The Indian power ministry has indicated that a growing shift towards induction cookstoves, prompted by a shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), could increase the country's peak power demand by as much as 27 GW. This surge is significant as the peak demand is projected to reach a record 271 GW this summer. Krushna Chandra Panigrahy, director general of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), highlighted that the shift has already begun and will likely create additional demand during peak hours, particularly in the mornings and evenings. The BEE is currently studying this demand scenario to proactively address the potential increase. Meanwhile, the ministry of power has stated that about 10 GW of thermal power plants will defer maintenance to ensure a stable power supply amid rising demand and ongoing supply shortages due to the Iran war. Additionally, the government plans to enhance its power generation capacity by commissioning 22 GW across various sources, including thermal, solar, and hydro. Currently, India's installed power capacity exceeds 531 GW, with non-fossil sources contributing over 50%.