Electricity bills to rise in parts of Delhi as power regulator approves hike: Check if your area is affected
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has permitted the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to increase the power purchase cost adjustment (PPCA) charges from 38.75% to 54.52% for the January-March 2025 quarter. This decision will lead to higher electricity bills for consumers in these areas, a TOI report stated.
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Costliest electricity in the city
In another ruling, the DERC approved a 50.86% Power Purchase Adjustment Cost (PPAC) charge for NDMC areas in the first quarter of the 2025-26 financial year. With this hike, electricity in NDMC areas has become the most expensive in Delhi.
In contrast, DERC reduced PPAC charges in December 2024 for areas under BSES Yamuna Power Limited, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited, and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited by 16-25%. This reduction is expected to lower electricity bills for consumers in these areas by a few hundred rupees starting with the next billing cycle.
Comparison of electricity bills
Estimates show that a consumer in NDMC areas will pay Rs 5,398 for 600 units of electricity in the upcoming billing cycle. In comparison, bills for the same consumption will be Rs 4,313 in Tata Power areas, Rs 4,239 in BSES Rajdhani areas, and Rs 4,093 in BSES Yamuna areas. For the April-June 2025 quarter, the bill for 600 units in NDMC areas is expected to
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