Power Demand to Intensify in India

Wednesday 3 October 2012, Amsterdam

According to the new research report, "Indian Power Sector - New Opportunities for Growth", the electricity consumption in India is increasing at a significant rate on the back of increasing population and rapid industrialization. From the perspective of power consumption, industries remained the largest sector accounting for majority share, followed by domestic sector. As per our analysis, Southern Region will account for majority of power demand.

Initiatives from the state governments in co-operation with central and private players to ensure that growing power needs can be met is resulting in the growth of power sector in India. Moreover, the growing power demand in the country is exploring opportunities for the electrical equipment industry. It has been forecasted that the market for electrical equipment will to grow at a CAGR of over 13% during 2011-12 to 2014-15.

The report, "Indian Power Sector - New Opportunities for Growth" provides detailed state-wise snapshot of power sector in India including installed capacity and its share by energy source. It also provides an overall statistics of the power industry along with per capita electricity consumption. Additionally, we have included state-wise list of under construction & upcoming power projects and demand forecast of power in India.

The detailed analysis of electrical equipments market in India, which is broadly classified into two sectors - Generation Equipments and Transmission & Distribution (T&D) equipments are included in our report. Growth in transmission lines and transformation capacity along with planned distribution network are also covered. The report also covered statistical snapshot on state-wise transmission & distribution power loss, which will help clients to gain industry insights. The current status of power sector in terms of surplus and shortage across various states of India has also been covered in the report. Overall, the report is likely to prove as a proper source of knowledge for investors and clients interested for investment in the Indian power sector.