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India Proposes Major Electricity Bill Reforms Amid Losses

10/12/2025

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The Ministry of Power in India released the Draft Electricity Amendment Bill, 2025, inviting stakeholder feedback within 30 days.
The proposed amendments empower state regulators to determine tariffs independently.
Distribution losses exceed INR6.9 trillion, underscoring the need for reform.
Key reforms include phasing out cross-subsidies for manufacturing, railways, and metro services within five years and allowing multiple distribution companies to share infrastructure.
The last major amendment was enacted in 2003.

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The Ministry of Power in India released the Draft Electricity Amendment Bill, 2025, inviting stakeholder feedback within 30 days.
The proposed amendments empower state regulators to determine tariffs independently.
Distribution losses exceed INR6.9 trillion, underscoring the need for reform.
Key reforms include phasing out cross-subsidies for manufacturing, railways, and metro services within five years and allowing multiple distribution companies to share infrastructure.
The last major amendment was enacted in 2003.