India’s electricity grid just crossed a historic threshold. Last week, peak power demand surged to a record 270 GW, not because factories suddenly ramped up production, but because millions of homes in sweltering cities refused to stay hot.
For decades, industrial growth was the primary driver of India's power demand.
India Power Demand Hits Record 270 GW As Heat Spurs AC Use
May 27, 2026 | 6:31 AM
