Telangana Discoms propose revised power tariffs

The State-run power Distribution Companies (Discoms) have proposed to revise electricity charges in the State. The Annual Revenue Requirement Report (ARR) for the current financial year (2024-25) was submitted to the Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) late on Wednesday night.

The Discoms have proposed to revise the charges in all three categories. If the recommendations are approved by the ERC, the discoms estimate that they will get an income of Rs 1,200 crore to cover the deficit. The ERC will give a final verdict after conducting public hearings on these proposals in the presence of the public at least three places



in the State. After that the revision of charges will come into effect. This whole process takes 90 days.

The Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL) and the Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGNPDCL) have estimated a deficit of Rs 14,222 crore between their income and expenditure this year. In this amount, Rs. 13,022 crore have been requested to be provided by the State government through the budget. These two organizations said that they are giving proposals for revision of charges to cover the remaining shortfall of Rs. 1,200 crore.