KERC Hikes Tariffs for Commercial, Industrial Users; Cuts Rates for Farmers

• Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) increased tariffs for select commercial and industrial consumers by 10 to 95 paise per unit.
• KERC reduced electricity tariffs for agricultural pump sets (LT-4a) from Rs 8.30 per unit to a range of Rs 6.57 to Rs 7.79 per unit.
• Revised tariffs for LT-3a (commercial), LT-5 (industrial), HT-2a (industrial), and HT-2b (commercial) consumers were notified on March 3.
• The tariff reduction for farmers is supported by an additional Rs 2,362.47 crore government subsidy, preventing hardship for the agricultural community.
• The increase in commercial and industrial tariffs aims to cover a balance shortfall of Rs 1,254.88 crore for ESCOMs, ensuring cost recovery.