India's peak power demand neared 271 GW on Thursday, a significant increase driven by intense heat. This marks the fourth consecutive day of record demand. Thermal power met over 62% of the need, with coal supplies monitored. The ministry is assessing trends for future projections. Peak demand in solar hours has been met without issues this week.

According to the power ministry data, peak power demand set a new high of 257.37 GW at 1542 hrs on Monday, and it was fully met.

India's peak power demand reaches a record 257.37 GW, with a slight shortage of 601 MW reported on Monday.

India’s power demand hit a record 265 GW while coal stocks remained stable, with Delhi also seeing its highest-ever electricity demand at 8,039 MW.