The electricity bill is a critical component of every household budget in India.
We have witnessed people chalking out strategies to use their appliances carefully to ensure that the consumption does not cross the threshold limit. It is because there are different tariffs for different consumption slabs.
Besides, the electricity tariff is different from one Indian state to another. The rates are subject to change frequently.
Our readers would love to have genuine information on the electric unit price in India state-wise. A comprehensive compilation of electricity tariffs in each Indian state should help users get the required information at a single location.
This article concentrates on Low-Tension domestic users alone in India. These rates do not apply to commercial users and High-Tension connections.
Electricity Tariff in different states in India
For convenience, we shall divide our states into different regions, depending on their locations.
The Southern States
Andhra Pradesh
Here is the electricity unit price in Andhra Pradesh.
| Domestic Consumers (Low Tension Supply) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usage in units (KWh) | Fixed Charges per month in Rs per KW | Energy Charges – Rs per unit consumed | ||
| APSPDCL | APEPDCL | APCPDCL | ||
| Group A – Users with consumption up to 75 units per month | ||||
| 0 to 50 | 10 | 1.45 | 1.65 | 1.45 |
| 51 to 75 | 10 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Group B – Users with consumption more than 75 and up to 225 units per month | ||||
| 0 to 50 | 10 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| 51 to 100 | 10 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| 101 to 200 | 10 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| 201 to 225 | 10 | 6.9 | 7.14 | 6.9 |
| Group C – Users with consumption more than 225 units per month | ||||
| 0 to 50 | 10 | 2.65 | 2.85 | 2.65 |
| 51 to 100 | 10 | 3.35 | 3.6 | 3.35 |
| 101 to 200 | 10 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| 201 to 300 | 10 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| 301 to 400 | 10 | 7.95 | 8.2 | 7.95 |
| 401 to 500 | 10 | 8.5 | 9.15 | 8.5 |
| Above 500 | 10 | 9.95 | 10.2 | 9.95 |
| Townships, colonies, gated communities, and villas get HT supply and hence have a different flat rate structure | ||||
| All usage | 75 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
- APERC (Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission) approves the electricity tariff in Andhra Pradesh. This tariff is valid for FY 2021-22. Table No 75 details the electricity tariff for all customers. We reproduce the relevant figures for LT domestic customers alone.
- These charges are applicable from April 01, 2021, to March 31, 2022, in respect of three distribution entities, APSPDCL, APEPDCL, and APCPDCL.
- The meter reading is on a monthly basis.
- Households with load up to 5KW get a single-phase connection, and those with higher loads are eligible for three-phase connections.
- Consumers with 500 units or more can opt for a smart meter that entitles them to a rebate of Re 1 per unit from 10 am to 12 noon.
- There are three different tariff schedules, depending on the usage. Group A applies to users with consumption of up to 75 units in the billing cycle. Group B is for consumers with consumption between 76 and 225 units, and Group C for consumption more than 225 units in the billing cycle.
Telangana
Here is the electricity unit price in Telangana.
| Domestic Consumers – Low Tension Supply | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Units Consumed (in KWh) | Fixed Charge in Rs | Customer charge in Rs | Energy Charge in Rs per unit |
| Consumption up to 100 units per month | |||
| 0 to 50 | Zero | 25 – if consumption is below 50 | 1.45 |
| 51 to 100 | Zero | 30 – if consumption is more than 50 | 2.6 |
| Consumption above 100 units per month and up to 200 units per month | |||
| 0 to 100 | Zero | NA | 3.3 |
| 101 to 200 | Zero | 50 | 4.3 |
| Consumption above 200 units per month | |||
| 0 to 200 | Zero | NA | 5 |
| 201 to 300 | Zero | 60 – only if consumption is below 300 units | 7.2 |
| 301 to 400 | Zero | 80 | 8.5 |
| 401 to 800 | Zero | 80 | 9 |
| Above 800 | Zero | 80 | 9.5 |
- Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) has stipulated the electricity tariff for FY 2018-19. The same continues even today.
- Page 3 of the TSERC Press Release lists out the retail supply tariff rates and terms and conditions.
- The meter reading is monthly.
- There are three Low-Tension supply categories. Depending on the category, the minimum charges vary. These charges apply if there is zero consumption in a specific billing cycle.
- LT I(A) – Contracted Load of 1000 watts and below – Single Phase – Rs 25 pm
- LT I(B)(i) – Contracted Load of above 1000 watts – Single Phase – Rs 50 pm
- LT I(B)(ii) – Contracted Load of above 1000 watts – Three Phase – Rs 150 pm
- Besides, customers have to pay customer charges, depending on their monthly consumption.
