India's electricity consumption rose by 8% during the April-June quarter.

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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:37:42 GMT · 9h 47m ago

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Increased demand led to an 8% rise in total electricity generation, with renewable energy growing by 21% and thermal generation by 7%.

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The 8% spike in electricity consumption indicates significant economic activity or increased demand for power in India during the first quarter. The concurrent growth in renewable and thermal generation highlights the country's energy supply response to this demand.

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