Power consumption in India grows 12.6% in first week of June

India’s power consumption surged by 12.6% in the first week of June to 25.36 billion units, pointing to a recovery in demand. The consumption in last June stood at 22.53 BU, according to the power ministry.

Demand has been slow in June owing to the low levels of consumption last year. In July 2020, power consumption declined by 11% as compared to the same month in 2019, coronavirus-imposed restrictions were in place and many economic activities curbed. In May, the consumption was at 26.24 BU even amid the raging second wave, showing that consumption reduced by 3.35% in a month.

Recovery in industrial demand and consumption has been slow in June despite the surge when compared to last year.