India Coal Power Output Rises to Nearly Three-Year High in June on Heatwave Demand

India's coal-fired electricity generation rose to its highest level since November 2023 in June 2026, driven by elevated cooling demand amid a prolonged heatwave and weak monsoon rainfall, Reuters reported Friday, citing government data. Total electricity generation in June in the country increased 10.4% annually to 178.31 billion kilowatt-hours, according to Reuters calculations based on Grid-India data. Coal-based output in June increased about 14% to 120.20 billion kWh. The Indian ministry did not immediately respond to ' request for comment.