Tamil Nadu
Here is the electricity unit price in Tamil Nadu
| For domestic users | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Category and Slabs (units) | Energy charges per unit (Rs) | Fixed Charges for two months (Rs) | Energy charges after subsidy (Rs per unit) | Fixed Charges after subsidy (Rs) |
| Consumption – Bimonthly – up to 100 units | ||||
| 0 to 100 | 2.5 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Consumption above 100 units and up to 200 units (bimonthly) | ||||
| 0 to 100 | 2.5 | 30 | 0 | 20 |
| 101 to 200 | 2.5 | 30 | 1.5 | 20 |
| Consumption above 200 units and up to 500 units bimonthly | ||||
| 0 to 100 | 2.5 | 40 | 0 | 30 |
| 101 to 200 | 2.5 | 40 | 2 | 30 |
| 201 to 500 | 3 | 40 | 3 | 30 |
| Consumption above 500 units bimonthly | ||||
| 0 to 100 | 2.5 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| 101 to 200 | 3.5 | 50 | 3.5 | 50 |
| 201 to 500 | 4.6 | 50 | 4.6 | 50 |
| Above 500 | 6.6 | 50 | 6.6 | 50 |
- Tamil Nadu Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the electricity tariff with effect from August 11, 2017. The rates are in force today.
- Tamil Nadu has a bi-monthly billing cycle.
- The TN Government offers free electricity for the first 100 units consumed by the user in a two-month billing cycle.
- The fixed charge depends on the number of units consumed.
Karnataka
Here is the electricity unit price in Karnataka.
| Tariff applicable to all areas under Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Municipal Corporations, and other Urban Local Bodies | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Charges per Month | For the first KW | Rs 85.00 |
| For every additional KW up to 50KW | Rs 95 per KW | |
| For every additional KW above 50KW | Rs 150 per KW | |
| Energy Charges | 0 to 50 units | Rs 4.10 per unit |
| 51 to 100 units | Rs 5.55 per unit | |
| 101 to 200 units | Rs 7.10 per unit | |
| Above 200 units | Rs 8.15 per unit | |
| Applicable to areas under village panchayats | ||
| Fixed Charges per Month | For the first KW | Rs 70 per KW |
| For every additional KW up to 50KW | Rs 85 per KW | |
| For every additional KW above 50KW | Rs 140 per KW | |
| Energy Charges per month | 0 to 50 units | Rs 4.00 per unit |
| 51 to 100 units | Rs 5.25 per unit | |
| 101 to 200 units | Rs 6.80 per unit | |
| Above 200 units | Rs 7.65 per unit | |
- Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission stipulates the electricity tariff for the state’s customers vide their order dated June 09, 2021. Page No 354 of this order details the rate schedule for LT consumers.
- This tariff order applies to all the five power distribution companies in Karnataka, namely, BESCOM, GESCOM, MESCOM, HESCOM, and CESC.
- The Government of Karnataka entirely subsidizes the tariff for Bhagya Jyoti and Kutira Jyoti consumers. Generally, the GOK releases the subsidy amount in advance. If it does not do so, the Commissioned Determined Tariff (CDT) for LT-1 is Rs 8.42 per unit, subject to a minimum of Rs 60 per installation per month. However, if the unit consumption is more than 40 units a month, the tariff will be as per the following schedule. The same applies if the BJ/KJ has more than one installation outlet.
- Karnataka follows a monthly billing cycle.
Kerala
Here is the electricity unit price in Kerala.
| For Low Tension Domestic Consumers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Slab (units) | Fixed Charges – Single Phase in Rs | Fixed Charges – Three Phase in Rs | Energy Charge in Rs per unit |
| 0 to 40 – BPL | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
| 0 to 50 – Non BPL | 35 | 90 | 3.15 |
| 51 to 100 | 45 | 90 | 3.7 |
| 101 to 150 | 55 | 100 | 4.8 |
| 151 to 200 | 70 | 100 | 6.4 |
| 201 to 250 | 80 | 100 | 7.6 |
| Non-telescopic charges | |||
| 0 to 300 | 100 | 110 | 5.8 |
| 0 to 350 | 110 | 110 | 6.6 |
| 0 to 400 | 120 | 120 | 6.9 |
| 0 to 500 | 130 | 130 | 7.1 |
| More than 500 | 150 | 150 | 7.9 |
- The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission has vide their orders dated July 08, 2019, stipulated the electricity tariff for consumers for the period 2018-19 to 2021-22.
- Kerala has a monthly billing cycle.
- The slab structure changes if the consumption exceeds 250 units.
- The consumers get the benefit of the telescopic tariff of up to 250 units. Above 250 units, there is no telescopic tariff.
- Load up to 1KW and 40 units consumption is categorized as BPL.
Goa
- The Electricity Department, Government of Goa, has stipulated the tariff order vide Petition 39/2020. Schedule 11.1 lists out the tariff schedule in detail.
