Overview
- The tariff order reduces rates across domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural and bulk supply categories, delivering overall relief of ₹7,851.91 crore.
- Reported estimates indicate the state’s subsidy bill will drop by about ₹5,300 crore because large domestic and farm usage is already fully subsidised.
- PSPCL’s proposed hike flipped to cuts after PSERC’s prudence check and FY 2024–25 true‑up fixed the net revenue requirement at ₹44,939.50 crore against projected revenue of ₹52,791.41 crore.
- Key measures include EV charging tariffs cut to ₹5 per kVAh, the Small Power threshold raised to 50 kW, and domestic billing extended to registered lawyers’ chambers and certain B&Bs and homestays.
- Engineers’ bodies flagged the acceptance of a 10% T&D loss target and the treatment of central loss‑funding grants as non‑tariff income, as the order lands before the state budget and ahead of the 2027 polls.