The Arunachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APSERC) has retained the existing retail electricity tariff structure for the financial year (FY) 2026–27.

Industrial Consumers

For industrial consumers, tariffs remain unchanged across voltage levels.

For LT supply, the energy charge continues at ₹4.95 (~$0.0536)/kWh for both 1-phase (230 V) and 3-phase (400 V) connections.

For HT supply, the tariff stands at ₹4.50 (~$0.0487)/kWh at 11 kV, ₹4.15 (~$0.0449)/kWh at 33 kV, and ₹4 (~$0.0433)/kWh at 132 kV.

Commercial Consumers

For commercial consumers, tariffs have been retained at existing levels.

The energy charge continues at ₹5.65 (~$0.0612)/kWh for LT supply across both 1-phase (230 V) and 3-phase (400 V) connections.

For HT supply, the tariff remains at ₹4.85 (~$0.0525)/kWh at 11 kV and ₹4.65 (~$0.0504)/kWh at 33 kV.

Domestic Consumers

For domestic consumers, tariffs remain unchanged for FY 2026–27.

For LT supply (AC 50 Hz), the energy charge continues at ₹4.40 (~$0.0476)/kWh for both 1-phase (230 V) and 3-phase (400 V) connections. For KJP and BPL consumers, the concessional tariff remains at ₹3 (~$0.0325)/kWh.

Under HT supply (AC 50 Hz), the tariff stands at ₹3.80 (~$0.0411)/kWh at 3-phase 11 kV and ₹3.65 (~$0.0395)/kWh at 3-phase 33 kV.

Time-of-day Tariff

A time-of-day (ToD) tariff structure has been introduced for all consumers except agricultural consumers, with maximum demand above 10 kW, subject to the installation of smart meters.

The ToD tariff applies to the energy charge component as follows:

• 08:00–16:00 (solar hours): 20% lower than normal tariff
• 17:00–21:00 (peak hours): 20% higher than normal tariff
• Other hours: normal tariff applies

Green Tariff

The Commission has introduced a green tariff of ₹0.50 (~$0.0054)/kWh, applicable as an additional charge over the normal tariff.

This applies to all consumers (both HT and LT) who opt for renewable energy. Consumers can choose green power in increments of 25%, up to 100% of their consumption, and the tariff applies only to the portion they opt for. The minimum subscription period is one year.

Other Charges

The Commission has also approved a wheeling charge of ₹1.93 (~$0.0209)/kWh, applicable to the use of the distribution network, including by open-access consumers.

To make distribution companies more financially viable, the Ministry of Power proposed an amendment to the Electricity Act, 2003, mandating the electricity regulators to issue cost-reflective power tariffs. The move comes in the background of the Supreme Court asking DISCOMs to issue cost-reflective electricity tariffs to ensure the financial viability of the power sector.

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