India's Renewable Energy Potential
India's renewable energy potential has more than doubled, reaching 4,704,043 megawatts (MW) as of March 31, 2025, from 2,109,655 MW a year earlier. This data is reported in the Energy Statistics India 2026, presented by the government in Parliament.
Total Primary Energy Supply
The total primary energy supply rose to 39,055 petajoules (PJ) in 2024–25 from 37,936 PJ in 2023–24. Data for 2025–26 is pending.
Energy Statistics India 2026 Enhancements
- Expanded coverage to include data on:
- Credit flow to the energy sector.
- International energy scenarios.
- International marine and aviation bunkers.
- Alignment of energy commodities' end-use sectors with international standards.
- Addressed data gaps in industry-wise coal and electricity consumption.
Accessibility and Utility
The publication is shared with line ministries, states, and Union Territories for policy planning and is available publicly for research purposes.
Ministry's Digital and Administrative Systems
To improve official statistics quality and timeliness, digital systems are in place, including:
- Digital platforms for National Sample Surveys like CAPI and eSigma with validation checks and real-time monitoring.
- Real-time validation in Consumer Price Index data collection using CAPI, geotagging, and time-stamping.
Data Release Improvement
New measures have reduced survey data release lag:
- Annual survey results: 90–120 days.
- Quarterly results: 45–60 days.
- Monthly results: 15–30 days.
Transparency and Public Accountability
- Anonymized unit-level survey data is available through a revamped Microdata portal.
- Strengthened stakeholder engagement through data user conferences and digital platforms.
