Bengaluru, April 21 -- The Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA) has expressed concern over a recent order by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) approving an additional 56 paise per unit true-up charge for consumers under Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM), effective May 1, 2026.
The charge is aimed at recovering a revenue gap of Rs 2,068.38 crore for FY 2024 25 and will be collected in monthly instalments until April 2027, rather than being added as a permanent tariff increase.
Impact on MSME Sector
KASSIA said the additional charge would significantly increase operational costs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), where electricity constitutes a major input expense.
The as...