Here is the electricity unit price in Goa.
| Domestic Low-Tension – D/LT-D | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category (Units) | Single Phase – Fixed Charges in Rs | Three-Phase Fixed Charges in Rs | Energy Charges Rs/unit |
| 0 to 100 | 25 | 65 | 1.5 |
| 101 to 200 | 25 | 65 | 2.25 |
| 201 to 300 | 25 | 65 | 2.85 |
| 301 to 400 | 25 | 65 | 3.65 |
| Above 400 | 25 | 65 | 4.25 |
| For Low Tension LIG Consumers | 50 | – | 0 |
- LIG consumer constitutes having a sanctioned load of 0.1 KW and consuming up to 30 units per month.
- For premises or flats kept locked for more than three months and having a sanctioned load of more than 10KW, the minimum charges would be Rs 1000 monthly.
Western States
Maharashtra
- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission lays down the various terms and conditions of electricity supply to be followed by the different power distribution companies in Maharashtra.
- MERC has revised the power tariff from April 01, 2020, and it will continue to be in force until 2025.
- There are four power distribution companies in Maharashtra, MSEDCL, Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd, Tata Power, and BEST.
Here is the electricity unit price in Maharashtra.
- MSEDCL – Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd supplies electricity across most of Maharashtra, including some parts of Mumbai. The tariff charges are listed in Annexure 2 in its Press Note and are valid for FY 2021-22.
| Low Tension Residential Category – for the FY 2021-22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Units | Fixed Charge in Rs | Wheeling Charge in Rs per unit | Energy Charge in Rs per unit |
| Residential BPL | 27 | 0 | 1.14 |
| Residential – Non BPL | |||
| 1 to 100 | 102 | 1.38 | 3.44 |
| 101 to 300 | 102 | 1.38 | 7.34 |
| 301 to 500 | 102 | 1.38 | 10.36 |
| Above 500 | 102 | 1.38 | 11.82 |
| Three Phase Charges | 340 | – | – |
Note – The Press Note also includes the electricity tariff for the subsequent financial years with minor increments every year.
- Adani – Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd offers the following tariff for its Mumbai customers vide MERC Order dated March 30, 2020.
| Tariff applicable to residential for the FY 2021-22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Units | Fixed Charge in Rs | Wheeling Charge in Rs per unit | Energy Charge in Rs per unit |
| BPL Category | 10 | 1.46 | 1 |
| Residential – Non BPL | |||
| 0 to 100 | 75 | 1.46 | 3.05 |
| 101 to 300 | 115 | 1.46 | 5 |
| 301 to 500 | 115 | 1.46 | 6.65 |
| Above 500 | 140 | 1.46 | 7.8 |
Note – The order includes the electricity tariff for the subsequent financial years with minor adjustments every year.
BPL category constitutes residential consumers with a sanctioned load up to 0.25KW and those who have consumed a maximum of up to 360 units per annum in the previous financial year.
- Tata Power – The electricity tariff for consumers of Tata Power for the financial year 2021-22 is as follows.
| Tariff applicable to residential for the FY 2021-22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Units | Fixed Charge in Rs | Wheeling Charge in Rs per unit | Energy Charge in Rs per unit |
| BPL Category | 10 | 1.88 | 1 |
| Residential – Non BPL | |||
| 0 to 100 | 75 | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| 101 to 300 | 115 | 1.88 | 4.3 |
| 301 to 500 | 115 | 1.88 | 7.75 |
| Above 500 | 140 | 1.88 | 8.45 |
- BEST – Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking lists out its electricity tariff for its Mumbai customers with effect from FY 2020-21 and continues up to FY 2024-25.
| Tariff applicable to residential for the FY 2021-22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Units | Fixed Charge in Rs | Wheeling Charge in Rs per unit | Energy Charge in Rs per unit |
| BPL Category | 10 | 1.44 | 1.24 |
| Residential – Non BPL | |||
| 0 to 100 | 75 | 1.44 | 1.74 |
| 101 to 300 | 115 | 1.44 | 4.37 |
| 301 to 500 | 115 | 1.44 | 7.21 |
| Above 500 | 140 | 1.44 | 8.77 |
Note – The tariff schedule lists out the electricity unit price for Mumbai up to FY 2024-25 with minor annual adjustments.
Gujarat
- Gujarat Electricity Board has been restructured into seven companies, including four power distribution companies based on geographical boundaries.
- PGVCL – Western Gujarat region, including Saurashtra and Kachchh.
- DGVCL – Southern Gujarat region
- UGVCL – Northern Gujarat region
- MGVCL – Central Gujarat region
- The electricity tariff in this schedule applies to all the four power distribution companies listed above.
- Gujarat electricity consumers are subject to monthly electricity billing.
- Single Phase supply is for aggregate load up to 6KW
- Three Phase supply is for aggregate load above 6KW
- The electricity bill comprises fixed charges, electricity charges, Fuel Power Purchase Price Adjustment @ Rs 1.90 per unit, and electricity duty of 15% in urban areas (rural – 7.50%).
