Andhra Pradesh: No Electricity Tariff Hike for FY27, Govt to Cover Rs 15,790 Cr Gap

• APERC approves no electricity tariff increase for FY2026-27, providing major relief to consumers.
• Andhra Pradesh government will fully support the Rs 15,790 crore revenue gap for Discoms, ensuring no additional burden on consumers.
• Benefits include protection for 1.13 crore domestic consumers, free power for 22 lakh farmers, and reduced commercial tariffs.
• New tariff subcategory for solar module manufacturing and reclassification of water purification plants as industrial units introduced.
• APERC rejected proposals that would have increased consumer burden and directed Discoms to improve operational efficiency.