Hyderabad, Jan. 15 -- The Telangana government has decided not to increase electricity tariffs for the upcoming fiscal year, rejecting proposals from the state's power distribution companies (Discoms). The existing power rates will remain unchanged for the current financial year.

The Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Ltd (TSSPDCL) and Telangana State Northern Power Distribution Company Ltd (TSNPDCL) had proposed a tariff hike across almost all consumer categories for 2024-25. Their Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) report for the fiscal year, submitted to the Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC), estimated total expenses at Rs.57,857 crore, while expected revenue stood at Rs.44,835 crore, leaving a shor...