Here is the electricity unit price for Gujarat
| Tariff for the non-rural category for the FY 2021-22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Charges | Electricity charges | ||
| Load in KW | Charges in Rs | Units consumed | Charges in Rs per unit |
| Up to 2KW | 15 | 1 to 50 | 3.05 |
| Above 2KW and up to 4KW | 25 | 51 to 100 | 3.5 |
| Above 4KW and up to 6kW | 45 | 101 to 250 | 4.15 |
| Above 6KW | 70 | Above 250 | 5.2 |
| Exclusively for BPL Consumers | |||
| Irrespective of load | 5 | 1 to 50 | 1.5 |
| 51 to 100 | 3.5 | ||
| 101 to 250 | 4.15 | ||
| Above 251 | 5.2 | ||
| Tariff for the rural category for the FY 2021-22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Charges | Electricity charges | ||
| Load in KW | Charges in Rs | Units consumed | Charges in Rs per unit |
| Up to 2KW | 15 | 1 to 50 | 2.65 |
| Above 2KW and up to 4KW | 25 | 51 to 100 | 3.1 |
| Above 4KW and up to 6kW | 45 | 101 to 250 | 3.75 |
| Above 6KW | 70 | Above 250 | 4.9 |
| Exclusively for BPL Consumers | |||
| Irrespective of load | 5 | 1 to 50 | 1.5 |
| 51 to 100 | 3.1 | ||
| 101 to 250 | 3.75 | ||
| Above 251 | 4.9 | ||
Besides the four power distribution companies in Gujarat, Torrent Power supplies electricity to Ahmedabad, Surat, Gandhinagar, Dahej, and Dholera.
Here is the Torrent Power tariff for 2021-22.
| Tariff for the FY 2021-22 (Up to an including 15 KW) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Charges | Electricity charges | ||
| Phase | Charges in Rs | Units consumed | Charges in Rs per unit |
| Single Phase | 25 | 1 to 50 | 3.2 |
| Three Phase | 65 | 51 to 200 | 3.95 |
| Above 200 | 5 | ||
| Exclusively for BPL Consumers | |||
| Flat Rate | 5 | 1 to 50 | 1.5 |
| 51 to 200 | 3.95 | ||
| Above 200 | 5 | ||
The above rates are for Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar area. The rates for Surat and Dahej are slightly different.
Rajasthan
Here is the electricity unit price in Rajasthan
| Tariff for the FY 2021-22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Charges | Electricity charges | ||
| For General Domestic Consumers | |||
| Consumption (above 50 units per month) | Charges in Rs | Units consumed | Charges in Rs per unit |
| GD 1 – up to 150 units | 230 | 1 to 50 | 4.75 |
| GD 2 – up to 300 | 275 | 51 to 150 | 6.5 |
| GD 3 – up to 500 | 345 | 151 to 300 | 7.35 |
| GD 4 – Above 500 | 400 | 301 to 500 | 7.65 |
| Above 500 | 7.95 | ||
| Exclusively for BPL and Astha Card Consumers and Small Domestic Customers | |||
| Up to 50 units | 100 | 1 to 50 | 3.5 |
| Small Domestic – Above 50 units | 125 | SD Customers – 1 to 50 | 3.85 |
| Above 50 | Rates as per general domestic consumer usage | ||
- Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission stipulates the electricity tariff for Rajasthan state.
- Fixed charges depend on the average monthly consumption of the previous financial year.
- Domestic connections in rural areas get a 10% rebate on the fixed charges.
- BPL and Astha Cardholders domestic tariff applies to individuals alone.
- BPL and Astha Cardholders and small domestic consumers consuming more than 50 units are treated at par with the general consumer category for the consumption of over 50 units.
- The subsidy is available for small domestic consumers if their consumption does not exceed 50 units.
- A rebate of 25 paise per unit up to a maximum of Rs 300 per month is available for five years if the consumer installs and uses an approved solar water heating system.
- Consumers opting for a prepaid metering system get a rebate of 15 paise per unit.
Northern States
Delhi
Here is the electricity unit price in Delhi.
| Tariff Schedule for 2020-21 for Domestic Connections | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | Fixed Charge Rs/KW/month | Units consumption | Charges in Rs/unit |
| Up to 2 KW | 20 | 0 to 200 | 3 |
| More than 2 KW and up to 5 KW | 50 | 201 to 400 | 4.5 |
| More than 5 KW and up to 15 KW | 100 | 401 to 800 | 6.5 |
| More than 15 KW and up to 25 KW | 200 | 801 to 1200 | 7 |
| More than 25 KW | 250 | More than 1200 | 8 |
- Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission decides the electricity tariff that power distribution companies can charge its customers vide its order dated August 28, 2020.
- Power distribution companies procure power from approved sources and supply it to customers at retail tariffs determined by DERC. These companies pass on the burden to the consumers by including the amount in their fixed charges.
- Consumers have to pay a surcharge of 8% to enable the power distribution companies to recover their past deficits.
- An additional surcharge of 3.8% is levied towards the funding of the Pension trust.
