NTPC Ltd is reportedly considering a minority equity investment in US-based Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) to develop thorium as an alternative nuclear fuel. This move aligns with India's goal of expanding nuclear power capacity and exploring the nuclear fuel cycle, potentially enhancing energy security. The partnership also signifies advancing India-US atomic cooperation, especially following the recent passage of the SHANTI Act, 2025, which allows private sector participation in India's nuclear power operations.