India’s record power demand shows how extreme heat is testing the grid while coal remains central despite rapid renewable growth.

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

India's electricity consumption surged to an unprecedented 257.37 GW on Monday as soaring temperatures drove increased use of cooling appliances nationwide.

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.