India meets record peak power demand of 256 GW without shortage, sets new benchmark

April 28, 2026 7:18 PM

India meets record peak power demand of 256 GW without shortage, sets new benchmark

India has successfully met its highest-ever peak electricity demand of 256.1 GW without any shortage, marking a major milestone in the country’s power sector and grid management capabilities. The record demand was achieved on April 25 at 3:38 pm, surpassing the previous peak of 250 GW recorded in May 2024 and exceeding the 245.4 GW peak observed earlier this year in January. Notably, the country also continued exporting electricity to neighbouring nations while meeting this record demand. Th...

India’s power sector focused on innovation, affordability and global collaboration: Manohar Lal Khattar

March 20, 2026 12:09 PM

India’s power sector focused on innovation, affordability and global collaboration: Manohar Lal Khattar

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said that India’s power sector is increasingly focused on innovation, affordability, and global collaboration, as the country undergoes a rapid transformation in the energy space. Speaking at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, Khattar highlighted key milestones achieved by the sector. “India has already met its target of achieving 50 per cent cumulative non-fossil fuel-based electricity capacity well ahead of schedule,” he said. He al...

India and Bhutan discuss measures to deepen cooperation in power sector

February 3, 2026 9:59 PM

India and Bhutan discuss measures to deepen cooperation in power sector

India and Bhutan on Tuesday reviewed and reaffirmed their long-standing partnership in the power sector, with discussions focusing on hydropower projects, cross-border transmission and future cooperation. Bhutan’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Lyonpo Gem Tshering, met Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, along with Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy Shripad Naik, to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral collaboration in ...

India surpasses 500 GW power capacity; renewable energy meets over 50% of demand

October 29, 2025 10:35 PM

India surpasses 500 GW power capacity; renewable energy meets over 50% of demand

In a landmark achievement for India’s power sector, the country’s total installed electricity capacity has surpassed 500 gigawatts (GW), with renewable and other non-fossil sources now accounting for more than half of the nation’s power mix. The milestone, reached as of September 30, 2025, marks a major step toward India’s vision of a clean, secure, and self-reliant energy future. According to official data, India’s installed capacity now stands at 500.89 GW, of which 256.09 GW (over ...

Cabinet approves revised ‘SHAKTI’ policy for coal allocation to power sector

May 7, 2025 4:19 PM

Cabinet approves revised ‘SHAKTI’ policy for coal allocation to power sector

In a move aimed at enhancing coal availability and flexibility for the power sector, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved fresh coal linkages under the revised ‘SHAKTI’ (Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala Transparently in India) policy. According to an official statement, the revised policy simplifies coal allocation through two mechanisms—Window-I and Window-II—streamlining the existing eight allocatio...