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India’s peak power demand breaks record fourth day in a row
India’s peak power demand hits a record 270.82 GW for four consecutive days due to rising temperatures and cooling usage.
India’s peak power demand hits record high of 257.37 GW
The peak shortage on Monday stood at 601 megawatts (MW) and the energy met stood at 5.62 billion units (BU)
Peak power demand hits all-time high of over 257 GW on Monday
According to the power ministry data, peak power demand set a new high of 257.37 GW at 1542 hrs on Monday, and it was fully met.
Peak power demand nears record 256 GW for second time on Monday
According to the power ministry data, peak power demand was recorded at 255.85 GW (nearly 256GW) on Monday, April 27, 2026