Power to cost 1% more in Chandigarh, first since privatisation

In the first such hike since the privatisation of the Chandigarh electricity department in February this year, the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has approved a marginal power tariff increase of around 1% for the remaining period of financial year 2025-26.

The revised tariff will be in effect from November 1 to March 31, 2026, and will be followed by an annual hike of about 2% over the next five years.