Electricity Charges
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Attention consumers, Bengaluru electricity tariffs under BESCOM to increase from May 1
Karnataka | Apr 17, 2026, 11:11 PM ISTThe hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers. As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise.
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Maharashtra to cut power tariffs by 26% over five years, 70% of users to benefit from relief
Maharashtra | Jun 25, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTThis initiative is expected to bring substantial savings for the public, especially considering that around 70% of electricity users in the state consume less than 100 units per month, as per the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
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Haryana power regulator announces new tariff, hikes electricity rates: Here’s how much you will pay
Haryana | Apr 02, 2025, 09:11 AM ISTFor domestic consumers, the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has hiked the electricity rate by 20 paise per kWh (kilowatt hours). In a slab of 0 to 50 units, the electricity rate has now been revised from Rs 2 per kWh to Rs 2.20 per kWh.
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Bengaluru power cut today: Electricity supply to be disrupted in these areas, check timing
Karnataka | Jan 24, 2025, 07:56 AM ISTBengaluru power cut today: The BESCOM in a statement urged the residents of the affected areas to bear with the inconvenience and cooperate during the maintenance work. The BESCOM said the consumers need to note that the power supply will be restored once the work is completed.
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If Kejriwal is not elected CM in next election, Delhi will see power hike like Uttar Pradesh: Atishi
Delhi | Sep 20, 2024, 02:50 PM ISTDelhi news: Atishi said that in BJP-ruled states like Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, the electricity bill is 4 times higher than in Delhi.
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Using AC every now and then? 5 effective ways to reduce your electricity bill this summer
Lifestyle | May 30, 2024, 11:29 PM ISTKnow five practical tips to lower your electricity bill this summer by using your AC more efficiently. Learn how to stay cool and save money with these simple energy-saving strategies.
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New Power Tariff Rule: Consumers can save upto 20% in electricity bills | HERE is how
Business | Jun 23, 2023, 09:29 PM ISTThe Government of India has introduced two changes to the prevailing power tariff system, through an amendment to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.
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Karnataka 'bandh' over electricity tariff today | CHECK what all is open, what's closed
Karnataka | Jun 22, 2023, 12:00 PM ISTKarnataka bandh: All trade and industry bodies have been asked to close their establishment in the Karnataka bandh call on Thursday expecting to bring some disruption in normal life.
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With an eye on assembly elections, Punjab slashes electricity rates
India | Nov 01, 2021, 06:32 PM ISTWith assembly elections in mind, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has reduced electricity rates by Rs 3. With new rates applicable from today, Punjab becomes the only state in India to offer the cheapest electricity for residential connections.
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Electricity Amendment Bill: Power sector employees, engineers to hold 4-day 'Satyagrah' from Aug 3
Business | Aug 02, 2021, 12:16 PM ISTPower sector employees of the Northern region will participate on August 3, the Eastern and the North Eastern on August 4, the Western Region on August 5.
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India's power consumption rises 18 pc to 30.33 BU during July 1-7
Business | Jul 11, 2021, 01:58 PM ISTConsumption of power has not only grown year-on-year but also returned to pre-pandemic level.
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Power consumption grows 12.6% in first week of June
India | Jun 08, 2021, 11:56 AM ISTPower consumption in the country grew at 12.6 percent in the first week of June to 25.36 billion units (BU)
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Power consumption grows nearly 19 pc in 1st fortnight of May
Business | May 16, 2021, 01:08 PM ISTPower consumption in the country grew by around 19 per cent in the first fortnight of May to 51.67 billion units (BU) over the same period last year, showing recovery in industrial and commercial demand of electricity, according to the power ministry data.
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Govt may announce new scheme for revival of discoms to achieve 24X7 power for all
Business | Jan 31, 2021, 12:41 PM ISTThe government may announce a new scheme for cash-strapped and loss-making electricity distribution utilities to reduce stress in the sector and achieve the goal of '24X7 Power for All', a source said.
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CM's personal power bill not Rs 91,000: Delhi government
National | Jun 30, 2015, 06:11 PM ISTNew Delhi: The AAP government today rebutted criticism by the BJP on the issue of Rs 91,000 power bill at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence, saying it included electricity charges for a camp office
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BJP creates ruckus in Assembly over power tariff hike
National | Mar 17, 2015, 05:08 PM ISTPatna: Opposition BJP today created ruckus in the Bihar Assembly over hike in electricity charges by 15 paisa per unit in urban areas and 10 paisa per unit in rural areas and urged the government