India Power Demand Rises 11%, Coal Stocks Fall 60% in September
Electricity consumption rose 11% year over year in September 2026, while coal inventories at power plants fell 60%, according to a JM Financial report. Lower hydro generation increased reliance on thermal power.
India’s electricity demand climbed in September 2026. Lower hydropower generation increased reliance on thermal power and contributed to a sharp drop in coal inventories at power plants, according to a JM Financial report. Electricity consumption rose 11 per cent year-on-year to 162…