Delhi Electricity Rate 2026 —
Per Unit Cost (BSES & Tata Power)
What you actually pay per unit across all three Delhi DISCOMs — slabs, PPAC, fixed charges, taxes and the government subsidy. Every number sourced from DERC, BSES and Tata Power-DDL primary documents.
June 2026: DERC switches to monthly PPAC review
DERC has approved a switch from quarterly to monthly PPAC revisions. Newly sanctioned rates: BRPL 35.83%, BYPL 40.71%, TPDDL 36.33% — significantly above prior quarterly levels (BRPL 17.94%, BYPL 17.43%). Subsidised households (≤400 units) are largely shielded; high-consumption and commercial users see 7–18% bill increases.
The DERC-Approved Slab Table
Delhi's last full tariff revision was 2014; the schedule was carried into FY 2021-22 and remains current. Only PPAC moves between revisions.
Domestic Energy Charges (BSES BRPL · BSES BYPL · Tata Power-DDL)
Same DERC-approved slabs across all three Delhi DISCOMs.
| Monthly Consumption | Rate per Unit |
|---|---|
| 0 – 200 units | Rs. 3.00/kWh |
| 201 – 400 units | Rs. 4.50/kWh |
| 401 – 800 units | Rs. 6.50/kWh |
| 801 – 1200 units | Rs. 7.00/kWh |
| Above 1200 units | Rs. 8.00/kWh |
Fixed Charges by Sanctioned Load
Levied per kW of sanctioned load, every month — even if you use zero units.
| Sanctioned Load | Fixed Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 kW | Rs. 20/kW/month |
| Above 2 kW and up to 5 kW | Rs. 50/kW/month |
| Above 5 kW and up to 15 kW | Rs. 100/kW/month |
| Above 15 kW and up to 25 kW | Rs. 200/kW/month |
| Above 25 kW | Rs. 250/kW/month |
What 200 / 400 / 800 / 1500 Units Actually Cost
Including PPAC at the June 2026 approved rate, electricity tax, pension surcharge, and Delhi Govt subsidy where it applies. Assumes a 3 kW sanctioned load.
Fully covered by subsidy
Partial subsidy applies
Subsidy ends at 400 units
Top slab dominates
Bill Calculator
Enter your monthly units, sanctioned load and DISCOM. Math runs locally; every rate comes from our verified facts registry.
Delhi Bill Calculator
PPAC shown is the latest DERC-approved monthly rate (June 2026). Older bills may reflect the previous quarterly PPAC.
Why Your Bill Keeps Rising Even When Slabs Don't
Delhi hasn't seen a fresh DERC tariff order in years — the slab schedule has been effectively frozen since 2014. But your bill still climbs. The reason is PPAC (Power Purchase Adjustment Charge): a surcharge that lets DISCOMs pass through real-time changes in fuel and procurement costs.
In June 2026, DERC moved from quarterly to monthly PPAC revisions and sanctioned the highest rates in years — BRPL 17.94%, BYPL 17.43%, TPDDL 16.00%. For a household consuming 800 units, that's roughly Rs. 800–900 added on top of energy charges, plus 5% electricity tax compounding on the higher base.
The structural fix isn't switching DISCOMs (you can't) or hoping for a tariff cut (unlikely). It's reducing the units that pass through your meter — which is exactly what a rooftop solar system does, starting with the most expensive slabs.
Frequently Asked
Sources
- BSES BRPL Currently Applicable Tariff Schedule (FY 2021-22 PDF)
- BSES BRPL & BYPL Power Purchase Adjustment Charges pages
- Tata Power-DDL Power Purchase Adjustment Charges page
- DERC tariff orders & June 2026 monthly PPAC sanction
We re-verify these numbers every time PPAC is revised. If you see a discrepancy, tell us.
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