Maharashtra Electricity Bill Calculator

Electricity distribution across Maharashtra is regulated by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC). While the state-owned Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL / Mahadiscom) serves the vast majority of urban and rural districts, metropolitan Mumbai is served by multiple distribution licensees including Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML), Tata Power Company - Distribution, and the BEST Undertaking.

Residential billing in Maharashtra follows a monthly billing cycle structured on progressive telescopic slabs under the LT-I(B) Residential category. Under MSEDCL, the approved domestic slab rates apply progressively: units from 0 to 100 are charged at ₹3.25/unit; units from 101 to 300 at ₹6.14/unit; units from 301 to 500 at ₹8.45/unit; and all units above 500 at ₹9.56/unit.

A critical consideration for Maharashtra consumers is the combination of fixed charges and statutory taxes. MSEDCL levies a monthly fixed charge per connection (currently ₹128 for standard single-phase residential connections and ₹385 for three-phase connections). Furthermore, Maharashtra levies one of the country's highest state tax rates—a 16% State Electricity Duty computed on the aggregate sum of energy charges, fixed demand fees, and fuel surcharges.

Additionally, MERC authorizes utilities to apply a quarterly Fuel Adjustment Charge (FAC) to reflect variable power purchase and coal transportation costs. Because FAC unit rates vary across billing quarters and distribution companies, physical bill amounts fluctuate moderately across seasonal cycles.

What is NOT included in this standard estimate: This model reflects standard MSEDCL residential retail tariffs. Your actual utility bill may include additional items such as accumulated past arrears, Delayed Payment Charges (DPC), interest on security deposits, or specific sub-metering adjustments.