India’s power consumption increases by 11.62% in June to 166.46 billion units, according to official data reported by multiple outlets. The figure is compared with 149.13 billion units recorded in June 2025. Sources also report that peak power demand rises to 264.76 GW in June, up from 242.77 GW in June 2025. Several articles attribute the higher electricity usage to weather conditions during the month. They cite heat wave conditions and the late or slow progress of the southwest monsoon, which extend hot temperatures across parts of the country. That leads to increased use of cooling appliances such as air conditioners and related equipment, contributing to higher consumption and demand. One report notes the southwest monsoon sets over Kerala on June 4, 2026, while other discussion emphasizes that typical seasonal timing is earlier. The Business Standard report also says experts expect demand to remain steady in July, referencing an Indian Meteorological Department outlook, though details are incomplete in the provided excerpt.