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India's power consumption rises 21.88% to 159.76 billion units in October

India witnessed a striking power consumption of 159.76 billion units in October 2026, marking a considerable increase from previous years. The surge was primarily driven by a spike in commercial and industrial activities during the festive phase, leading to a peak demand escalation to 260.73 GW, up from 210.82 GW the previous year.

1 Nov 2026 4:38 pm