The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL was established in 2005 and was born out of the Maharashtra State Electricity Board. It is responsible for generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in the state and serves close to 27 million consumers. There are close to 4,000 substations and 3, 30, 000 km of distribution lines.
Electricity charges in Maharashtra depend on various criteria- type of the property, location, consumption rate, service provider etc. When it comes to type of property- these include residential, commercial and industrial. In this guide, we will discuss in detail about the Maharashtra electricity rate per unit in 2025 and how to make online electricity payment in the residential segment.
Maharashtra to cut electricity tariffs by 26% over 5 years
Power tariffs in Maharashtra will be slashed by 26% in five years, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on June 25, 2025. Fadnavis also holds the energy portfolio in the state.
“For the first time in the history of the state, electricity rates will be reduced by 10% in the first year and 26% in five years in phases. We are grateful to the Maharashtra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) for giving this verdict on the petition of Mahavitaran,”Fadnavis posted on social media platform X.
Earlier, petitions for a 10% increase in electricity tariffs were submitted to MERC. But, for the first time in the history of the state, Mahavitaran filed a petition to reduce electricity tariffs which was accepted by the MERC, he added.
The order will cover all three categories of domestic, industrial and commercial consumers. The chief minister said, for 70% of consumers using less than 100 units of electricity, the maximum rate reduction of 10% will be achieved.
Good news on electricity tariffs!
For the first time in the State’s history, electricity tariffs will be reduced — starting with a 10% cut in the first year, and a total 26% reduction in phases over the next 5 years.
Thanks to the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission…— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) June 25, 2025
What is the unit rate of Maharashtra electricity bill in 2025?
Source: MSEDCL
How to calculate the electricity charges in Maharashtra?
To calculate the electricity charges in Maharashtra:
1) Consumption slab: Identify the consumption slab by knowing the electricity units that have been consumed in the billing period.
2) Tariff rates: After identifying the consumption slab, apply the tariff rates. Each slab has a per unit charge- LT-IA, LT- IB, LT-IC.
3) Calculate energy charges: Multiply the number of units in each slab by corresponding per-unit tariff rate.
4) Fixed charges: Once this is added, add the fixed charges
5) Electricity duty: The total number of units should be multiplied by the electricity duty rate.
6) Customer charges: This has to be added based on the consumption slab.
7) Total charges: Add all the above mentioned charges.
8) Minimum charges: Check the minimum charges mentioned by the electricity board and see if the above total is more than the minimum charges.
9) Total bill: Check for previous penalties, convenience charges etc. and add to the total bill and give the final bill.
How to check the Maharashtra electricity bill online?
1) To check the Maharashtra electricity bill online, log on to the official MSEDCL website- Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd.
2) Click on consumer services and select online services.
3) Choose to pay your bill and enter the Unique Service Number that is mentioned on your bill.
4) You can see the amount that has to be paid as electricity charges for that month.
How to pay the Maharashtra electricity bill online?
- Go to the MSEDCL website.
- You will see Quick Bill Payment where you should enter the consumer number and click on I agree conditions for online payment and click on pay now.
What are the MSEDCL convenience charges and fees?
A convenience fee of upto 2% will be charged on the transaction amount if online modes like credit card are used for making payment.
How to pay the MSEDCL bill offline?
To pay the MSEDCL bill offline, visit the MSEDCL office, give unique service number and your identification so that you can check your bill and make the payment.
What is the penalty for not paying the MSEDCL charges on time?
The delayed payment surcharge (DPC) is the penalty that is levied for not paying the MSEDCL on time. This is around 1.25% of the electricity bill amount and includes taxes and duties. If the electricity connection is cut because of non-payment of bill, defaulters have to pay the penalty, electricity bill and reconnection charges of Rs 210 plus 18% GST.
What are the various electricity service providers who service Maharashtra?
The various service providers in Maharashtra include MahaVitran –Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL), Adani Electricity, Tata Power, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST).
How to protect yourself from fake messages posing to be from MSEDCL?
- Do not respond to SMS / Calls / WhatsApp messages from unknown sources.
- MSEDCL does not ask you to contact any person
- MSEDCL sends SMS from the SENDER IDs like VM-MSEDCL / VK-MSEDCL / AM-MSEDCL / JM-MSEDCL etc. and not from any personal mobile number. (The first 2 letters in a sender ID indicate the operator & location from where the message is being sent and it ends with MSEDCL.)
- Do not share your Mobile or Desktop Screens or OTP received to you, in any case while online payments.
- A consumer can lodge a complaint / FIR to the nearest Cyber police station or register a complaint online at the National Cyber Crime Portal “https://cybercrime.gov.in”
- For additional information / queries, consumers may call on any of the official toll free numbers 1912 / 19120 / 1800-212-3435 / 1800-233-3435.
Housing.com POV
It is mandatory to pay the MSEDCL electricity bill on time to avoid penalty and eventually line cuts. The electricity line will be restored only when the electricity bill and penalty are paid. For this, the Maharashtra government through the MSEDCL website aids in easy online payment of the bill. Before paying the bill, you can easily find out the number of units consumed and what is the up electricity rate per unit 2025 for it. For people who are not comfortable paying online, can also opt for the offline method of payment discussed in this article.
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