ENERGY STATISTICS INDIA

Key Highlights:

• The 33rd edition of Energy Statistics India 2026 was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
• India's Total Primary Energy Supply (TPES) was estimated at 39,055 Petajoules in 2024-25.
• Total Renewable Energy Potential reached 4,704,043 MW as of March 31, 2025.
• The publication now includes statistics on credit flow to the energy sector and international energy scenarios.

Detailed Insights:

• The latest edition incorporates improvements such as aligning end-use consuming sectors of all energy commodities with international standards.
• It addresses data gaps concerning industry-wise consumption of coal and electricity.
• The publication serves as a crucial resource for policy and infrastructure planning by various ministries and states/UTs.
• The significant increase in renewable energy potential highlights India's growing focus on sustainable energy sources.

Scientific/Technical Concepts Involved:

• Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI): The nodal agency for statistical activities, including data collection and dissemination in India.
• Total Primary Energy Supply (TPES): The total energy made available for consumption in a country, including production, imports, and stock changes.
• Petajoule: A unit of energy equal to 10^15 joules, used for measuring large amounts of energy.