Electricity Tariff Rates in India State Wise 2026
Compare per unit electricity rate state wise, domestic slab tiers, fixed demand charges per kW, electricity duty percentage, and government subsidy schemes across all 28 States and 8 Union Territories.
| State / UT | Billing | Initial Slab (0-100 u) | Top slab in model | Fixed Charge | Duty % | State Subsidy Scheme | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delhi | Monthly | ₹3.00 | ₹8.00 | ₹20/kW | 5% | 🎁 200 Free Units | Calculate → |
| MH Maharashtra | Monthly | ₹3.25 | ₹9.56 | ₹128/kW | 16% | Subsidized | Calculate → |
| TN Tamil Nadu | Bi-Monthly | ₹0.00 | ₹6.30 | ₹0/kW | 0% | 🎁 200 Free Units | Calculate → |
| KA Karnataka | Monthly | ₹5.80 | ₹5.80 | ₹150/kW | 9% | 🎁 200 Free Units | Calculate → |
| KL Kerala | Bi-Monthly | ₹2.90 | ₹8.00 | ₹55/kW | 10% | Subsidized | Calculate → |
| UP Uttar Pradesh | Monthly | ₹3.35 | ₹6.50 | ₹110/kW | 5% | Subsidized | Calculate → |
| WB West Bengal | Monthly | ₹5.04 | ₹9.22 | ₹30/kW | 0% | Subsidized | Calculate → |
| PB Punjab | Bi-Monthly | ₹4.19 | ₹8.76 | ₹95/kW | 13% | 🎁 300 Free Units | Calculate → |
| AP Andhra Pradesh | Monthly | ₹1.90 | ₹10.75 | ₹10/kW | 6% | Subsidized | Calculate → |
| TG Telangana | Monthly | ₹1.95 | ₹10.00 | ₹10/kW | 6% | 🎁 200 Free Units | Calculate → |
| GJ Gujarat | Monthly | ₹3.20 | ₹5.20 | ₹40/kW | 15% | Subsidized | Calculate → |
| RJ Rajasthan | Monthly | ₹4.75 | ₹7.95 | ₹230/kW | 0.4% | 🎁 100 Free Units | Calculate → |
| BR Bihar | Monthly | ₹4.27 | ₹6.07 | ₹40/kW | 6% | Subsidized | Calculate → |
| HR Haryana | Bi-Monthly | ₹2.00 | ₹7.10 | ₹115/kW | 9% | None | Calculate → |
| MP Madhya Pradesh | Monthly | ₹4.25 | ₹7.00 | ₹120/kW | 12% | Subsidized | Calculate → |
| OR Odisha | Monthly | ₹3.00 | ₹6.20 | ₹20/kW | 4% | None | Calculate → |
| AS Assam | Monthly | ₹5.40 | ₹7.65 | ₹75/kW | 5% | Subsidized | Calculate → |
| JH Jharkhand | Monthly | ₹6.30 | ₹6.30 | ₹75/kW | 6% | 🎁 125 Free Units | Calculate → |
| CG Chhattisgarh | Monthly | ₹3.90 | ₹7.90 | ₹20/kW | 8% | Subsidized | Calculate → |
| GA Goa | Monthly | ₹1.75 | ₹5.50 | ₹30/kW | 5% | None | Calculate → |
| HP Himachal Pradesh | Monthly | ₹0.00 | ₹5.22 | ₹70/kW | 5% | 🎁 125 Free Units | Calculate → |
| UT Uttarakhand | Monthly | ₹3.15 | ₹6.95 | ₹75/kW | 5% | Subsidized | Calculate → |
| JK Jammu and Kashmir | Monthly | ₹2.00 | ₹4.50 | ₹40/kW | 10% | None | Calculate → |
| CH Chandigarh | Bi-Monthly | ₹2.75 | ₹4.65 | ₹30/kW | 5% | None | Calculate → |
| PY Puducherry | Monthly | ₹1.95 | ₹6.50 | ₹40/kW | 5% | None | Calculate → |
| AR Arunachal Pradesh | Monthly | ₹4.00 | ₹5.00 | ₹30/kW | 4% | None | Calculate → |
| MN Manipur | Monthly | ₹4.90 | ₹6.90 | ₹60/kW | 5% | None | Calculate → |
| ML Meghalaya | Monthly | ₹4.20 | ₹6.10 | ₹70/kW | 5% | None | Calculate → |
| MZ Mizoram | Monthly | ₹4.10 | ₹6.30 | ₹50/kW | 5% | None | Calculate → |
| NL Nagaland | Monthly | ₹4.50 | ₹6.80 | ₹60/kW | 5% | None | Calculate → |
| SK Sikkim | Monthly | ₹2.25 | ₹4.50 | ₹35/kW | 4% | None | Calculate → |
| TR Tripura | Monthly | ₹3.80 | ₹5.90 | ₹45/kW | 5% | None | Calculate → |
| AN Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Monthly | ₹2.05 | ₹5.75 | ₹25/kW | 5% | None | Calculate → |
| DN Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | Monthly | ₹1.60 | ₹3.30 | ₹20/kW | 5% | None | Calculate → |
| LA Ladakh | Monthly | ₹1.90 | ₹3.70 | ₹35/kW | 5% | None | Calculate → |
| LD Lakshadweep | Monthly | ₹1.75 | ₹4.50 | ₹20/kW | 5% | None | Calculate → |
Frequently Asked Questions – State Wise Electricity Tariff Rates
Which state has the highest electricity rate in India?
Maharashtra (MSEDCL) and West Bengal (WBSEDCL / CESC) have some of the highest peak slab electricity rates in India for high consumption tiers exceeding 300 to 500 units, alongside state electricity duty.
Which state has the cheapest electricity rate in India?
States offering universal domestic subsidy schemes provide the cheapest power: Delhi provides 200 free units monthly, Punjab offers 300 free units monthly, and Karnataka provides up to 200 free units monthly under the Gruha Jyothi scheme.
What is the average per unit electricity rate state wise in India?
Across Indian states, domestic electricity tariff rates vary based on progressive consumption slabs, with lower rates for initial lifeline consumption and higher rates for higher consumption tiers.
How is FPPPA (Fuel Price and Power Purchase Adjustment) calculated in India?
FPPPA (also called FAC or FCA) is a variable surcharge per kWh determined by State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) to account for fluctuating coal, gas, and power purchase costs. Fuel Charge = Total Units Consumed (kWh) × Approved Fuel Surcharge Rate per unit (₹/kWh).
How do Industrial HT and Commercial LT tariffs differ in power bill calculations?
Low Tension (LT) commercial connections (e.g. LT-V) are billed on standard telescopic or flat unit slabs with fixed charges per kW. High Tension (HT) connections (11kV and above) require two-part tariffs accounting for Time-of-Day (ToD) peak/off-peak surcharges, kVAh billing, contract demand charges, and power factor penalties.