West Bengal Electricity Tariff FY 2025–26

The West Bengal Electricity Tariff FY 2025–26 outlines the applicable electricity charges for domestic, commercial, industrial, and High Tension (HT) consumers across the state. The tariff structure includes energy charges based on consumption levels, fixed charges for HT consumers, Time-of-Day (ToD) pricing mechanisms, and open access charges applicable to eligible consumers.

Domestic Electricity Tariff

Domestic consumers are billed according to their monthly electricity consumption. The applicable energy charges are as follows:

Consumption Slab	Energy Rate (₹/Unit)
0–102 Units	₹5.00 per unit
103–180 Units	₹5.50 per unit
181–300 Units	₹6.00 per unit
Above 300 Units	₹6.50–₹7.00 per unit

Commercial Electricity Tariff

Commercial consumers, including shops, offices, retail establishments, and service providers, are charged according to their supply category.

Category	Energy Rate (₹/Unit)
LT Commercial	₹7.50–₹9.00 per unit
HT Commercial	₹7.00–₹8.50 per unit

Industrial Electricity Tariff (LT)

Low Tension industrial consumers, including small and medium manufacturing units, are billed based on energy consumption and applicable demand requirements.

Category	Energy Rate
Industrial LT	₹6.00–₹7.50 per unit
Tariff Structure	Demand-based tariff applicable

Industrial High Tension (HT) Tariff

Industrial consumers receiving electricity at High Tension voltage levels are subject to both energy charges and fixed demand charges.

Voltage Level	Fixed Charge (₹/kVA/Month)	Energy Charge (₹/Unit)
11 kV	₹300–₹450	₹6.00–₹7.00
33 kV	₹500–₹650	₹5.50–₹6.50
132 kV and Above	₹650–₹750	₹5.00–₹6.00

Non-Industrial HT Tariff

Non-industrial HT consumers typically include large commercial establishments and institutions such as malls, hospitals, corporate offices, and business complexes.

Category	Tariff Details
Non-Industrial HT Consumers	Energy charges of ₹7.00–₹8.50 per unit
Fixed Charges	Applicable based on contract demand and connected load

Time-of-Day (ToD) Tariff

Time-of-Day (ToD) tariffs encourage consumers to shift electricity usage away from peak demand periods.

ToD Component	Impact
Peak Hours	Surcharge applicable
Off-Peak Hours	Rebate applicable
Primary Beneficiaries	Industrial HT consumers
Objective	Promote efficient load management and reduce peak demand

Open Access Charges

Eligible consumers utilizing open access arrangements are subject to various network and regulatory charges.

Component	Indicative Rate
Transmission Charges	₹0.50–₹1.00 per unit
Wheeling Charges	₹0.50–₹1.50 per unit
Cross Subsidy Surcharge (CSS)	Applicable and varies by consumer category
Additional Surcharge	Applicable
Banking Charges	2%–10%