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Indias power demand crosses 260 GW in September heat, coal stocks tighten

India's peak power demand has significantly increased this September, exceeding last year's levels. Sultry weather and deficient rainfall are driving higher cooling and irrigation needs. This sustained demand has pressured thermal power projects as hydro generation slowed. Critically low coal inventories at many plants prompted increased supplies and improved rake loading. Northern Coalfields Ltd has boosted production and dispatches, easing supply disruptions for power plants.

10 Sep 2026 12:26 am