
Delhi power rates may rise in April as govt prepares to clear discom dues

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The Delhi government is set to increase electricity rates from April to clear pending dues of over ₹38,000 crore to three power discoms. A subsidy will be provided to mitigate the impact on consumers. The Supreme Court mandated the payment of regulatory assets, which have surged due to a decade without tariff hikes. The total regulatory assets amount to ₹38,552 crore, with significant portions owed to BRPL, BYPL, and TPDDL. Recovery will likely occur through a surcharge on electricity bills over seven years, as directed by the court.

