Bhopal, March 28 -- Industrial units across key manufacturing hubs in Madhya Pradesh have raised concerns over the recent electricity tariff hike approved by the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC), stating that it could significantly increase operational costs amid already challenging market conditions.

The commission has approved an average increase of around 4.8 per cent in power tariffs for 2026-27. The revised rates are scheduled to come into effect from April 3, 2026, TOI reported.

Industrial Clusters Express Cost Concerns

Major industrial regions such as Pithampur, Mandideep and clusters around Indore have indicated that the tariff increase will add to cost pressures for manufacturing units.

Industry repres...