- India met 242.49 GW demand in FY26, with energy shortages dropping to 0.03%.
- Renewable and thermal capacity expansions support growing electricity needs.
India met its maximum power demand of 242.49 GW during FY 2025-26, the government confirmed. Consequently, energy shortages fell to just 0.03%, down from 4.2% in FY 2013-14. Over the past decade, India’s installed power generation capacity surged by 104.4%, rising from 249 GW in March 2014 to 509.743 GW by November 2025. Moreover, the country added 55.57 GW of generation capacity from January to November 2025, according to the Ministry of Power.
Per capita electricity consumption rose sharply to 1,460 kWh in 2024-25, a 52.6% increase from 957 kWh in 2013-14. Furthermore, rural areas now receive 22.6 hours of electricity daily, up from 12.5 hours in 2014. Urban regions enjoy 23.4 hours of supply, compared with 22.1 hours in 2014. These improvements show that electricity supply has become more reliable and widely available.
Since April 2014, India has added 178 GW of renewable energy, including large hydro. This comprises 130 GW of solar power, 33 GW of wind, 3.4 GW of biomass, 1.35 GW of small hydro, and roughly 9.9 GW of large hydro capacity. These additions highlight India’s strong commitment to clean energy and sustainable growth.
To meet rising demand, the government awarded 13.32 GW of new coal-based capacity in FY 2025-26 (till November 30, 2025). Meanwhile, 7.21 GW of capacity has already been commissioned. Total coal and lignite-based capacity now stands at 226.23 GW. An additional 40.35 GW is under construction, with 7.03 GW expected to come online in FY 2025-26. Moreover, 24.02 GW is in planning, bidding, or awaiting clearance.
Energy storage is gaining importance. India can develop 258 GW of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), with about 7 GW (2.7%) completed so far. The government aims to add 57 GW of PSP capacity by 2031-32, with 12 GW under construction and the remaining 45 GW under development.
Ultimately, India’s power sector shows remarkable progress. It combines robust capacity growth, renewable energy expansion, and reliable supply to support the country’s rapidly growing economy and energy security.