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Power prices hit regulatory ceiling as heatwave drives demand

India's power market saw prices surge in late April. High demand, driven by heatwaves, pushed tariffs to the 20 per unit ceiling in non-solar hours. The Indian Energy Exchange data shows this trend. This high-price segment allows costlier power sources to meet demand. Peak demand reached a record 256 GW.

2 May 2026 5:30 am