India, March 14 -- In 2025, India successfully met a record peak power demand of 242.49 GW, while reducing the national energy shortage to just 0.03 percent in FY26. These developments highlight the sector's growing strength and its continued focus on improving reliability while supporting sustainable growth.

At the same time, the government has been working to improve energy efficiency, strengthen infrastructure, and expand access to electricity across the country. Efforts such as universal electrification, improved power availability in rural areas, and the adoption of advanced technologies have played an important role in improving the overall power ecosystem. These initiatives are aimed at ensuring that electricity remains reliable, ...