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Power demand remains higher in 1st week, crosses record peak of Feb'20

India's peak power demand met or the highest supply in a day has remained higher in the first week of February till Friday and surpassed the record high supply of 176.38 GW for February last year

India's power consumption grows at 3-month high rate of 10.2% in January

India's power consumption grew at a three-month high rate of 10.2 per cent at 111.43 billion units (BU) in January 2021, showing spurt in economic activities, according to official data

Power consumption grows 6.1% in December, official data shows

India's power consumption grew by 6.1 per cent to 107.3 billion units (BU) in December, showing spurt in economic activities, according to official data

Delhi's peak power demand crosses 5000 MW mark, highest this season

Delhi's peak power demand soared to the highest this winter at 5021 MW on Friday, discom officials said

Early winter: Power consumption growth slows to 4.7% in November

India's power consumption growth rate slowed to 4.7 per cent at 98.37 billion units (BU) in November this year amid the onset of early winters especially in the Northern part of the country. In November 2019, electricity consumption in the country was recorded at 93.94 BU, as per government data. Power consumption had entered positive territory in September and recorded double-digit surge in October, showed the power ministry data. In September this year, power consumption recorded a growth of 4.4 per cent at 112.24 BU, compared to 107.51 BU in the same month last year. India's power consumption grew by nearly 12 per cent to 109.53 BU in October this year, as against 97.84 BU in the same month last year. According to experts, the onset of early winters especially in the Northern part of the country has affected power consumption. Economic activities are almost near normal due easing of lockdown, they said adding that growth in power consumption would continue in coming ...

Peak power demand expected to touch record 5,400 MW this winter in Delhi

The peak power demand of Delhi in the last winter season was 5,343 MW on January 1, 2020

GST collection, power consumption show recovery: Ex-RBI chief C Rangarajan

If there is no second wave of COVID-19, 2021-22 can see a pick-up and by the end of FY 2021-22, there will be further picking up (of the economy), he said

India's power consumption up 13.38% in Oct as industrial activity revives

India's power consumption grew 13.38 per cent to 110.94 billion units (BU) in October this year, mainly driven by buoyancy in industrial and commercial activities, as per government data. Electricity consumption in the country was recorded at 97.84 BU in October 2019, showed the power ministry data. Experts earlier last month had exuded confidence that the power consumption would grow by double digits in October on the basis of the extrapolation of half-month data. The power consumption had grown 11.45 per cent to 55.37 BU during October 1 to 15, against 49.67 BU, in the corresponding period a year ago. A double-digit growth in power consumption in October, experts said, gives sufficient indication that commercial and industrial demand has perked up with with easing of lockdown restrictions and will improve further in coming months. The government had imposed nationwide lockdown on March 25 to contain the spread of COVID-19. Power consumption started declining from March onwards

Power consumption up 11.45% in October driven by industrial activity

The extrapolation of half-month data gives sufficient indication that power consumption may witness year-on-year double digit growth this month

Odisha power consumption reaches pre-coronavirus 19 levels: Naveen Patnaik

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that the electricity consumption has reached pre-COVID levels in the state which indicates that industrial and other business activities are picking up

Power consumption almost at normal, slump narrows to just 0.85% in AuG

The slump in overall power consumption has narrowed to just 0.85 per cent in August at 110.57 billion units (BU) amid considerable rise in economic activities

Power consumption slump drops to 2.64% in July; may hit normal level in Aug

The latest data of the power ministry shows that power consumption has improved after government started giving relaxations for economic activities and onset of summers

Power consumption dips 9.74% to 106.48 bn units in June due to lockdown

The months of April, May and June this year witnessed low power consumption on account of lower commercial and industrial activities due to Covid-19-related restrictions

Weekly economic signals: Internet speeds hit highs, grocery visits rebound

Other indicators such as power generation and visits pharmacy stores also point to increased activity, though the overall picture suggests a return normalcy is still in process

Covid-19 crisis: Lockdown knocks power use down 20-40% in some cities

As the country unlocks, some distribution companies see a return of demand

Despite high consumption, India's electricity generation fell 14.3% in May

Overall electricity generation fell 14.3% in May, a Reuters analysis of provisional government data showed, compared with a decline of 24% in April

India's eight core infrastructure sectors contract 38.1% in April

Massive contraction recorded amid a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus

UP industrial power consumption inching towards pre-lockdown levels

Nearly 85% of the state's industrial units have resumed operations

Solar, gas power generation shoots up even as electricity consumption falls

Electricity generation from coal - India's primary source of electricity - fell 32.3% to 1.91 billion units per day, the data showed

Bumps ahead

The inherent weaknesses of India's power sector are getting exacerbated in this scenario