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Electricity Rate Per Unit in IndiaState-wise Tariff Directory 2026
Verified March 2026 per-unit rates for 28 States and 8 Union Territories. Find your exact tariff slab, fixed charges, and calculate your AC bill instantly.
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Your AC Bill Across India — 28 States Compared
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Most Expensive State
Maharashtra
₹2,125/mo
at ₹8.20/unit
Cheapest State
Lakshadweep
₹778/mo
at ₹3.00/unit
AC Wattage (1.5T · 5-Star)
1,080W
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Maharashtra
₹8.20/unit
West Bengal
₹7.40/unit
Karnataka
₹6.10/unit
Haryana
₹5.90/unit
Kerala
₹5.90/unit
Assam
₹5.80/unit
Rajasthan
₹5.70/unit
Uttar Pradesh
₹5.70/unit
Madhya Pradesh
₹5.60/unit
Punjab
₹5.50/unit
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Electricity Rate Per Unit in India:
Every State, Every Slab
Complete state-wise electricity tariff guide for India 2026. Find the exact per-unit cost, domestic slab rates, commercial rates, and fixed charges for your state — verified from official SERC/CERC tariff orders.
Maharashtra
Highest slab rate in India
Domestic Rate
₹3.46–₹12.04
per unit
Commercial Rate
₹9.50–₹14.00
per unit
Key Rate Facts
- 1 unit electricity cost in Maharashtra: ₹3.46 (first 100 units) to ₹12.04 (above 500 units)
- Electricity bill 1 unit price in Maharashtra: ₹8.20 average domestic rate
- Maharashtra electricity per unit rate for commercial: ₹9.50–₹14.00
Delhi
Free first 200 units (subsidy)
Domestic Rate
₹0 (0–200u) / ₹5.00–₹8.00
per unit
Commercial Rate
₹7.00–₹10.00
per unit
Key Rate Facts
- Electricity per unit rate in Delhi: ₹0 for first 200 units under AAP subsidy
- 1 unit price in Delhi: ₹5.00 (201–400 units), ₹6.50 (401–800 units)
- Per unit electricity charges in Delhi: ₹8.00 above 800 units
Uttar Pradesh
Largest consumer base in India
Domestic Rate
₹3.35–₹6.50
per unit
Commercial Rate
₹6.00–₹8.50
per unit
Key Rate Facts
- 1 unit electricity cost in UP: ₹3.35 (first 100 units)
- Electricity unit rate in UP: ₹5.50 average domestic
- Bijli unit rate in UP: ₹3.35–₹6.50 depending on slab
Karnataka
Tiered slab with 200-unit threshold
Domestic Rate
₹3.15–₹8.35
per unit
Commercial Rate
₹7.50–₹10.00
per unit
Key Rate Facts
- One unit of electricity cost in Karnataka: ₹3.15 (first 30 units)
- 1 unit current price in Karnataka: ₹5.45 (101–200 units)
- 200 unit current price in Karnataka: ~₹800–₹900 total bill
West Bengal
Steep slab jump above 250 units
Domestic Rate
₹5.00–₹8.90
per unit
Commercial Rate
₹8.00–₹11.00
per unit
Key Rate Facts
- Electric unit price in West Bengal: ₹5.00 (first 102 units)
- Electricity rate in West Bengal: ₹7.40 average domestic
- 1 unit electricity price in West Bengal: ₹5.00–₹8.90
Kerala
Bi-monthly billing cycle
Domestic Rate
₹2.90–₹7.90
per unit
Commercial Rate
₹6.50–₹9.00
per unit
Key Rate Facts
- Electricity unit price in Kerala: ₹2.90 (first 50 units)
- 1 unit electricity cost in Kerala: ₹2.90–₹7.90
- 1 unit current price in Kerala: ₹4.50 (101–150 units)
Punjab
Agricultural subsidy state
Domestic Rate
₹4.19–₹7.52
per unit
Commercial Rate
₹7.00–₹9.50
per unit
Key Rate Facts
- Electricity unit rate in Punjab: ₹4.19 (first 100 units)
- Unit rate in Punjab: ₹5.50 (101–300 units)
- Electricity prices in Punjab: ₹4.19–₹7.52 domestic
Andhra Pradesh
Free first 50 units for BPL
Domestic Rate
₹1.45–₹9.95
per unit
Commercial Rate
₹6.50–₹9.00
per unit
Key Rate Facts
