MP Power Bills May Soar: DISCOMs Demand 10% Hike, Consumers to Pay for Old Assets

• Madhya Pradesh electricity consumers face a potential bill hike as DISCOMs seek to recover ₹1,190 crore for "Depreciation of Assets" (old wires, cables, machines).
• This depreciation cost alone could increase monthly electricity bills by approximately 2% if approved by the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission.
• DISCOMs have proposed an overall 10.19% tariff hike, citing a ₹6,044 crore revenue deficit for 2026-27.
• The proposed hike includes ₹686.61 crore for power line/cable depreciation and ₹358.32 crore for plant/machinery depreciation.
• Energy experts argue that recovering depreciation costs from consumers is against rules and MPERC should reject the demand, stating companies should bear these expenses.

Why It Matters: MP consumers face higher power bills as DISCOMs seek to pass on old asset depreciation costs.