Jharkhand Electricity Bill Hike: 10-15% Increase Expected, New Tariff Today

• Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) to announce new electricity tariffs today.
• Domestic electricity rates could increase by 10-15%, effective April 1, 2026.
• Consumers using up to 200 units monthly will continue to receive free electricity, unaffected by the hike.
• Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) cited rising costs and losses for the proposed increase.
• JSERC Chairman will detail new rates for domestic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural categories in a press conference.