New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- India's peak electricity demand rose to 241,201 MW in December 2025, marking the highest level recorded during the month, according to official data. The peak was registered on December 31, when total energy met stood at 4,681 million units (MU).

Electricity demand remained elevated during the final week of the month, reflecting sustained consumption across regions, reported ET.

Steady Rise Through the Month

At the beginning of December, peak demand stood at 206,206 MW on December 1, with energy met at 4,185 MU. Demand crossed the 220,000 MW mark by the second week and continued to rise steadily through the remainder of the month. On December 9, peak demand touched 221,974 MW, with energy met at 4,337 MU.

Late-Dec...