Average 5-7% power tariff hike in Tripura
Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd (TSECL) has hiked power tariff by an average of 5 to 7 per cent, an official said on Sunday.
The power tariff hike will come into force from October 1, the official said.
The TSECL, once a profit-making government entity, has incurred a total loss of Rs 280 crore during 2021-22 FY and a loss of Rs 80 crore in the first three months of the current financial year.
The last time, TSECL revised the power tariff was in 2014. At present, the northeastern state has around 10 lakh consumers.
“After taking into consideration all factors and consultation with Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC),
