India Faces Thin Power Buffer Amid Rising Demand
· Business · Business Standard
India's power grid is operating with a thin buffer as electricity demand surges across the country. The gap between supply and demand has narrowed significantly, raising concerns about potential outages. The situation is particularly acute in industrial states like Maharashtra and Gujarat, where factories and offices are running at full capacity. The Central Electricity Authority has flagged the issue but has not yet announced specific measures to address it.
Why it matters
The thin power buffer could lead to outages, disrupting industries and daily life, especially in high-demand states.
Read the original report — Business Standard
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