India’s September power consumption rose 11.3% year over year, with a record 269 GW peak for the month

The Economic Times reports India’s power consumption rose 11.3% year over year to 162 billion units in September 2026. Peak power demand met reached 269 GW, a record for the month. The report attributes the rise to cooling and irrigation demand amid a deficit monsoon. NTPC’s generation rose 12.5% year over year, while Coal India’s production increased 9.2%.