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August power demand hits record 169 BU; non-solar prices surge 33%

India’s power demand hit a record 169 billion units in August, rising 12.8% year-on-year amid weak rainfall and higher cooling…

September 10, 2026 21:20 IST

The Department of Atomic Energy has issued draft rules for nuclear power under the SHANTI Act, the report said.

Data centre power needs and nuclear push shape India’s energy sector: JM Financial lists big movers in August

India’s power demand rose 11% in August as regulators ease renewable project delays and new nuclear rules face uranium supply…

Updated: August 19, 2026 17:00 IST

Peak solar demand touched 245 GW, while non-peak solar demand reached 240 GW, marking a 7% increase year-on-year.

Data Centre Power Boom: Why renewable developers are demanding a Rs 3,000 crore relief package

India’s power sector is evolving with rising data centre demand and renewable energy challenges. Government policies and global shifts in…

August 12, 2026 16:46 IST

India meets record 270.8 GW peak power demand amid El Niño heat, but grid bottlenecks cause gaps

The overall rise in electricity peak demand was around 12% when compared against the corresponding period last year. The all-time…

August 11, 2026 18:58 IST

3 listed EPC giants with massive order books to watch. (This is an AI-generated image)

The 3 power EPC giants holding Rs 1.18 lakh crore in unexecuted orders

As India enters a major power sector investment cycle driven by rising electricity demand and renewable integration, we profile the…

July 16, 2026 05:30 IST

Inside the Massive Daily Swings Straining India’s Power Grid

Why India must store sunshine

India generates enough electricity, the next challenge is supplying it at the right time

July 8, 2026 23:30 IST

AI, Data Centres and EVs to Drive India's Peak Power Demand to 300 GW Next Year

Power minister sees demand rising to 300 GW in 2027

Rapid expansion of data centres & EVs to drive load

July 8, 2026 23:21 IST

Govt Allows India-Based Chinese Power Equipment Firms to Bid; Domestic Players Ready for Competition

Chinese entry to heat up power equipment race — Can domestic firms compete?

Domestic firms say investments in capacity, R&D will help them compete.

Updated: July 6, 2026 08:42 IST

India Leads BRICS Energy Vision: Balancing Universal Access, Energy Security, and the Digital Grid

Building energy systems for the future

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal outlines India’s BRICS chairship vision, highlighting the country’s milestone of surpassing 50% non-fossil fuel power…

June 27, 2026 01:24 IST

India's Power Demand Jumps 9% in June Amid Sharp 9.3% Dip in Coal Production

Power demand jumps 9%, coal output falls 9.3%; fuel stocks remain below norm

India’s power demand rose 9% in early June 2026, building on May’s momentum. However, a 9.3% drop in domestic coal…

June 24, 2026 19:37 IST

Why Google’s Breakthrough Discom Licence in Andhra Pradesh Will Reshape India's National Grid

Google’s discom bid may herald mega-scale power networks in Andhra

Andhra Pradesh’s discom licence model may become a template as AI-driven data centres chase reliable, round-the-clock green power.

June 15, 2026 05:12 IST

How India’s Rs 9 lakh crore transmission boom is fueling electrical equipment stocks. (AI-generated image from ChatGPT)

Rs 9 lakh crore grid expansion: 3 equipment makers beating India’s power producers

As renewable energy, data centres, and industrial demand reshape India’s electricity grid, investors are gradually betting that the next phase…

June 13, 2026 05:30 IST

Upstream Energy Race: How India is Fighting to Break its Solar Cell and Waaker Dependence on China

The gigawatt and the gap

India is exceptional at installing solar capacity, but the contest lies in manufacturing

June 12, 2026 23:10 IST

Power Exchanges Emerge as Grid Lifeline as India’s Record-Breaking 270 GW Peak Demand Triggers Volatility

States lean on exchanges as power demand scales record highs

To combat highly volatile consumption patterns, state utilities are increasingly moving away from rigid long-term contracts toward short-term power exchanges…

June 7, 2026 18:06 IST