The Union Power Ministry’s latest national rating of power distribution companies has placed Maharashtra’s MSEDCL at the bottom of the list. In the 13th Annual Integrated Rating of DISCOMs, the state-run utility ranked 52nd out of 52 companies, scoring only 1.5 out of 100 with a Grade C-.
MSEDCL supplies electricity to over 3 crore consumers across most of Maharashtra, yet the report highlights major operational and financial challenges. The utility recorded AT&C losses of 24.2%, far above the national average, while billing and collection efficiencies remain below benchmark levels.
The report also flagged high receivables, audit concerns, and arrears exceeding ₹20,000 crore. Despite these issues, electricity tariffs in Maharashtra remain relatively high, especially for industrial consumers.
Experts say urgent reforms in governance, infrastructure, and loss reduction are needed. Without improvements, consumers may continue to face higher tariffs and unreliable power supply in the state.
Private utilities operating in the same regulatory environment, such as Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited, performed significantly better, ranking first nationally with a score of 99.8 and Grade A+.
Despite poor performance, electricity tariffs in the state remain among the highest in the country. Residential tariffs range between ₹8–13 per unit, while industrial tariffs are around ₹10.88 per unit.
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