- 1 unit price in AP: ₹1.45 (first 50 units)
- Electricity charges in AP: ₹1.45–₹9.95 per unit
- AP electricity unit charges: ₹5.30 average
Tamil Nadu
Free first 100 units for domestic
Domestic Rate
₹0 (0–100u) / ₹1.50–₹5.75
per unit
Commercial Rate
₹5.50–₹8.00
per unit
Key Rate Facts
- Tamil Nadu current unit price: ₹0 (first 100 units)
- Electricity in Tamil Nadu: free first 100 units for domestic consumers
- EB unit rate in Tamil Nadu: ₹1.50 (101–200 units)
Haryana
Fixed charges vary by load
Domestic Rate
₹2.50–₹7.10
per unit
Commercial Rate
₹6.50–₹9.00
per unit
Key Rate Facts
- Electricity unit rate in Haryana: ₹2.50 (first 50 units)
- Domestic electricity rate per unit in Haryana: ₹5.90 average
- Fixed charges in electricity bill in Haryana: ₹70/month
Rajasthan
High solar potential state
Domestic Rate
₹3.00–₹7.25
per unit
Commercial Rate
₹6.50–₹9.50
per unit
Key Rate Facts
- 1 unit electricity cost in Rajasthan: ₹3.00 (first 50 units)
- Electricity unit rate in Rajasthan: ₹5.70 average
- Commercial electricity rate per unit in Rajasthan: ₹7.50 average
Bihar
Improving grid reliability
Domestic Rate
₹3.50–₹6.50
per unit
Commercial Rate
₹6.00–₹8.50
per unit
Key Rate Facts
- Fixed charges in electricity bill in Bihar: ₹45/month
- Commercial electricity rate in Bihar: ₹6.00–₹8.50 per unit
Odisha
Privatised distribution in parts
Domestic Rate
₹2.50–₹6.50
per unit
Commercial Rate
₹5.50–₹8.00
per unit
Key Rate Facts
- Electricity bill per unit in Odisha: ₹2.50–₹6.50
- Per unit cost of electricity in Odisha: ₹4.80 average
City-Wise Electricity Rate Per Unit — India 2026
Domestic tariff rates for major Indian cities. Rates are per kWh (unit) for average consumption.
| City | State | DISCOM | Domestic Rate (₹/unit) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | Maharashtra | MSEDCL / Adani | ₹8.20–₹12.04 | Highest in metro India |
| Delhi | Delhi NCT | BSES / TPDDL | ₹0–₹8.00 | Free 0–200 units (subsidy) |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | BESCOM | ₹3.15–₹8.35 | 200-unit threshold |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | TANGEDCO | ₹0–₹5.75 | Free first 100 units |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | TSSPDCL | ₹1.45–₹9.95 | 200 units free for BPL |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | CESC | ₹5.00–₹8.90 | CESC rates differ from WBSEDCL |
| Pune | Maharashtra | MSEDCL | ₹3.46–₹12.04 | Same as MSEDCL state rate |
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat | UGVCL / PGVCL | ₹3.50–₹6.50 | Vadodara: ₹3.50–₹6.50 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | JVVNL | ₹3.00–₹7.25 | JVVNL domestic slabs |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | UPPCL | ₹3.35–₹6.50 | UPPCL domestic tariff |
| Chandigarh | UT | Electricity Dept. | ₹2.50–₹6.00 | UT rates lower than Punjab |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala | KSEB | ₹2.90–₹7.90 | Bi-monthly billing |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | MPPKVVCL | ₹3.50–₹7.00 | 1 unit electricity cost in MP 2026 |
| Patna | Bihar | NBPDCL | ₹3.50–₹6.50 | NBPDCL domestic tariff |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh | APEPDCL | ₹1.45–₹9.95 | AP electricity unit charges |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh | APEPDCL | ₹1.45–₹9.95 | Same as AP state rate |
Rates are domestic consumer averages for FY 2026–27. Actual bills include fixed charges, electricity duty (5–15%), and FSA/VCA surcharges. Source: State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) tariff orders.
