India’s Electricity Demand Sees Drop Despite Factories Reopening
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As parts of India’s economy started reopening in a phased manner this week, electricity demand was expected to pick up. But official data reveals a surprise drop.
Electricity consumption during the first two days of the week started April 20 averaged 2,827 million kilowatt hours, 3.7% lower than average in the prior seven days, data from grid operator National Load Despatch Centre show. The unexpected decline points to initial challenges in cranking up factories, including mobilizing workers, as well as restoring raw material and machinery supplies.