Peak power demand to be at 270 GW this summer, no affect due to West Asia crisis: MoS Shripad Naik
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Summary
Ministry of Power had projected 277 GW of peak power demand during the last summer, April 2025 onwards. Peak power demand in June 2025 was 242.77 GW
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Type Policy
Source The Hindu - Business
Published Saturday, 7 March 2026
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right