India drafts policy doubling per‑capita electricity by 2030, tying tariffs to inflation
The Ministry of Power’s Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 aims for per‑capita electricity use of 2,000 kWh by 2030 and over 4,000 kWh by 2047, roughly tripling current consumption. It proposes index‑linked tariffs, demand‑charge cost recovery, exemptions for large users, and opens distribution to competition, measures that could lower industrial power costs and attract fresh investment.