Maharashtra Power DISCOMs – Tata Power, MSEDCL, BEST & Adani Mumbai

1. Introduction to the Maharashtra Power Sector

Maharashtra operates one of India’s largest and most advanced electricity supply networks. The state’s distribution system is managed by four major DISCOMs: MSEDCL (MSEB), Tata Power Mumbai, Adani Electricity Mumbai, and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport (BEST). This guide covers Maharashtra DISCOMs, consumer services, tariff information, solar links, and regulatory updates.

2. List of Power DISCOMs in Maharashtra

DISCOM	Headquarters	Website	Service Area	2024 Consumers	Payment
MSEDCL – Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd	Mumbai / Prakashgad	www.mahadiscom.in	Entire Maharashtra (urban + rural)	~ 2.8 Crore Consumers	MSEDCL Bill & Payment
Tata Power Mumbai	Mumbai	www.tatapower.com	Mumbai (licensed areas)	~ 8 Lakh Consumers	Tata Power Bill Payment
Adani Electricity Mumbai	Mumbai	www.adanielectricity.com	Suburban & Central Mumbai	~ 30+ Lakh Consumers	Adani Electricity Bill Payment
BEST – Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport	Mumbai	www.bestundertaking.com	Island City (South Mumbai)	~ 10+ Lakh Consumers	BEST Bill Payment Portal

Note: 2024 consumer numbers are approximate public estimates.

3. Maharashtra Electricity Tariff Rates 2024–25

Consumer Category	Tariff (per kWh)	Fixed Charges
Residential (0–100 Units)	₹3.50 – ₹4.00	₹75 / Month
Residential (101–300 Units)	₹7.00 – ₹8.00	₹100 / Month
Commercial (All Units)	₹12.00 – ₹14.00	₹250 / Month
Industrial (LT)	₹10.00 – ₹11.00	₹350 / Month
Agriculture	₹1.50 – ₹2.00	Subsidized

4. Smart Meter & Connection Guide

Maharashtra has aggressively deployed smart meters under MSEDCL and Mumbai utilities. Smart meters provide real-time consumption data, tamper alerts, remote disconnection, and prepaid billing.

Apply for smart meter upgrade via your DISCOM portal.
Submit documents online for new electricity connections.
Track consumption, bills, and meter status via mobile apps.

5. Power Outage & Emergency Information

For outage updates and emergency support, Maharashtra consumers can use:

MSEDCL Outage Portal: Check Outage Status
Adani Electricity Outage Alerts – via mobile app.
Tata Power Outage Map – available on consumer portal.
BEST Control Room: 1916

6. New Connection & Billing Example (Maharashtra)

New electricity connections in Maharashtra can be applied online through respective DISCOM websites. Procedure includes registration, document upload, load requirement, and technical approval.

Apply for MSEDCL domestic/commercial connection: Apply Online
Tata Power & Adani Electricity users can apply directly via their consumer portals.
Billing Example: A consumer using 250 units → ₹3.5×100 + ₹7×150 + fixed charge = Total Bill.

7. Important Consumer Links (Maharashtra Electricity Services)

Bill Payment & Billing Services

Solar Services

Complaints & Contact

8. Power DISCOMs – Annual Energy Statistics (Maharashtra)

Annual Input Energy: ~145+ Billion Units
Annual Energy Sold: ~118+ Billion Units
Average Power Purchase Cost: ₹6.5–₹7 per unit
AT&C Losses (MSEDCL): ~18–20%
SAIDI: Better in metro cities (Mumbai)
SAIFI: Very low in Tata Power & Adani Electricity zones

9. Consumer Base & Demographics

Domestic households (majority consumers)
Commercial shops, malls & office buildings
Industrial zones (MIDC, SEZs, manufacturing hubs)
Agricultural pump & rural consumers
EV Charging stations & home EV users
Smart meter consumers (Mumbai has near 100% smart metering)

10. Regulatory Details

Regulator: Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC)

Role

Approves tariff orders for all Maharashtra DISCOMs
Regulates billing, metering, consumer rights & renewable energy
Oversees ARR petitions of Tata Power, Adani, BEST & MSEDCL
Publishes electricity tariff revisions annually

11. Government Power Sector Schemes in India

Maharashtra benefits from multiple national schemes aimed at modernizing distribution networks, integrating solar energy, reducing losses, and improving consumer services across all DISCOMs including MSEDCL, Tata Power Mumbai, BEST, and Adani Electricity Mumbai.

12. Final Summary

Maharashtra has one of India’s most advanced electricity distribution ecosystems, served by major DISCOMs including MSEDCL (statewide), Tata Power Mumbai, Adani Electricity Mumbai, and BEST. These utilities provide modern services such as online bill payment, outage information, EV charging integration, rooftop solar connectivity, and round-the-clock consumer support.

This guide consolidates all essential information — tariff details, payment portals, regulatory policies, solar schemes, service links, and consumer resources — for users across Maharashtra.

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