Which is India's largest source of power generation as of 2025?

Q. Which is India's largest source of power generation as of 2025?
Answer: Coal
Notes: Coal accounted for about 70% of India's electricity generation in 2025. Coal-based power output was 1,247 TWh in 2025 after a 3.4% decline. Non-fossil sources contributed 25% collectively in FY 2024-25. India added 35 GW solar in 2025, but total renewable generation reached 270 TWh compared to coal's 1,247 TWh.

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