India’s Power Demand Rises 2.2% in Warmest January in 125 Years

New Delhi, February 11
The third-warmest January in 125 years and industrial activity lifted demand for electricity by 2.2 percent to 138 billion units in the first month of 2025.

In January, peak power demand is estimated to have risen 14 GW on-year to 237 GW. On the other hand, power generation rose an estimated 3.9 percent on-year to 149 BU in January, surpassing typical monthly demand. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the all-India mean temperature in January was 0.94 degrees Celsius higher than the average of 18.04 degrees Celsius seen since 1901.

Typical heating requirements, a key driver of power demand, were subdued this time because of warmer and drier weather conditions. While temperatures have been warmer across the nation, growth in power demand has not been uniform on a regional level