NEW DELHI: Bihar’s power distribution companies have achieved a landmark revenue collection of Rs 19,035 crore during the financial year 2025–26, marking a 12% increase (Rs 1,916 crore) over the previous year. This milestone highlights the success of the state’s ongoing power sector reforms.
An official stated on Wednesday that this achievement reflects the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the positive impact of the government’s citizen-centric policies. The official also emphasized the role of consumer cooperation and timely bill payments in reaching this milestone.
Of the total revenue, North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (NBPDCL) contributed Rs 8,866 crore, while South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL) accounted for Rs 10,169 crore.
Energy Minister Bijendra Yadav praised the efforts of the Energy Department, along with officials, engineers, and staff of both DISCOMs, for their dedication. He highlighted that improved consumer services, robust grievance redressal systems, and continuous engagement with consumers significantly contributed to this achievement. The availability of reliable 24/7 power supply has encouraged timely payments.
CMD-cum-Energy Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh noted that billing and collection efficiency remains a key parameter in assessing DISCOM performance. "Improved efficiency has enabled the utilities to provide uninterrupted services without imposing additional financial burdens on consumers," he said.
Singh also outlined several consumer-friendly tariff measures for FY 2026–27, made possible by the improved revenue performance. These include:
Rationalization of tariffs by removing higher slab rates beyond 100 units and applying uniform lower rates: urban domestic consumers save Rs 1.53/unit, rural non-domestic Rs 0.42/unit, and urban non-domestic Rs 1.20/unit for consumption above 100 units.
Reduction of fixed charges for small commercial consumers (up to 500 watts) by Rs 50, and for industrial (LT) consumers by Rs 10.
Recognition of mushroom cultivation as agriculture.
Mandatory Time-of-Day (ToD) tariff for consumers with load above 10 kW (excluding agriculture) and all smart meter users, helping optimize consumption and reduce costs.
He added that the improved revenue collection is expected to reduce AT&C losses to around 14%, below the national average. Additionally, the DISCOMs received Rs 2,200 crore from government departments, including Education, Urban Development, Panchayati Raj, Health, Revenue & Land Reforms, Home (Police), Sports, Industries, and Tourism.
The DISCOMs also made a record contribution of Rs 2,263 crore to the state exchequer, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency and sound financial management. They paid Rs 2,234 crore as electricity duty to the Commercial Taxes Department and Rs 29 crore under GST during FY 2025–26.
Reiterating the government’s commitment, Manoj Kumar Singh emphasized Bihar’s dedication to providing reliable, quality, and affordable power, crediting the achievement to the collective efforts of DISCOM management, employees, and continued consumer support.