
Are power stocks entering a new cycle? 3 stocks to watch
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.India’s power sector is entering a high-growth phase, driven by rising electricity demand and an accelerating shift toward renewable energy.Air-conditioning adoption, electric mobility, data centres, infrastructure build-out, and urbanization are all pushing consumption higher. As the country balances energy security with sustainability, power companies are evolving their business models to keep pace.In this article, we examine why the sector could be turning attractive for investors.India’s peak power demand has been hitting fresh highs each year and, by government projections, is set to climb steadily over the next decade.The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects India to lead global energy demand growth through 2035.
Over this period, the country’s total energy demand could rise by more than 15 exajoules—nearly matching the combined increase of China and Southeast Asia.The runway remains long. India’s per-capita primary energy consumption is just about 23% of China’s and roughly 35% of the global average, underscoring the headroom for growth as incomes and industrial activity expand.To meet this demand, investments are accelerating across generation, transmission, distribution, and renewables.
Policy support for clean energy and grid expansion is expected to underpin long-term opportunities, with the government targeting universal access to modern, clean energy by 2047.Total energy demand is projected to double over the next 25 years. Per-capita consumption is expected to rise from 0.43 tonne of oil equivalent (toe) in 2022 to 0.8 toe by 2047, while per-capita electricity consumption could increase from 1,331 kWh in 2023 to 3,675 kWh.Near-term momentum is being shaped by
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