New Delhi: India’s peak electricity demand rose to 241,201 MW in December 2025, marking the highest level recorded during the month, according to official data.The peak was recorded on December 31, when total energy met stood at 4,681 million units (MU). Electricity demand remained elevated during the final week of the month, reflecting sustained consumption across regions.At the beginning of December, peak demand stood at 206,206 MW on December 1, with energy met at 4,185 MU. Demand crossed 220,000 MW by the second week and continued to rise steadily through the remainder of the month.On December 9, peak demand touched 221,974 MW, with energy met at 4,337 MU. Peak demand rose to 239,059 MW on December 26, with energy met at 4,601 MU, and remained near that level on December 27 at 238,815 MW. On December 30, peak demand increased to 239,690 MW, before reaching the monthly high on December 31.An official attributed the rise in demand to a combination of economic and seasonal consumption patterns.

Source: Economic Times January 02, 2026 18:05 UTC