The NSO has released "Energy Statistics India 2026," providing a comprehensive integrated dataset on India’s energy reserves, production, and consumption patterns. The report highlights a robust expansion in the Total Primary Energy Supply (TPES), which grew by 2.95% in FY 2024-25 to reach 9,32,816 KToE.
A landmark finding is the staggering growth in India's renewable energy potential, now estimated at 47.04 lakh Megawatts, with Solar Energy claiming the lion's share at 71%.
Notably, the 33rd edition of this publication has closed critical data gaps by utilising the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) database to track sub-sectoral electricity consumption and international marine/aviation bunker data for the first time.
Another feature of the 33rd edition is the enhanced visualization of energy flows through Sankey Diagrams, which map the transition of energy from primary sources to sectoral end-uses.
Key Metrics and Sectoral Trends
Renewable Growth: Installed capacity from renewables reached 2,29,346 MW as of March 2025, marking a 10.93% CAGR since 2016.
Solar Staggering Rise: Solar potential witnessed an exponential jump from 7.49 lakh MW in FY 2023-24 to 33.43 lakh MW in FY 2024-25.
Efficiency Gains: Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses saw a significant reduction, falling from 22% in FY 2015-16 to 17% in FY 2024-25.
Consumption Patterns: Per-capita energy consumption rose to 18,096 Mega Joule, reflecting a 1.89% CAGRover the last decade.
Financial Flow: Credit flow to the energy sector experienced a six-fold increase, rising from ₹1,688 crore in 2021 to ₹10,325 crore in 2025.
What is a "Sankey Diagram" in Energy Statistics? A Sankey Diagram is a specialized flow chart where the width of the arrows is proportional to the flow quantity, used in this report to visualize the transition of energy from primary sources to final end-use. It acts as a catalyst for policy clarity by showing exactly where energy is lost or diverted: from production and imports through transformation (like power plants) to final consumption in industry or households. This mechanism manifests as a transition from "static tables" to "dynamic mapping," allowing planners to identify inefficiencies in the supply chain. Utilizing Sankey diagrams is a primary lever for MoSPI to benchmark the trajectory of India's energy efficiency and resource optimization.
Policy Relevance: Transitioning to an Efficient Green Economy
Validates the Decentralised Green Transition: With 70% of renewable potential concentrated in six states (led by Rajasthan at 23.7%), the report provides a formal baseline for targeted interstate transmission corridor investments.
Benchmarks Industrial Energy Harmonization: By standardizing end-use consumption statistics, the government establishes a formal baseline for comparing energy intensity across diverse manufacturing sub-sectors.
Optimises Fiscal Allocations via Credit Tracking: The integration of credit flow data (₹10,325 crore in 2025) functions as a strategic manoeuvre to monitor the private sector's alignment with India’s green financing goals.
Underpins Infrastructure Modernization: The drop in T&D losses to 17% signals a successful trajectory in the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), de-risking the financial health of DISCOMs.
Anchors Global Statistical Compliance: Incorporating Aviation and Marine Bunker Data aligns India’s reporting with international world energy statistics, enhancing India's standing in global climate negotiations.
Follow the Full Update Here: MoSPI: Energy Statistics India 2026 - 30 March 2026