The energy sector is critical to India’s economic growth, underpinning development and supporting a rapidly growing population and industrial base. To offer a comprehensive overview of India’s energy landscape, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the “Energy Statistics India 2025” report. This publication highlights the nation’s significant strides in energy production, consumption, and potential, underscoring its commitment to sustainable growth.
The report shows that India has recorded a 7.8% increase in Total Primary Energy Supply over the previous year, reaching 903,158 kilotons of oil equivalent in the FY 2023-24. This reflects the country’s robust economic expansion and its efforts to meet rising energy demands.
The country’s renewable energy potential stands at 2,109,655 MW. This is distributed across various sectors with the highest being in wind power, followed by solar energy, and large hydro. Further, more than half of this renewable potential is concentrated in four states, namely, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka.
The installed capacity for renewable energy generation has seen substantial growth, rising from 81,593 MW in 2015 to 198,213 MW in 2024, marking a CAGR of 10.36%. Correspondingly, electricity generation from renewable sources increased from 205,608 GWh in 2014-15 to 370,320 GWh in 2023-24, with a CAGR of 6.76%, and helped India to move forward towards its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2070.
A hike in per capita energy consumption has also been witnessed at a CAGR of 2.55%. Additionally, transmission and distribution losses decreased from 23% to 17% over the same period, indicating improvements in energy efficiency and infrastructure modernization across the country.
The industrial sector emerged as the largest energy consumer, with consumption rising from 242,418 KToE in 2014-15 to 311,822 KToE in 2023-24. Other sectors, including commercial, residential, agriculture, and forestry, also demonstrated consistent growth. This multidimensional growth is driven by urbanization, economic progress, and technological adoption across the states and sectors.
The report serves as a vital resource for policymakers, researchers, investors, planners, and stakeholders, providing insights into India’s energy trajectory and its ongoing transition towards a sustainable and energy-secure future. It also acts as a benchmark for assessing progress and identifying areas requiring enhanced focus, innovation, and investment to meet the country’s long-term energy goals.