The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed increasing fixed monthly electricity charges across India, a move that could lead to higher power bills for consumers. The proposal aims to help power distribution companies recover rising infrastructure and operational costs.
Under the plan, fixed charges would form a larger share of electricity bills over time. For households and farmers, recovery could rise to around 25% of fixed costs, while industrial and commercial users may eventually bear up to 100%.
The CEA said falling grid dependence due to rooftop solar adoption has reduced revenues, prompting the need for tariff restructuring. The proposal is under review.