India's Power Demand Exceeds Government Projections By 3.3%

India's actual energy requirement between April and August exceeded Central Electricity Authority projections by 3.3% due to deficient rains and persistently high temperatures.

The power ministry directed roughly 112 captive coal-based power plants to operate at maximum capacity from October 1 to December 31 to manage the unusual demand.

Coal-based power sources generated 579,869.38 million units between April and August, marking a nearly 10% increase compared to the same period last year.