Published on, Sept. 15 -- September 15, 2025 7:10 PM

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has fined Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) millions of rupees. The penalty came after HESCO was found guilty of conducting loadshedding based on power losses. NEPRA stated that the company will now pay a fine of Rs100,000 daily starting from April 4, 2024.

NEPRA's decision followed a show-cause notice issued to HESCO for its failure to follow load management rules. The authority confirmed that HESCO's actions were unfair to consumers. Loadshedding due to technical losses was deemed unjustified. As a result, NEPRA took strict action to hold the company accountable.

This is not the first time NEPRA has fined power distri...