Maharashtra Revised Power Tariffs Come into Effect from July 1: Residential Users Get Relief, Commercial Bills Shoot Up!
Mumbai, 7th July 2025 – Electricity bills across Maharashtra are set to change as the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved revised power tariffs effective from July 1, 2025. While low-consumption residential users will enjoy slight reductions, commercial, industrial, and public utility consumers will face higher charges.
The new rates are part of a three-year tariff plan approved by MERC in 2023, following a petition by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL). The revised tariffs apply to all consumers statewide, including major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Nashik.
Residential Consumers Get Minor Relief
The revised tariffs for domestic users are structured as follows:
Per-Unit Charges:
- Up to 100 units/month: ₹4.08 (down from ₹4.49)
- 101–300 units/month: ₹7.39 (previously ₹7.64)
- Above 300 units/month: ₹10.26 (reduced from ₹10.39)
Monthly Fixed Charges:
- 0–100 units: ₹95 (reduced from ₹115)
- 101–300 units: ₹120 (down from ₹145)
- Above 300 units: ₹170 (earlier ₹175)
Commercial & Industrial Users Face Higher Bills
While households benefit from minor cuts, businesses and industries will see increased electricity costs:
- Commercial (Low Tension): ₹9.22/unit (up from ₹8.91)
- Industrial (High Tension): ₹8.17/unit (up from ₹7.84)
- Public Lighting: ₹6.85/unit (previously ₹6.39)
- EV Charging Stations (Low Tension): ₹6.00/unit (up from ₹5.50)
MERC Explains the Revision
MERC stated that the adjustments were necessary to balance consumer affordability with the financial sustainability of MSEDCL. The commission considered cost recovery, subsidies, and operational viability before finalizing the new rates.
The updated tariffs are now in effect across all districts in Maharashtra and can be checked on the official MERC and MSEDCL websites.