- Besides, there is an electricity duty of 5%.
- Delhi has announced a unique subsidy of NIL energy charge for up to 200 units consumption and 50% for consumption between 200 and 400 units subject to consumption up to 400 units only.
Punjab
Here is the electricity unit price in Punjab.
| Domestic Consumption Tariff for FY 2021-22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Load Up to | Fixed Charges (Rs/KW) | Units Consumed | Charges Rs/kWh |
| 2 KW | 35 | 1 to 100 | 3.49 |
| 101 to 300 | 5.84 | ||
| Above 300 | 7.3 | ||
| More than 2 KW and up to 7 KW | 60 | 1 to 100 | 3.74 |
| 101 to 300 | 5.84 | ||
| Above 300 | 7.3 | ||
| More than 7 KW and up to 50 KW | 95 | 1 to 100 | 4.64 |
| 101 to 300 | 6.5 | ||
| Above 300 | 7.5 | ||
| More than 50 KW and up to 100 KW | 115 | All Units | 6.43 |
| More than 100 KW | 125 | All units | 6.63 |
- Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission decides the electricity tariff in Punjab for all consumers.
Haryana
Here is the electricity unit price in Haryana.
| Domestic Electricity Tariff for the FY 2021-22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Units Slab | Fixed Charge Rs/KW | MMC Rs/KW | Energy Charges – Rs/KW |
| Category 1 – Total Consumption up to 100 units per month | |||
| 0 to 50 | Nil | Rs 115 up to 2 KW and Rs 70 above 2 KW | 2 |
| 51 to 100 | Nil | 2.5 | |
| Category 2 – Consumption of more than 100 units and up to 800 units per month | |||
| 0 to 150 | Nil | Rs 125 up to 2 KW and Rs 75 above 2 KW | 2.5 |
| 151 to 250 | Nil | 5.25 | |
| 251 to 500 | Nil | 6.3 | |
| 501 to 800 | Nil | 7.1 | |
| Category 3 – Consumption of more than 800 units per month | |||
| All consumption | Nil | Same as Category 2 | 7.1 |
- Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission stipulates the electricity tariff in Haryana State for all consumer categories.
- Domestic consumers get the benefit of telescopic rates for the first 800 units. However, once the monthly consumption crosses 800 units, the consumer has to pay @ Rs 7.10 per unit for the entire consumption.
Uttarakhand
Here is the electricity unit price in Uttarakhand.
| Domestic Consumption Tariff for 2021-22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| BPL and Kutir Jyoti Consumers | ||
| Units Consumption | Fixed Charges in Rs | Energy Charges in Rs/unit |
| BPL and Kutir Jyoti consumers with load up to 1 KW and consumption up to 60 units per month | ||
| 18 | 1.61 | |
| Other Customers | ||
| 1 to 100 | 60 | 2.8 |
| 101 to 200 | 120 | 4 |
| 201 to 400 | 200 | 5.5 |
| Above 400 | 300 | 5.15 |
| Single Point Bulk Supply | 95 per KW | 5.15 |
| Domestic consumers in snowbound areas | 18 | 1.61 |
- Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission decides the electricity tariff in Uttarakhand State for the electricity distributed by Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited.
- The terms and conditions are listed out in this order dated April 26, 2021.
Himachal Pradesh
Here is the electricity unit price in Himachal Pradesh.
| Domestic Consumer Tariff for 2021-22 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units Consumed | Fixed Charges in Rs | Approved Tariff Rs/unit | Government Subsidy in Rs/unit | Net Effective Tariff in Rs/unit |
| Lifeline Consumers | ||||
| 0 to 60 | 40 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1 |
| Other Consumers | ||||
| 0 to 125 | 70 | 3.95 | 2.4 | 1.55 |
| 126 to 300 | 70 | 4.85 | 1.9 | 2.95 |
| Above 300 | 70 | 5.45 | 1.05 | 4.4 |
| Prepaid customers | Nil | 4.85 | 1.9 | 2.95 |
- Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission decides the electricity tariff for all consumers.
- It has detailed its tariff and other terms and conditions in its Press Note dated June 06, 2020.
- Lifeline consumers get concessional tariffs for consumption of up to 60 units. Any consumption above 60 units attracts tariffs at the rates applicable to general customers.
- The subsidy offered by the Government is also applicable to prepaid meter customers.
- Prepaid meter customers do not have to pay any fixed charges, meter rent, and service charges.
Central States
Madhya Pradesh
Here is the electricity unit price in Madhya Pradesh.
| Monthly Electricity Tariff Schedule for LT Consumers for 2021-22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumption in units | Monthly fixed charges Urban areas in Rs | Monthly fixed charges in rural areas in Rs | Energy Charges in Rs/unit |
| BPL Consumers | |||
| Up to 30 units | Nil | Nil | 3.25 |
| General Consumers | |||
| Up to 50 units | 61 | 46 | 4.13 |
| 51 to 150 | 102 | 82 | 5.05 |
| 151 to 300 | 23 for each 0.1 KW load | 20 for each 0.1 KW load | 6.45 |
| Above 300 | 25 for each 0.1 KW load | 23 for each 0.1 KW load | 6.65 |
- Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission determines the tariff rate for electricity consumption vide Public Notice dated December 17, 2020.
