India power demand jumps 11% in September to record 269 GW peak amid deficit monsoon - The Economic Times
Indias power consumption rose 11.3% year-on-year to 162 billion units in September, driven by cooling and irrigation demand amid a deficit monsoon. Peak power demand met touched a record 269 GW. NTPC generation rose 12.5%, while Coal India increased production 9.2% and total fuel supplies 12.5%.