India’s power consumption grew 18.6 per cent in August to 129.51 billion units (BU) and remained higher than the pre-COVID level due to improved economic activities amid easing of lockdown curbs by states, according to power ministry data.
The country’s power consumption in August last year stood at 109.21 BU, lower than 111.52 BU in the same month in 2019, as per the data.
Experts say the recovery in power demand and consumption in August 2021 is consistent and robust.
They are of the view that the recovery would further improve as many states have eased lockdown restrictions to boost economic activities after the number of new cases declined.
