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The National Statistics Office (NSO) released the Energy Statistics India 2025, detailing energy production, consumption, and import trends for FY 2023–24.
The data shows India’s strong energy recovery post-COVID and reflects efforts toward Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
Primary Energy Supply rose by 7.8%, reaching 9,03,158 KToE, showcasing resilience and recovery.
Coal remains dominant, with 79% of total domestic energy supplied and 60.21% share in TPES.
Renewable energy potential reached 21,09,655 MW
Electricity from renewables rose from 2,05,608
Per capita energy consumption increased to 18,410 MJ/person, a 25% rise in 10 years.
Positives in the Report:
iRenewables expanding fast
iiIndustry-led growth
iiiReduced T&D losses
ivRenewables outperform fossil fuels in pace
vImproved energy intensity
Negatives in the Report:
iHigh coal dependency
iiHeavy import reliance
iiiPer capita electricity uses still low
ivSlow renewable share in actual generation
vUrban-rural divide