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How States are managing the surging summer power demand

Indias electricity demand has surged sharply, with peak demand touching an all-time high of 256.1 GW in April, making it harder for States to manage supply during high-demand hours and exposing them to costly short-term market purchases and stressed distribution networks

21 May 2026 9:15 pm