The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has rolled out new electricity tariffs for the financial year 2025-26, bringing revised rates for both domestic and industrial consumers. The latest tariff structure includes an increase of 20 to 30 paise per kilowatt-hour (kWh) across different slabs. Additionally, a new category has been introduced for consumers with a load exceeding 5 kilowatts, and fixed charges have been revised for certain categories. The commission has also made changes to the agricultural sector’s tariff to support farmers, reducing the Monthly Minimum Charges (MMC) for metered connections.
For domestic consumers, the revised tariffs introduce a 20-paise hike per kWh. The lowest slab, covering consumption from 0 to 50 units, has seen an increase from ₹2 per kWh to ₹2.20 per kWh. Similarly, the 51-100 unit category has been revised from ₹2.50 to ₹2.70 per kWh. For those consuming between 101-150 units, the new rate is ₹2.95 per kWh, up from ₹2.75 per kWh. The slab for 151-300 units has been revised to ₹5.25 per kWh, while the 301-500 unit range is now charged at ₹6.45 per kWh. Consumers using over 500 units will now pay ₹7.10 per kWh.
In a significant move, HERC has eliminated the burden of Minimum Monthly Charges (MMC) for domestic consumers using up to 300 units per month. However, a two-part tariff system has been introduced, ensuring no fixed charges for domestic users consuming less than 300 units. The commission has maintained that the revised tariffs remain among the lowest compared to neighboring states.
For consumers with a load exceeding 5 kilowatts, a new category has been introduced with a tariff of ₹6.50 per kWh for consumption up to 500 units, ₹7.15 per kWh for 501-1,000 units, and ₹7.50 per kWh for usage beyond 1,000 units. Fixed charges of ₹50 per kilowatt have been imposed for slabs of 301-500 units and above 500 units.
The industrial sector has also seen revisions, with the tariff for 11 kVAh supply increasing from ₹6.65 per kVAh to ₹6.95 per kVAh. Fixed charges for industrial consumers have risen from ₹165 per kVA per month to ₹290 per kVA per month.
To support the agricultural sector, HERC has lowered Monthly Minimum Charges (MMC) for metered connections from ₹200 per BHP per year to ₹180/144 per BHP per year, depending on the load. Additionally, a new tariff slab has been introduced for Agro Industry/FPO to promote emerging sectors like mushroom compost, hydroponics, aeroponics, and cold storage. The latest revisions aim to balance affordability with the financial sustainability of the power sector in Haryana.
