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Punjab Industry Hit Hard as Power Cuts Extend to 14 Hours
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:49 PM
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Punjab’s industrial sector is facing severe disruptions as the daily power outage has stretched from four to fourteen hours, according to reports from The Indian Express.
Punjab’s industrial base is grappling with a steep rise in daily power outages, which have expanded from four hours to a staggering fourteen hours, according to the latest coverage by The Indian Express. The extended blackout has left factories and manufacturing units unable to maintain their production schedules, leading to significant operational setbacks.
Manufacturers across the state report that the prolonged power cuts are forcing them to halt production lines, delay shipments, and incur additional costs for backup power solutions. The cumulative impact is expected to affect the state’s economic output and could strain supply chains that rely on Punjab’s industrial output.
The power crisis, which has deepened over recent weeks, is attributed to a combination of aging infrastructure and increased demand. Local authorities have acknowledged the urgency of the situation and are reportedly working on measures to restore reliable electricity supply to the industrial sector.
Industry stakeholders are urging the government to expedite the implementation of renewable energy projects and to upgrade the grid to mitigate the frequency and duration of future outages.
Manufacturers across the state report that the prolonged power cuts are forcing them to halt production lines, delay shipments, and incur additional costs for backup power solutions. The cumulative impact is expected to affect the state’s economic output and could strain supply chains that rely on Punjab’s industrial output.
The power crisis, which has deepened over recent weeks, is attributed to a combination of aging infrastructure and increased demand. Local authorities have acknowledged the urgency of the situation and are reportedly working on measures to restore reliable electricity supply to the industrial sector.
Industry stakeholders are urging the government to expedite the implementation of renewable energy projects and to upgrade the grid to mitigate the frequency and duration of future outages.