India to nearly double power generation capacity to meet surging demand

August 7, 2025 4:05 PM

India to nearly double power generation capacity to meet surging demand

India’s electricity generation capacity is likely to reach 870 gigawatt (GW) in 2031-32, as the government plans to increase it to meet the growing demand for power in the country, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. As of June 2025, the country’s installed electricity generation capacity is 480 GW. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik said there has been a surge in electricity demand in the country due to rapid economic grow...

Coal stocks at thermal power plants remain high despite high power demand

June 1, 2024 7:24 PM

Coal stocks at thermal power plants remain high despite high power demand

Despite a significant increase in power demand, coal stocks at thermal power plants remain robust, exceeding 45 million tonnes (MT). This represents a 30% increase compared to last year. The current stocks are sufficient to meet 19 days of power generation needs. In May 2024, the average daily coal depletion at these plants was only 10,000 tonnes per day. This stability has been achieved through effective logistics and supply chain management. A Sub-Group with representatives from the Ministry ...