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DISCOMs’ Dues to Power Generators Decline to Rs52,860 crore in March 2025
Apr 02, 2025
Power distribution companies (DISCOMs) in India owed Rs52,860 crore to power generators for the March 2025 billing cycle, down from Rs64,577 crore in February, as per data from the Ministry of Power’s PRAAPTI portal.
Key Financial Metrics
- Outstanding Dues (Excluding Latest Monthly Bills): Rs22,320 crore
- Late Payment Surcharge: Rs120 crore
State-Wise DISCOM Dues (Highest)
- Uttar Pradesh: Rs7,439 crore
- Andhra Pradesh: Rs4,701 crore
Financial Reforms & Ratings
- Payment Installments: DISCOMs can clear dues in up to 48 installments.
- DISCOM Ratings:
- Gujarat leads with four A+ rated DISCOMs
- Followed by Odisha (3), Haryana (2), Maharashtra (1), and Uttar Pradesh (1)
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana DISCOMs were downgraded.
- Regulatory Updates:
- Late Payment Surcharge Rules (2022) updated to enhance payment security.
- Electricity Distribution Rules (2024) introduced financial transparency and trade receivables reporting.
The declining dues indicate improving financial discipline, but high pending payments in key states highlight the need for further DISCOM financial restructuring.