
Aug 25, 2026
✦Business Line
Industrial power tariff hike: WBSEDCL says proposed rise capped to DVC area, rates still competitive
Industrial power tariffs in parts of West Bengal will rise from September 1. WBSEDCL said the hike is limited to the DVC command area. Sumit Mukherjee said, "Even after the proposed increase, our tariff will remain Re 1 per unit lower than that of DVC." Rates remain competitive for many industries.