Uranium supply chain consulting for India's nuclear expansion
The Opportunity
India has set a target of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047, requiring stable long-term uranium supplies. Canadian expertise in uranium export and nuclear policy is now available through formal MoUs, but India lacks specialized intermediaries to navigate procurement, compliance, and supply chain logistics across the India-Canada corridor.
Market Size
₹8,000–12,000 crore over 20 years. India's nuclear expansion requires ₹2–3 lakh crore in capex; uranium procurement represents 15–20% of operational costs. Canada supplies ~15% of global uranium; India-Canada partnership alone could represent ₹500–800 crore annual procurement by 2035.
Business Model
B2B consulting firm providing uranium sourcing, regulatory compliance, supply chain optimization, and project management services to Indian nuclear utilities, power generation companies, and government agencies. Revenue via retainer contracts, transaction fees, and advisory engagements.
Annual retainer fees from utilities (₹2–5 crore/client); transaction-based fees on uranium procurement contracts (0.5–1% of deal value, ₹5–20 crore annually); advisory and feasibility study contracts (₹50–100 lakh per project).
Your 30-Day Action Plan
Research India's nuclear expansion roadmap, identify 5–10 potential client utilities (NPCIL, NTPC, state-level power companies); download Canada-India MoU documents.
Hire or contract 2–3 nuclear engineers/policy experts with NPCIL or international nuclear experience; map regulatory approval pathways for uranium imports.
Draft service offerings (sourcing, compliance, logistics); create 1-page case study on cost savings from optimized uranium procurement.
Schedule 5–8 discovery calls with power utility decision-makers; pitch retainer consulting model with pilot 6-month engagement offer.
Compliance & Regulatory Angle
NPCIL vendor certification required; Atomic Energy Act 1962 compliance; IAEA nuclear safeguards agreements; Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) clearances; GST registration as consulting service (18%); Foreign Trade Policy compliance for Canada partnerships.
Ready to Act on This Opportunity?
Generate a 7-step execution plan — validate the market, build the MVP, model the financials, map the risks, and ship in 30 days.