India's power consumption rises 11 pc to 144.89 billion units in April

In April 2024, India's power consumption surged by 11% to 144.25 billion units compared to the previous year, driven by rising temperatures. Peak power demand reached 224.18 GW, up from 215.88 GW in April 2023. Experts attribute the growth to temperature increases and heightened industrial activities, predicting continued robust demand.