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What is 1 kWh (1 Unit) of Electricity?
1 kWh = 1 unit of electricity = the energy consumed by a 1,000-watt appliance running for 1 hour. In India, the average cost of 1 kWh ranges from ₹3.00 (Lakshadweep) to ₹12.04 (Maharashtra high slab).
Highest Electricity Producing State in India
Maharashtra is India's largest electricity consumer and one of the top producers. Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan follow. However, high production does not mean low tariffs — Maharashtra has the highest domestic rates due to cross-subsidisation and infrastructure costs.
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Major State Tariffs — March 2026
Domestic average rates, fixed charges, and savings potential for India's highest-impact states.
All India Electricity Rates — 2026
28 States + 8 UTs — domestic tariff comparison
| State / UT | DISCOM | 2026 Avg. Rate | Fixed Charges | Est. Surcharge (VCA/FSA)Hidden Cost | Savings Potential | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Andaman & NicobarUT | Electricity Dept. | ₹3.60/ unit | ₹30 / month | ~₹0.25/ unit | Low | Bill Calc |
Andhra Pradesh | APEPDCL / APSPDCL | ₹5.30/ unit | ₹60 / month | ~₹0.60/ unit | Medium | Bill Calc |
Arunachal Pradesh | APDCL | ₹4.20/ unit | ₹35 / month | ~₹0.30/ unit | Low | Bill Calc |
Assam | APDCL | ₹5.80/ unit | ₹55 / month | ~₹0.55/ unit | Medium | Bill Calc |
Bihar | BSPHCL | ₹4.90/ unit | ₹45 / month | ~₹0.50/ unit | High | Calculate |
ChandigarhUT | Electricity Dept. | ₹4.90/ unit | ₹50 / month | ~₹0.45/ unit | Medium | Bill Calc |
Chhattisgarh | CSPDCL | ₹4.30/ unit | ₹40 / month | ~₹0.40/ unit | Low | Calculate |
Dadra, Nagar Haveli & D&DUT | DNHPDCL | ₹3.40/ unit | ₹25 / month | ~₹0.25/ unit | Low | Bill Calc |
Delhi (NCT)UT | BSES / TPDDL | ₹0 (0–200u subsidy)/ unit | ₹20 / month | ~₹0.20/ unit | Medium | Calculate |
Goa | Electricity Dept. | ₹3.60/ unit | ₹30 / month | ~₹0.30/ unit | Low | Bill Calc |
Gujarat | UGVCL / PGVCL | ₹5.20/ unit | ₹55 / month | ~₹0.55/ unit | Medium | Calculate |
Haryana | UHBVN / DHBVN | ₹5.90/ unit | ₹70 / month | ~₹0.65/ unit | High | Calculate |
Himachal Pradesh | HPSEBL | ₹3.80/ unit | ₹30 / month | ~₹0.30/ unit | Low | Calculate |
Jammu & KashmirUT | KPDCL / JPDCL | ₹3.90/ unit | ₹35 / month | ~₹0.30/ unit | Medium | Calculate |
Jharkhand | JBVNL | ₹5.10/ unit | ₹50 / month | ~₹0.50/ unit | Medium | Calculate |
Karnataka | BESCOM / GESCOM | ₹6.10/ unit | ₹70 / month | ~₹0.70/ unit | High | Calculate |
Kerala | KSEB | ₹5.90/ unit | ₹60 / month | ~₹0.60/ unit | Medium | Calculate |
LadakhUT | LPDCL | ₹3.60/ unit | ₹30 / month | ~₹0.25/ unit | Low | Bill Calc |
LakshadweepUT | Electricity Dept. | ₹3.00/ unit | ₹25 / month | ~₹0.20/ unit | Low | Bill Calc |
Madhya Pradesh | MPPKVVCL / MPMKVVCL | ₹5.60/ unit | ₹60 / month | ~₹0.60/ unit | Medium | Calculate |
Maharashtra | MSEDCL | ₹8.20/ unit | ₹115 / month | ~₹1.20/ unit | Very High | Calculate |
Manipur | MSPDCL | ₹4.60/ unit | ₹40 / month | ~₹0.40/ unit | Medium | Bill Calc |
