Power demand on Thursday hit 271 GW, on the “fourth consecutive day when the peak power demand (solar hours) reached a new all-time high,” India’s power ministry said.

India meets record peak power demand of 260.45 GW amid soaring temperatures, with thermal power contributing 62.5% of generation.

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.

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…