INDIA'S POWER DEMAND EXPECTED TO RISE TO 270 GW, COMPANIES THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR WATCLIST

India’s peak power demand has already crossed 256 GW in April 2026, surpassing the 241 GW recorded in April 2025, and is projected to touch 270 GW during the year 2026. The government has planned an addition 97 GW of coal and lignite-based generation capacity by 2034-35 to meet rising electricity demand and maintain grid reliability alongside rapid renewable energy expansion. Some of the power sector stocks that could stand to gain from this high demand surge are -

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