- The sanctioned load is a maximum of 100 watts for BPL customers, with the consumption cap at 30 units per month. Such consumers do not have to pay any fixed charges, and the unit charge is Rs 3.25 per unit with a minimum of Rs 45.
- Fixed charges are calculated on the units consumed during the month @ 0.1 KW for every 15 units consumed. Thus, for 125 units, the assessed load will be 0.9 KW, and the fixed charges will be Rs 9 x 23 = Rs 207.
- The minimum charge of Rs 70 is payable as minimum payment.
Chhattisgarh
Here is the electricity unit rate in Chhattisgarh.
| Domestic and BPL Consumers Tariff for 2021-22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Units Slab | Fixed Charge in Rs/unit | Energy Charge in Rs/unit | Minimum Fixed Charge in Rs |
| 0 to 100 | 2.4 | 1 | Single Phase – Rs 40 per month |
| 101 to 200 | 2.5 | 1.1 | |
| 201 to 400 | 3.2 | 1.7 | Three Phase Rs 120 per month |
| 401 to 600 | 3.5 | 2 | |
| Above 600 | 4.85 | 2.45 | |
- Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission notifies the electricity tariff structure for all consumers in Chhattisgarh vide their order dated May 30, 2020.
- The single-phase is for loads up to 3 KW, and the three-phase current is for loads up to 112.5 KW.
- Fixed charges and energy charges are telescopic.
- Chhattisgarh State provides subsidies to domestic consumers.
Jharkhand
Here is the electricity price rate in Jharkhand.
| Summary of Approved Domestic Consumption tariff for 2020-21 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Fixed Charges Rs/kWh | Energy charges Rs/unit |
| LT Domestic | 75 | 4.25 |
- Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission has stipulated the electricity tariff for HT, and LT consumers in the state for the FY 2020-21 vide its order dated September 30, 2020. This tariff is applicable for 2021-22.
- This tariff applies to rural and urban areas.
- The fixed charges are Rs 75 per month and the energy charges at Rs 4.25 per unit.
Uttar Pradesh
Here is the electricity unit price in Uttar Pradesh.
| Domestic Consumption Tariff | ||
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | Fixed Charge Rs/KW | Energy Charge Rs/unit |
| Lifeline Customers – Contracted Load up to 1 KW and consumption up to 100 kWh | ||
| Metered – Up to 100 | 50 | 3 |
| Other than Lifeline consumers – Un-metered | ||
| Un-metered – All loads | 500 | Nil |
| Other than Lifeline consumers – Metered | ||
| 0 to 100 | 90 | 3.35 |
| 101 to 150 | 3.85 | |
| 151 to 300 | 5 | |
| 301 to 500 | 5.5 | |
| Above 500 | 6 | |
- Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission decides on the electricity consumption tariff for 2020-21 vide their Order dated November 11, 2020. This tariff applies to the FY 2021-22 also.
- The tariff applies to all distribution companies in Uttar Pradesh.
Bihar
Here is the electricity price in Bihar.
| LT Consumption Tariff for 2021-22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | Fixed Charge Rs | Charge in Rs/unit |
| Kutir Jyoti – Metered connections – BPL Consumers | ||
| 0 to 50 | 10 | 6.1 |
| Above 50 | As per DS-I or DS-II | |
| DS-I Rural – Metered | ||
| 0 to 50 | 20 | 6.1 |
| 51 to 100 | 6.4 | |
| Above 100 | 6.7 | |
| DS-II Demand Based | ||
| 0 to 100 | 40 | 6.1 |
| 101 to 200 | 6.95 | |
| Above 200 | 8.05 | |
| DS-III Demand-Based | ||
| All units | 40 | 7.4 |
- Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission determines the domestic and other electricity tariff for the FY 2021-22 vide order dated March 19, 2021.
- Though the single-phase is permitted for loads up to 7 KW, consumers have an option to choose for a 3-phase above 5 KW.
Eastern States
West Bengal
- West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd applies the following electricity tariff as per WSERC order for 2017-18. The same tariff continues today.
- The consumption slabs are applicable quarterly.
- West Bengal has two power distribution companies, WBSEDCL and CESC.
