The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the latest edition of its annual publication, Energy Statistics India 2026, offering a comprehensive overview of the country’s energy sector performance and trends.
The 33rd edition of the report provides an integrated dataset covering reserves, installed capacity, production, consumption, and trade of key energy commodities, including coal, lignite, petroleum, natural gas, and renewable energy. It also features analytical tools such as energy balance tables, Sankey diagrams, and internationally aligned sustainable energy indicators.
The latest edition introduces several enhancements, including expanded coverage of credit flow to the domestic energy sector and global energy statistics. It also addresses key data gaps by incorporating consumption data for domestic coal through e-auctions, imported non-coking coal, and detailed electricity consumption patterns within industrial sub-sectors using inputs from the Annual Survey of Industries. For the first time, the report includes industry-wise distribution of high-speed diesel and international aviation and marine bunker data within domestic energy consumption.
According to the report, India’s Total Primary Energy Supply (TPES) reached 9,32,816 kilo tonnes of oil equivalent (KToe) in FY 2024–25, registering a growth of 2.95% compared to the previous year, reflecting steady expansion in the country’s energy demand.
The report underscores India’s vast renewable energy potential, estimated at over 47 lakh megawatts as of March 2025. Solar energy accounts for the largest share at around 71%, witnessing a sharp rise in potential from 7,48,990 MW in FY 2023–24 to 33,43,378 MW in FY 2024–25. Wind power and large hydro follow with significant contributions. More than 70% of this renewable potential is concentrated in six states—Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh.
Installed renewable energy capacity has also grown significantly, increasing from 90,134 MW in March 2016 to 2,29,346 MW by March 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.93%. Similarly, electricity generation from renewable sources rose from 1,89,314 GWh in FY 2015–16 to 4,16,823 GWh in FY 2024–25, marking a CAGR of 9.17%.
Energy consumption patterns also indicate rising demand. Per capita energy consumption increased from 15,296 megajoules per person in FY 2015–16 to 18,096 megajoules in FY 2024–25. Total Final Consumption (TFC) of energy grew by over 30%, reaching 6,08,578 KToe during the same period.
Efficiency improvements have been observed in the power sector, with transmission and distribution losses declining from around 22% in FY 2015–16 to approximately 17% in FY 2024–25, indicating better utilization of electricity infrastructure.
Despite the growth in renewables, coal continues to dominate India’s energy mix, with supply increasing from 3,87,761 KToe in FY 2015–16 to 5,52,315 KToe in FY 2024–25. Other energy sources such as crude oil and natural gas have also recorded steady growth.
The report also highlights a sharp rise in financial support to the sector, with credit flow increasing more than sixfold from ₹1,688 crore in 2021 to ₹10,325 crore in 2025.
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