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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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India's June power consumption rises 11.6% on heatwave, delayed monsoon

New Delhi: India's power consumption grew by 11.62 per cent to 166.46 billion units (BU) in June compared to the same month last year due to heat wave conditions and late onset of monsoon across the country, which pushed usage of cooling appliances like air conditioners, according to official data.

The country's total power consumption was 149.13 BU in June 2025.

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