# Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

Type: government

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/ministry-of-new-and-renewable-energy-mnre
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## Timeline

- **2028-06-01**: Effective Date — Solar ingots and wafers must be sourced from ALMM-approved manufacturers for compliant projects.
- **2026-03-18**: Upstream Extension — Government announces the inclusion of ingots and wafers in the ALMM framework.
- **2024-04-01**: ALMM Reimposition — The government reimposes ALMM for modules after a temporary suspension to ease supply constraints.
- **2019-01-01**: ALMM Introduced — MNRE issues the first ALMM order for solar modules to ensure quality and domestic sourcing.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### India's Rs 6,500 Cr Solar Bet: Mandating Local Cells to Cut China Reliance
2026-07-31 19:55:57 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 1

India's new mandate requiring domestically manufactured solar cells for rooftop and C&I projects is reshaping supply chains. Major firms are investing heavily in backward integration, with Tata Power committing Rs 6,500 crore for 10 GW ingot-wafer capacity, to reduce China's 80%+ market share in solar components.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/supply-india-solar-local-cell-mandate

### India Mandates Domestic Solar Ingots and Wafers Under ALMM by June 2028
2026-03-18 07:47:08 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Indian government has officially extended the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework to include solar ingots and wafers, effective June 1, 2028. This regulatory expansion aims to force vertical integration within the domestic solar supply chain and eliminate upstream import dependencies.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/india-almm-extension-solar-ingots-wafers-2028

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