More than 3.4 million consumers of Adani Electricity are set to benefit from tariff reductions approved by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), effective from April 1, 2025.
According to the MERC order, Adani Electricity’s consumers will see an average tariff cut of 10 percent for the fiscal year 2025-26 and an additional 11.7 percent reduction in fiscal year 2026-27.
An Adani Electricity spokesperson announced on Saturday that this MERC order will provide sustained relief to consumers without any increase in fixed charges. “The Green Tariff premium has been reduced to Rs 0.25/unit, making 100% renewable energy more accessible than ever. EV consumers continue to enjoy Mumbai’s lowest rate at Rs 5.48/unit under a simplified single-part tariff structure. Enhanced (time of day) ToD rebates and new usage-linked incentives add even more value,” they stated.
The spokesperson emphasized that these changes reflect the company’s commitment to providing reliable and sustainable electricity at competitive tariffs in the city. Electric vehicle (EV) charging will now be billed under a single-part tariff, eliminating fixed charges. According to MERC’s approved schedule, the low tension (LT) EV tariff is set at Rs 8.08/unit, while the high tension (HT) EV tariff is Rs 8.24/unit for FY 2025-26.
The premium for opting for 100% renewable energy has been decreased from Rs 0.66/unit to Rs 0.25/unit, encouraging greater consumer participation. Additionally, revised ToD slabs will incentivize solar-hour and off-peak usage, providing potential cost savings for eligible consumers.
These changes empower consumers by offering lower and more predictable EV charging rates, easier access to green energy, time-based savings for shifting consumption, efficiency-linked billing for larger LT users, and rebates for high-volume consumption.
The state power regulator has approved total tariff reductions of 10 percent in FY 2025-26 and an overall cumulative reduction of 16 percent by FY 2029-30, relative to existing tariffs (including Fuel Adjustment Cost). This decision was supported by a projected revenue surplus of Rs 44,481 crore and a corresponding decrease in the average overall cost of supply.