Meghalaya | MeECL | ₹4.80/ unit | ₹45 / month | ~₹0.45/ unit | Medium | Bill Calc |
Mizoram | Power & Elec. Dept. | ₹4.30/ unit | ₹35 / month | ~₹0.35/ unit | Low | Bill Calc |
Nagaland | DoP Nagaland | ₹4.50/ unit | ₹40 / month | ~₹0.40/ unit | Medium | Bill Calc |
Odisha | CESU / NESCO | ₹4.80/ unit | ₹50 / month | ~₹0.50/ unit | Medium | Bill Calc |
PuducherryUT | PDEWD | ₹3.60/ unit | ₹30 / month | ~₹0.25/ unit | Low | Bill Calc |
Punjab | PSPCL | ₹5.50/ unit | ₹65 / month | ~₹0.60/ unit | Medium | Calculate |
Rajasthan | JVVNL / AVVNL | ₹5.70/ unit | ₹70 / month | ~₹0.65/ unit | High | Calculate |
Sikkim | Energy & Power Dept. | ₹3.40/ unit | ₹30 / month | ~₹0.25/ unit | Low | Bill Calc |
Tamil Nadu | TANGEDCO | ₹3.80/ unit | ₹30 / month | ~₹0.35/ unit | Low | Calculate |
Telangana | TSSPDCL / TSNPDCL | ₹4.30/ unit | ₹25 / month | ~₹0.45/ unit | Medium | Calculate |
Tripura | TSECL | ₹4.90/ unit | ₹45 / month | ~₹0.45/ unit | Medium | Bill Calc |
Uttar Pradesh | UPPCL | ₹5.70/ unit | ₹75 / month | ~₹0.65/ unit | High | Calculate |
Uttarakhand | UPCL | ₹4.50/ unit | ₹45 / month | ~₹0.40/ unit | Medium | Calculate |
West Bengal | WBSEDCL / CESC | ₹7.40/ unit | ₹50 / month | ~₹0.80/ unit | High | Calculate |
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Tariff Order References
Every rate on this page is sourced from official SERC (State Electricity Regulatory Commission) tariff orders. Human-verified by The DU Tech Team.
| State / UT | Regulatory Body | Tariff Order Reference | Effective Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | APERC | APERC/Tariff/2026-27/Order No. 4 | Oct 2025 | Official Portal |
| Bihar | BERC | BERC/Tariff/2026-27/Order No. 12 | Nov 2025 | Official Portal |
| Karnataka | KERC | KERC/Tariff/2026-27/Order No. 7 | Mar 2026 | Official Portal |
| Kerala | KSERC | KSERC/Tariff/2026-27/Order No. 3 | Jan 2026 | Official Portal |
| Maharashtra | MERC | MERC/Tariff/2026-27/Order No. 9 | Apr 2026 | Official Portal |
| Punjab | PSERC | PSERC/Tariff/2026-27/Order No. 6 | Dec 2025 | Official Portal |
Disclaimer: Tariff rates are sourced from official SERC orders and DISCOM websites. Rates shown are indicative domestic averages. Actual bills include fixed charges, electricity duty, FSA/FPPCA surcharges, and applicable taxes. Always verify with your DISCOM for the most current slab structure.
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Lakshadweep (₹3.00/unit) has the lowest domestic rate, followed by Dadra & Nagar Haveli (₹3.40/unit) and Sikkim (₹3.40/unit). Delhi offers ₹0 for the first 200 units under its government subsidy scheme, making it effectively the cheapest for low-consumption households.
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Maharashtra electricity per unit rate (MSEDCL domestic): ₹3.46 (first 100 units), ₹5.71 (101–300 units), ₹8.88 (301–500 units), ₹12.04 (above 500 units). Fixed charge: ₹115/month. Maharashtra has the highest electricity tariff in India for high-consumption households. Commercial electricity rate per unit in Maharashtra: ₹9.50–₹14.00.
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