🇮🇳India • Electricity Rates & Tariffs (2026)
India (State DISCOM Telescopic Tariffs) Electricity Cost & kWh Calculator
The average residential electricity rate in India (State DISCOM Telescopic Tariffs) is approximately ₹7.800 per kWh (approx. $0.095 USD/kWh). Calculate your monthly power bills, explore grid generation mix, and evaluate peak Time-of-Use tariffs.
India (State DISCOM Telescopic Tariffs) Utility Bill Estimator
INR (₹)kWh/month
INR/kWh
Estimated Monthly Bill
₹1404.00
For 180 kWh/monthEstimated Annual Electricity Bill
₹16848.00
2,160 kWh annual totalDaily Average Power Cost
₹46.80 /day
6.0 kWh/dayIndia (State DISCOM Telescopic Tariffs) Electrical Grid Generation Mix
24% Renewable ShareCoal Thermal70% of Grid
Solar & Wind14% of Grid
Hydroelectric11% of Grid
Nuclear & Gas5% of Grid
Grid Architecture: The Indian National Grid (One Nation, One Grid) synchronizes 400+ GW of installed capacity, undergoing rapid expansion towards 500 GW non-fossil energy targets and national smart meter rollouts.
Billing & Tariffs: Progressive telescopic tariff slabs (e.g. 0-100 units @ ₹4.50, 101-300 @ ₹8.00, 301+ @ ₹11.50) plus fixed charges and fuel adjustment surcharges (FACS).
Major Utilities: Tata Power, Adani Electricity, MSEDCL (Maharashtra), BESCOM (Karnataka), BSES Yamuna/Rajdhani.
Compare Electricity Rates Across Other Countries & States
🇺🇸United States$0.162🇺🇸United States$0.380🇺🇸United States$0.145🇺🇸United States$0.154🇺🇸United States$0.245🇩🇪Germany€0.395🇬🇧United Kingdom£0.245🇦🇺AustraliaA$0.330🇮🇳India₹7.800🇵🇰Pakistan₨48.000🇯🇵Japan¥32.500🇨🇳China¥0.580🇨🇦CanadaCA$0.145🇫🇷France€0.251🇮🇹Italy€0.310🇪🇸Spain€0.220🇧🇷BrazilR$0.880🇲🇽MexicoMex$2.100🇿🇦South AfricaR2.850🇳🇱Netherlands€0.330🇦🇪United Arab EmiratesAED0.300🇸🇬SingaporeS$0.325🇳🇿New ZealandNZ$0.340
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Frequently Asked Questions: India (State DISCOM Telescopic Tariffs) Electricity Tariffs
How is 1 unit of electricity charged in India?
In India, 1 commercial "unit" is 1 kWh. State electricity regulatory commissions (SERCs) set tiered slabs where unit rates increase as monthly consumption crosses 100, 300, or 500 units.
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