Chandigarh: Electricity tariffs in Punjab have been reduced across domestic, commercial and industrial categories for the financial year 2026–27, bringing relief to households, businesses and industry.
The new tariff order issued by the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) will come into effect from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Under the revised tariff structure, domestic consumers will see reductions of up to ₹1.55 per unit, while commercial tariffs have been reduced by up to 79 paise per unit and industrial tariffs by up to 74 paise per unit.
Punjab Power Minister Sanjeev Arora said the tariff cuts aim to provide relief to consumers while supporting economic growth and industrial competitiveness in the state.
Relief for Domestic Consumers
According to the tariff order, electricity charges for domestic consumers have been reduced significantly.
- Tariff for consumption up to 300 units has been reduced from ₹5.40 to ₹3.85 per unit.
- For consumption above 300 units, the tariff has been reduced from ₹7.75 to ₹7.05 per unit.
The Punjab government’s free electricity scheme will continue, under which 300 units of electricity per month (600 units per billing cycle) remain free for households. Officials say more than 90 per cent of households in the state currently benefit from the scheme.
The government has also reduced fixed charges for domestic connections.
- For load between 2 kW and 7 kW, fixed charges have been reduced by ₹5 per kW.
- For load between 7 kW and 20 kW, fixed charges have been reduced by ₹10 per kW.
Commercial Tariffs Reduced
Commercial consumers will also benefit from the revised tariff structure.
For commercial connections with load up to 7 kW:
- Tariff reduced by ₹0.79 per unit for consumption up to 500 units
- Tariff reduced by ₹0.65 per unit for consumption above 500 units
For commercial connections between 7 kW and 20 kW, fixed charges have been reduced by ₹10 per kW per month.
Energy charges for this category have been revised to:
- ₹6.10 per unit for consumption up to 500 units
- ₹7.10 per unit for consumption above 500 units.
Industrial Consumers Get Relief
The tariff order also provides relief to the industrial sector.
Energy charges have not been increased for FY 2026–27, while fixed charges for industrial connections have been reduced.
- For industrial load up to 50 kW, fixed charges reduced by ₹10 per kW per month
- For load between 50 kW and 100 kW, fixed charges reduced by ₹15 per kW per month
The Commission has also increased the load limit for the Small Power category from 20 kW to 50 kW, a move expected to improve ease of doing business for MSMEs.
EV Charging Tariff Reduced
In a push for electric mobility, the tariff for EV charging stations has been reduced to ₹5 per unit, among the lowest EV charging tariffs in India.
₹7,851 Crore Consumer Relief
The tariff order notes that improved operational efficiency in the power sector has enabled consumer relief worth ₹7,851.91 crore while maintaining financial sustainability.
The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has also reported a profit of ₹2,634 crore for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, and has secured an A+ rating.
The average cost of electricity supply in Punjab has declined to ₹6.15 per unit, compared with ₹7.15 per unit last year, making it the lowest in the past decade. 
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