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Power consumption in India rises slightly by 1.8% to 149.56 BU in March
Apr-02-2026

The government in its latest data has said that India’s power consumption increased slightly by 1.8 percent to 149.56 billion units (BU) in March 2026 as compared to 146.92 BU in the same month of the previous year, as the use of cooling appliances like air-conditioners and coolers slowed down due to unseasonal rains. It said intermittent rains have kept the temperature at a lower level, delaying the onset of summer across the country. 

According to the data, the peak power demand met or the highest supply during March 2026 rose slightly to 238.37 Gigawatt (GW) from 235.22 GW recorded in February 2025. The peak power demand touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. The previous all-time peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023.  

It said during the last summer (April 2025 onwards), the peak power demand reached 242.77 GW in June, but stayed lower than the government's estimate of 277 GW. The power ministry has estimated a peak power demand of 270 GW during the summer season of 2026. 


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