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India power use rises 11.35 percent in September
The Hindu BusinessLine··1 Oct
India’s power consumption rose 11.35 percent year on year to 162.19 billion units in September, up from 145.66 billion units a year earlier. Peak demand reached 269.06 GW, compared with 229.15 GW in September 2025. That peak stayed below May’s record high of 270.82 GW. Experts linked early-month humidity and higher cooling load to the rise.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Higher September demand tracked humid weather that pushed air conditioner use early in the month.
- Consumption and demand eased in the second half of September after the early spike.
- IMD expects above-normal October temperatures in many regions, which can keep cooling load elevated.
What's Happening
- The power ministry had projected 270 GW peak demand for summer 2026.
- Last summer’s peak was 242.77 GW in June 2025, below a 277 GW estimate.
- Experts said October demand may stay steady as festival-season industrial and commercial use rises.
The Weather Link to Demand
- IMD said October rainfall is likely below normal at 85 percent of the long period average.
- The October LPA rainfall figure based on 1971-2020 data is about 75.4 mm.
- Most of India is expected to see below-normal rain, with some northwest and southern pockets as exceptions.
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