of decommissioned reactors to support massive data center expansions.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/ai-nuclear-power-renaissance-2026-stocks

### India’s Shanti Act Opens Nuclear Sector to Private Players and SMR Startups
2026-03-18 00:09:33 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 5

The Shanti Act marks a historic shift in India's energy policy by opening the nuclear sector to private enterprises and small-scale entrepreneurs. Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted new liability caps and FDI provisions designed to fuel 24/7 green power for the AI and data center industries.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/india-shanti-act-nuclear-energy-private-sector

### India’s Shanti Act Democratizes Nuclear Energy for Small-Scale Players
2026-03-17 19:09:39 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has announced that the Shanti Act will fundamentally restructure India's nuclear energy landscape by allowing smaller enterprises to compete alongside major industrial houses. This legislative shift aims to accelerate nuclear capacity expansion through private investment and the deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/shanti-act-india-nuclear-energy-small-players

### India and Canada Forge $2.6 Billion Nuclear Pact to Reshape Energy Trade
2026-03-03 00:30:08 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

India and Canada have finalized a CAD 2.6 billion uranium supply agreement between Cameco and India’s Department of Atomic Energy, marking a historic pivot in bilateral relations. The deal aims to expand total trade to $70 billion while deepening cooperation on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and critical minerals.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/india-canada-uranium-nuclear-pact-2026

### India and Canada Ink $2.6B Nuclear Pact, Eye $70B Trade Expansion
2026-03-03 00:29:34 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

India and Canada have signed a CAD 2.6 billion agreement for long-term uranium supply, marking a significant reset in diplomatic relations. The deal between Cameco and India's Department of Atomic Energy includes cooperation on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and broader defense and energy security initiatives.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/india-canada-uranium-nuclear-pact-2026

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