Brief Context
Context Energy Statistics India 2026 presents key data on energy production, consumption, and trends, supporting policy decisions and energy planning in India. About The Publication comprises an integrated dataset containing information about reserve, capacity, production, Consumption and import/export of all the energy commodities of India. It also contains different tables, graphs, and Sustainable Energy Indicators as per International Standards.
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Context
- The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the annual publication “Energy Statistics India 2026”.
About
- The Publication comprises an integrated dataset containing information about reserve, capacity, production, Consumption and import/export of all the energy commodities of India.
- It also contains different tables, graphs, and Sustainable Energy Indicators as per International Standards.
Key Highlights
- During FY 2024-25, the Indian economy has depicted a healthy expansion in the Total Primary Energy Supply (TPES) registering a growth of 2.95% over the past year.
- India has a huge potential for generation of renewable energy which stands at 47,04,043 Megawatt as on 31-Mar-25.
- Solar energy dominates this segment, accounting for nearly 71% of the total potential, followed by wind power and large hydro projects.
- Over 70% of this potential is concentrated in six states – Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh.
- The gross generation of electricity from the Renewable resources (both Utility and Non-Utility together) has also increased significantly with a CAGR of 9.17% over the years.
- The per-capita consumption of energy has grown with a CAGR of 1.89% during FY 2015-16 to FY 2024-25.
- Source of Energy: Coal has remained the dominant source, contributing the highest share to the total energy supply.
- The Credit Flow to the energy sector in India has also experienced a steadfast growth over the years.
- From an amount of ₹ 1,688 Cr during 2021, it has gone up to ₹10,325 crore during 2025 which is a growth of over six times during this period.
Key Takeaways
- Energy demand in India is steadily rising, reflecting sustained economic growth and expanding industrial and household consumption.
- India possesses vast renewable energy potential, especially in solar, indicating strong prospects for a long-term clean energy transition.
- Renewable resources are geographically concentrated, creating the need for better transmission networks and balanced regional development.
- The renewable energy sector is expanding rapidly, showing the effectiveness of policy support and technological adoption.
- Fossil fuels, particularly coal, continue to dominate, highlighting structural dependence and challenges in achieving a swift energy transition.
- Growing financial flows into the energy sector indicate rising investor confidence, which can accelerate infrastructure development and innovation.
Source: PIB