India’s electricity shortages more than double in Jan‑May 2026, IEA says demand will rise 7%
The IEA’s Electricity 2026 report shows unmet demand in northern states hit 2% of monthly load in April, pushing total shortages to over twice the level of the same period last year. With a 7% rise in overall demand this year and heat‑driven peaks, the grid faces tighter margins and higher reliance on coal and gas.