Here is the electricity unit price in West Bengal.
| WBSEDCL Domestic Tariff applicable to 2021-22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Units Consumed | Fixed Charges in Rs | Electricity charges in Rs/unit (Rural) | Electricity charges in Rs/unit (Urban) |
| 1 to 102 | 15 | 5.26 | 5.3 |
| 103 to 180 | 5.86 | 5.97 | |
| 181 to 300 | 6.73 | 6.97 | |
| 301 to 600 | 7.23 | 7.31 | |
| 601 to 900 | 7.32 | 7.58 | |
| Above 900 | 8.99 | 8.99 | |
| CESC Domestic Tariff applicable to 2021-22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Units Consumed | Fixed Charges in Rs | Electricity charges in Rs/unit |
| 0 to 25 | 15 | 4.89 |
| 26 to 60 | 5.4 | |
| 61 to 100 | 6.41 | |
| 101 to 150 | 7.16 | |
| 151 to 200 | 7.33 | |
| 201 to 300 | 7.33 | |
| Above 300 | 8.92 | |
- WBSEDCL offers an optional prepaid tariff scheme where the rate is Rs 6.64 per unit consumed for all units, and the fixed charges are Rs 15. It applies to urban and rural clientele.
- Similarly, CESC has an optional prepaid tariff scheme where the rate is Rs 7.22 per unit consumed for all consumption.
Orissa
Here is the electricity unit price in Orissa.
| Domestic Supply Tariff with effect from April 04, 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Units Consumed | Fixed Charge in Rs for the first KW or part thereof | Monthly Fixed Charge for additional KW or part thereof | Electricity Charges in Rs/unit |
| Kutir Jyothi – Up to 30 units per month | |||
| Up to 30 units | 80 | – | Nil |
| Domestic Consumption – Others | |||
| 0 to 50 | 20 | 20 | 3 |
| 51 to 200 | 4.8 | ||
| 201 to 400 | 5.8 | ||
| Above 400 | 6.2 | ||
| General Purpose Less Than 110 KVA | |||
| 0 to 100 | 30 | 30 | 5.9 |
| 101 to 300 | 7 | ||
| Above 300 | 7.6 | ||
- Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission stipulates the electricity tariff for all customers vide their order dated March 26, 2021.
- Domestic Kutir Jyothi consumers pay a fixed monthly charge of Rs 80. On the other hand, electricity is free for consumption up to 30 units.
- Meter rent and reconnection charges are collected for 60 months. Subsequently, it should stop.
Sikkim
Here is the electricity unit price in Sikkim.
| Domestic Consumption Tariff – 2021-22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Unit Consumption Slab | Minimum Charges Rs | Electricity charges in Rs/unit |
| 0 to 50 | Single Phase – Rs 50 | 1 |
| 51 to 100 | 2 | |
| 101 to 200 | Three Phase – Rs 200 | 3 |
| 201 to 400 | 3.5 | |
| 401 and above | 4 | |
- Sikkim State Electricity Regulatory Commission decides the electricity tariff rates for all electricity consumption in Sikkim. Recently, Sikkim has reduced its tariff for domestic consumption.
North Eastern States
Assam
Here is the electricity unit price in Assam
| Domestic Consumption Tariff – 2021-22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Units Consumed | Fixed Charge in Rs | Energy Charge in Rs/unit |
| Category 1 – Jeevan Dhara – Connected Load less than 0.5 KW and consumption of 30 units a month | ||
| Up to 30 | 20 | 4.25 |
| Category – 2 – Domestic A – Connected load up to 5 KW | ||
| 0 to 120 | 50 per KW per month | 4.9 |
| 121 to 240 | 6.15 | |
| Above 240 | 7.15 | |
| Category 3 – Domestic B – Connected Load more than 5 KW and up to 25 KW | ||
| All consumption | 50 per KW per month | 6.75 |
- Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission stipulates the electricity consumption tariff for APDCL for 2021-22 vide their order dated February 15, 2021.
- Any tax of electrical duty is payable separately by the consumers in addition to the tariff.
Manipur
Here is the electricity unit price in Manipur.
| Domestic Power Consumption Tariff – 2021-22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Units Consumed | Fixed Charge – Rs | Energy Charges – Rs/unit |
| Kutir Jyothi or BPL Consumers – Total consumption in last three months less than 45 units | ||
| All units | 25 per month per connection | 2.1 |
| Domestic – LT Category 2 | ||
| 0 to 100 | 65 per month per KW | 5.1 |
| 101 to 200 | 5.95 | |
| Above 200 | 6.75 | |
- Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Manipur and Mizoram determines the retail domestic electricity consumption tariff for both these states.
Mizoram
Here is the electricity unit price in Mizoram.
| Subsidized Tariff approved by JERC for 2021-22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Units Consumed | Fixed Charges in Rs | Energy Charges in Rs/unit |
| Kutir Jyothi | ||
| 0 to 20 | 25 per connection | 2.5 |
| Above 20 | 3.15 | |
| Domestic | ||
| 0 to 100 | 50 per contracted load in kWh | 4.8 |
| 101 to 200 | 5.5 | |
| Above 200 | 5.9 | |
- Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Manipur and Mizoram stipulates the energy consumption tariff for Mizoram for 2021-22.
