Maharashtras Tariff Reduction to Benefit Consumers Starting April 1

March 28, 2026

Mumbai, March 28: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has announced a reduction in average tariffs for consumers using up to 100 units of electricity per month. The new rate will drop from ₹7.31 to ₹7.10 per unit, marking a 26% decrease over five years for this category. Previously, the rate was ₹8.14 in 2025.

For consumers utilizing between 100 to 300 units, the tariff will decrease from ₹13.17 to ₹12.94 per unit, down from ₹13.23 in 2025. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) published its order on MSEDCL’s multi-year tariff petition for the financial years 2025-26 to 2029-30 last Friday.

MSEDCL’s proposal for reducing electricity rates during this period has been approved. Rates for all categories, including residential, industrial, and commercial, will gradually decrease annually until 2030, with no increases expected in any category. The revised rates will take effect on April 1.

For industrial consumers, the rate will fall from ₹10.78 to ₹10.71 per unit, down from ₹10.88 in 2025. All consumer categories will see a reduction, with annual cuts scheduled for April 1 each year until 2029-30.

Under this order, the MERC has set a tariff of ₹9.50 per unit for both high tension (HT) and low tension (LT) electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for the year 2026-27. This tariff will remain stable until 2028-29, aiming to accelerate EV adoption.

Housing societies can establish LT charging facilities for EVs within their premises. Domestic consumers with rooftop solar power systems will continue to receive their current discounts, ensuring no loss from the new tariff structure.

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