Gujarat asks factories to cut power use during peak hours
In short
Gujarat has asked factories to use less electricity from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Demand is rising because industry is busier, while coal supplies are tight.
Other states are also looking for short-term coal power. It is not clear how long the shortage will last or what penalties, if any, will follow.
What the reporting says
Gujarat requested factories to limit electricity use from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. as power demand surged with stronger industrial activity and coal shortages. The reporting says several states are seeking short-term coal power through tenders, and plant coal inventories have fallen sharply. The immediate effect is tighter supply management, but the duration of the shortage and any enforcement details are not stated.
Why it matters
Gujarat asked factories to curb electricity use during peak evening hours from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. as demand rose with industrial activity and coal supplies tightened. The summary says several states are seeking short-term coal power through tenders, while coal inventories at power plants have dropped sharply. The immediate impact is pressure on power usage and supply management; the scale of the shortage is not quantified.