Haryana Revises Electricity Tariff After Seven Years, Effective April 2025
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, June 30, 2025 – The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has approved a revised electricity tariff for the state, effective from April 2025. This marks the first tariff hike in Haryana since 2017–18, introduced after a gap of seven years despite a consistent rise in power procurement and operational costs.
The revision, based on HERC’s order dated March 28, 2025, reflects the state’s sustained efforts in reducing Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses from 29% in FY 2014-15 to 10% in FY 2024-25, enabling tariff stability over the past decade.
Key Highlights:
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Minimum Monthly Charges (MMC) abolished for all domestic consumer categories.
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Category-I (Load up to 2 kW, consumption up to 100 units): Consumers will see a reduction of up to 75% in bills compared to FY 2014-15. Compared to FY 2024-25 (without MMC), the increase is less than 10%.
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Category-II (Load up to 5 kW): Bill increase ranges from 3% to 9% over FY 2024-25; many consumers still pay less than they did in 2014-15.
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Category-III (Load above 5 kW): Bills up by 5% to 7%; this category represents only 6% of domestic consumers.
Nearly 94% of Haryana’s domestic electricity users fall under Category I and II, where most will experience moderate increases or even reductions in their bills.
Sample Comparison of Domestic Bills (in ₹)
| Units |
FY14–15 |
FY24–25 (with MMC) |
FY25–26 |
% Change vs FY14–15 |
% Change vs FY24–25 |
| 50 |
259.90 |
239.60 |
117.20 |
-54.91% |
-51.09% |
| 100 |
509.19 |
244.60 |
259.90 |
-48.96% |
+6.26% |
| 200 |
1,115.48 |
804.38 |
834.98 |
-25.15% |
+3.80% |
| 400 |
2,432.92 |
2,152.00 |
2,348.00 |
-3.48% |
+9.12% |
Across categories, the increase in domestic bills remains under 10% compared to both FY 2024-25 and FY 2014-15 for most slabs.
HT and LT Consumers
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High Tension (HT) consumers: Tariff up by 7% to 10% depending on load and usage.
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Low Tension (LT) category: Moderate increase of 4% to 7%, mainly for small and medium-scale consumers.
Despite the revision, Haryana’s tariffs remain among the lowest in the region, with neighbouring states charging:
Support for Agriculture
Agricultural consumers will continue to pay 10 paise/unit (metered) and ₹15/BHP/month (unmetered). The state will bear the rest through subsidies. Additionally, MMC has been reduced to ₹180 for up to 15 BHP and ₹144 for above 15 BHP.
Clarification on Misinformation
Authorities have refuted claims of a fourfold hike in electricity bills, stating such comparisons are misleading. Bills should be compared with the same month of the previous year to account for seasonal usage patterns.
Haryana DISCOMs reaffirmed their commitment to providing reliable, affordable, and consumer-centric electricity services while maintaining financial discipline and operational efficiency.