Key Takeaways
- K-Electric’s industrial feeders’ consumption hit 6.08 billion units in FY26.
- Industrial growth contributed to a 20% year-on-year increase from FY25.
- The cement, steel, and textile sectors saw the highest consumption.
K-Electric (KE) reported that its industrial feeders’ electricity consumption reached a record high of 6.08 billion units in fiscal year 2026 (FY26), reflecting consistent growth in the national economy, which expanded by 3.7% during the same period.
Chief Executive Syed Muhammad Taha stated that KE has been providing loadshedding-exempt power supply to industries since 2013 and will continue to support this growth through reliable and sustainable power. He highlighted that the utility serves a wide variety of manufacturing and industrial units across various zones, with 100% smart meters installed for real-time consumption monitoring.
The highest consumption was recorded in the B3 category, which includes industries deploying power between 501-5,000 kW. This category encompasses sectors such as cement, steel, and textile manufacturing. According to Taha, June saw the highest monthly industrial consumption, followed by April.
In comparison, FY22 marked a peak in industrial consumption on the grid with 5.84 billion units, coinciding with GDP growth that surpassed 6%. However, since FY22, industrial consumption had remained moderate amid economic challenges before seeing a significant 20% year-on-year increase in FY26.
KE also reported energising 349 new industrial connections and expanding the load for another 273 cases. These actions cumulatively added 168MW of demand to the grid, further supporting the growth in industrial consumption.
Taha noted that despite economic headwinds, KE’s efforts have been pivotal in maintaining consistent power supply to industries, thereby contributing to overall economic stability and growth.
K-Electric has provided loadshedding-exempt power supply to industries since 2013 and will continue to support that growth through reliable and sustainable power.
Syed Muhammad Taha, Chief Executive, K-Electric
