Power consumption grows nearly 6% in January

India's power consumption increased to a threemonth high of nearly 6% at 111.43 billion units in January 2021, showing spurt in economic activities, according to official data. Power (BU) consumption in January 2020 was 105.15 BU. Besides, peak power demand also recorded doubledigit growth of nearly 11% to 189.64 GW in January 2021 compared to 170.97 GW in January 2020.