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Commodities Energy & Petrochemicals #energy#power
India's power demand hits new peak, evening supply gap widens to 3,045 MW
India's evening power supply gap widened to 3,045 MW in June, significantly higher than the preceding two months, as peak demand rose around 12% year-on-year and hit a record 270.8 GW in May. The northern region accounted for the largest shortfall, with the government citing El Nino and transmission constraints as key drivers.
Aug 10, 2026 1 source
Commodities Energy & Petrochemicals #power sector#india
India's Power Sector Set for Strong FY27 Growth on Surging Demand and Capacity Additions: Report
A report by 360 ONE Capital forecasts robust growth for India's power sector in FY27, driven by 8% year-on-year electricity demand increase and record peak consumption of 270.82 GW. The country added 16.8 GW of capacity in the April-June 2026 quarter, with renewables leading at 13.2 GW. Coal remains the backbone of the energy mix, contributing ~70% of generation.
Jul 18, 2026 1 source