Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Uttar Pradesh First State to Avoid Power Tariff Hike for Sixth Year
Uttar Pradesh's electricity consumers won't see any price increase this year, making it the first state to avoid a hike for six years in a row.
The electricity regulatory commission rejected the power company's proposal to increase rates due to losses, citing a large surplus.
Noida consumers also get to keep their rates and discounts unchanged, thanks to the consumer council's efforts.
Uttar Pradesh is the first state to avoid power tariff hike for six consecutive years
Power Corporation proposed a 45% increase due to ₹25,000 crore loss
UPERC rejected the proposal, citing a surplus of ₹51,000 crore
Consumers in Noida also benefit from unchanged rates and continued 10% discount
Consumer Council praised the fair decision by UPERC
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh's electricity consumers and the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission
- What
- Avoided power tariff hike for the sixth consecutive year
- When
- This year
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To protect consumers' interests and maintain affordable electricity rates
Power Corporation
UPERC & Consumer Council
Tariff Increase
Power Corporation
Proposed a 45% increase due to losses
UPERC & Consumer Council
Rejected the proposal, citing a large consumer surplus
- Proposed Tariff Increase
- 45%
- Power Companies' Loss
- ₹25,000 crore
- Consumers' Surplus
- ₹51,000 crore
- Noida Discount
- 10%