India's Power DISCOMs Achieve First Profit in Over a Decade, Post Rs 2,701 Cr PAT in FY25

• India's power distribution utilities (DISCOMs) reported a collective Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 2,701 crore in FY 2024-25, marking their first profit in over ten years.
• This turnaround follows significant losses, including Rs 25,553 crore in FY 2023-24 and Rs 67,962 crore in FY 2013-14.
• Union Minister of Power, Manohar Lal, attributed this success to various government initiatives and reforms aimed at the distribution sector.
• Key reforms include the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), Amendments to Electricity Rules, and Late Payment Surcharge Rules.
• Performance indicators show improvement: AT&C losses reduced from 22.62% (FY14) to 15.04% (FY25), and the ACS–ARR gap narrowed from Rs 0.78/kWh to Rs 0.06/kWh.

Why It Matters: Indian power DISCOMs achieved their first profit in over a decade due to government reforms and improved efficiency.