Know electricity rates per unit across major Indian states in 2025

Know electricity rates per unit across major Indian states in 2025

Electricity rates in India vary across states due to differences in production costs, state policies, and subsidies. 

Below is an overview of per-unit electricity charges for domestic consumers in select Indian states based on available data, along with details on states offering free electricity schemes, including up to 200 units. 

Per-Unit Electricity Charges in Indian States (2025)

The following rates are indicative for domestic consumers, based on recent data for 2025 where available, and reflect slab-based pricing for typical household consumption.

Chhattisgarh: INR 1.85–7.90/unit, with subsidies for 0–400 units (e.g., INR 1.85–2.65 for lower slabs). Below Poverty Line (BPL) consumers get additional subsidies.

Delhi: INR 3–8/unit (slab-based; 0–200 units free for many households, so effectively INR 0 for low usage). Beyond 200 units, rates start at ~INR 4.50/unit.

Gujarat: INR 0.60/unit (metered agricultural connections, highly subsidized); domestic rates ~INR 3.50–5.50/unit.

Haryana: INR 2–7/unit (slab-based, no monthly minimum charges; rates depend on consumption).

Kerala: INR 1.50–8.80/unit (telescopic slabs: 0–40 units at INR 1.50, 151–200 units at INR 6.95, above 500 units at INR 8.80).

Madhya Pradesh: INR 0.47–2.72/unit (subsidized for agriculture); domestic rates ~INR 4–6/unit, with subsidies up to 150 units under Atal Grih Jyoti Yojana.

Maharashtra: INR 1–2.28/unit (agriculture, subsidized); domestic rates ~INR 4–10/unit, with subsidies for powerloom/textile sectors.

Punjab: INR 3–7/unit (tiered model; lower rates for low consumption, higher for heavy usage).

Rajasthan: INR 4–8/unit (fixed charges increased in 2025, but per-unit rates stable; 0–100 units free for all households).

Tamil Nadu: INR 0–6.60/unit (50 units free; rates increase with consumption, capped at INR 6.60 for >250 units).

Uttar Pradesh: INR 3–7/unit (varies by region, e.g., Ghaziabad/Noida; slab-based).

West Bengal: INR 4.59–7.01/unit (first 75 kWh free; rural rates start at INR 4.59 for 0–102 kWh, up to INR 7.01 for >300 kWh).

States Offering Free Electricity Schemes (Up to 200 Units)Several states have implemented schemes providing free or subsidized electricity, often up to 200 units per month, for domestic consumers. Below are details of states with such schemes, based on recent initiatives:Delhi:Scheme: Free electricity for households consuming up to 200 units/month; 50% subsidy for 201–400 units.

Details: Extended through March 31, 2025, by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. Covers ~22 lakh households. Tenants can also benefit via prepaid meters, though implementation issues persist.

Eligibility: Domestic consumers (not commercial); no application needed for most, as zero bills are auto-generated for <200 units.

Status: Active, despite political opposition and claims of being an “election gimmick.”

Jharkhand:Scheme: Mukhyamantri Urja Khushhali Yojana, providing 200 units free/month to domestic consumers.

Details: Launched in August 2022, expanded from 100 to 125 units in February 2024, and to 200 units from July 2024. Bills up to July 2024 waived. Subsidy of INR 2.05/unit for 201–400 units; no subsidy above 400 units.

Eligibility: All domestic consumers (urban/rural) with <200 units/month consumption. No application required; zero bills auto-generated.

Contact: Jharkhand Energy Department (psec.energy@gmail.com).

Karnataka:Scheme: Gruha Jyothi Scheme, offering up to 200 units free/month.

Details: Launched in August 2023, based on 2022–23 average consumption plus 10% buffer. 

Households consuming below this threshold get zero bills; excess usage charged (e.g., INR 2.89/unit above 200 units). Tenants eligible. Not applicable for commercial use.

Eligibility: Permanent Karnataka residents with domestic connections; tenants need Aadhaar, connection number, and rent agreement. Apply via Seva Sindhu Portal.

Helpline: 1912.

Bihar:

Scheme: Free electricity up to 125 units/month for 1.67 crore families, announced by CM Nitish Kumar in July 2025.

Details: Includes plans for solar power plants on rooftops/public spaces. Extremely poor families under the Kutir Jyoti scheme get full installation cost covered. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav had earlier promised 200 units free if elected in 2025, pressuring this move.

Eligibility: Domestic consumers; no application mentioned. Solar integration planned within three years.

Rajasthan:

Scheme: Free electricity up to 100 units/month for all households; only per-unit charges apply for 101–200 units (fixed charges, fuel surcharge waived).

Details: Announced in 2023 budget, implemented from June 2023. Aimed at easing financial burden, with registration via inflation relief camps.

Eligibility: All domestic consumers, no application needed for <100 units.

Himachal Pradesh:Scheme: Free electricity for the first 60–125 units/month for domestic consumers.

Details: Ensures affordable access for low-usage households, with subsidized rates beyond the free limit.

Note that rates are approximate, often follow a slab-based structure (where charges increase with higher consumption), and may change periodically. 

For precise and updated tariffs, check with state electricity boards or regulatory commissions.

states providing free electricity