India’s power consumption grew by 4.5 per cent in December to 110.34 billion units (BU) over the same period a year ago, according to power ministry data.
In December 2020, consumption was 105.62 BU, up from 101.08 BU in December 2019.
Experts are of the view that power consumption as well as demand has grown at a steady pace in December with improvement in economic activities across the country.
However, they expressed concerns over rising cases of COVID-19 in the country which may compel states to impose local lockdown restrictions, that may affect commercial and industrial power demand as well as consumption as had happened after the second wave hit the country in April 2021.