Nagaland
Here is the electricity unit price in Nagaland.
| Domestic Electricity Consumption – 2021-22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Units Consumption Slab | Fixed Charges in Rs | Energy Charges in Rs/unit |
| Up to 30 | Rs 10 per connection per month | 4.7 |
| 31 to 100 | 5.45 | |
| 101 to 250 | 6 | |
| Above 250 | 7 | |
- Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved the domestic electricity consumption tariff for 2020-21. The same tariff applies to 2021.
Tripura
Here is the electricity unit price for Tripura
| Domestic Consumption Tariff – 2021-22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Units Consumed Slab | Fixed Charges in Rs | Energy Charges in Rs/unit |
| 0 to 50 (Rural) | 15 | 4.03 |
| 0 to 50 (Urban) | 25 | 4.84 |
| 51 to 100 | 40 | 5.98 |
| 151 to 300 | 50 | 6.16 |
| Above 300 | 50 | 7.2 |
| 3-Phase connections – Compulsory above 5 KW | ||
| All units | 50 per KW per month | 7.2 |
- Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission decides the electricity consumption tariff in Tripura for 2020-21. The same tariff is applicable for 2021-22.
- Kutir Jyothi consumers have to pay a fixed tariff of Rs 62 per connection per month.
Meghalaya
Here is the electricity unit price in Meghalaya.
| Domestic Consumption Tariff – 2021-22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Units Consumed Slab | Fixed Charge Rs | Energy Charges in Rs/unit |
| Kutir Jyothi – Consumption of 30 units per month | ||
| Up to 30 units | 60 | 3.65 |
| Above 30 units | As per domestic consumer rates | |
| Domestic Customers | ||
| Up to 100 | 60 | 4 |
| 101 to 200 | 4.4 | |
| Above 200 | 6 | |
- Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission finalizes the electricity consumption charges for the state vide order for the period 2021-22.
Union Territories
- The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Union Territories decides the domestic and other electricity consumption tariff in the respective Union Territory.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Here is the electricity unit price for Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
| Domestic Power Consumption – 2021-22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Units Consumption Slab | Fixed Charges in Rs | Energy Charges in Rs for customers opting for solar power | Energy Charges in Rs without solar |
| 0 to 100 | Single Phase – Rs 20 per connection per month Three-phase – Rs 70 | 2.05 | 2.25 |
| 101 to 200 | 2.05 | 5 | |
| 201 to 500 | 7.2 | 7.2 | |
| Above 500 | 8.5 | 8.5 | |
Chandigarh
Here is the electricity unit price in Chandigarh for 2021-22.
| Domestic Power Consumption – 2021-22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Units Consumption Slab | Fixed Charge in Rs/KW/month | Energy Charges in Rs/unit |
| 0 to 150 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 151 to 400 | 4.25 | |
| Above 400 | 4.65 | |
Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- The power supply to Low Income Group is Rs 15 per service connection per month.
- The tariff schedule is the same for Daman and Diu and Dadra Nagar haveli.
Here is the electricity unit price in Daman and Diu.
| Domestic Power Consumption – 2021-22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Units Consumption Slab | Fixed Charge in Rs/KW/month | Energy Charges in Rs/unit |
| 0 to 100 | Single Phase – Rs 20 Three Phase – Rs 45 | 1.4 |
| 101 to 200 | 2 | |
| 201 to 400 | 2.5 | |
| 401 and above | 3 | |
Lakshadweep
Here is the electricity unit price in Lakshadweep.
| Domestic Power Consumption – 2021-22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Units Consumption Slab | Fixed Charge in Rs/KW/month | Energy Charges in Rs/unit |
| Lifeline Connections – up to 100 units | 10 | 1 |
| Domestic Connections | ||
| 0 to 100 | Single Phase – Rs 10 Three Phase – Rs 70 | 1.35 |
| 101 to 200 | 3.1 | |
| 201 to 300 | 5.2 | |
| Above 300 | 6.85 | |
Puducherry
Here is the electricity unit price in Puducherry.
| Domestic Power Consumption – 2021-22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Units Consumption Slab | Fixed Charge in Rs/KW/month | Energy Charges in Rs/unit |
| Lifeline Services – up to 50 units | Nil | 1 |
| General – Domestic and Cottage | ||
| 0 to 100 | 40 | 1.55 |
| 101 to 200 | 45 | 2.6 |
| 201 to 300 | 45 | 4.65 |
| Above 300 | 45 | 6.05 |
One should note that besides the consumption slabs, other factors that affect your electricity bill are fuel surcharge, fixed charges for contracted load, government subsidy, power purchase cost adjustment, and others. You get this information on your electricity bill.
Every house has an electricity meter installed on its premises. One can monitor the reading regularly to understand their daily consumption.
Some states have a monthly electricity bill payment cycle, whereas most Indian states stipulate a bi-monthly billing structure. Therefore, you should check up with your electricity provider about your billing cycles.