Chandigarh, July 29 -- Industrial associations across Haryana have launched a united protest against the recent increase in power tariffs, calling it financially burdensome and potentially detrimental to business operations.

The Confederation of Haryana Industrial Associations (CHIA) convened a meeting on July 24, where representatives from 24 industrial hubs-including Gurgaon, Bahadurgarh, Rewari, Sohna, Rohtak, Karnal, Faridabad, Rai, and Kundli-voiced strong opposition to the new electricity charges.

The primary concern stems from the rise in fixed charges for industrial users-from Rs 165 to Rs 290 per kVA per month-implemented in April.

This Rs 125 hike, industry leaders argue, translates into a significant monthly cost increase, p...