New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Electricity tariffs are rising in several states this fiscal year (FY27) as distribution companies, or discoms, are pushed to recover more of the cost of supplying power, after years of under-recovery left utilities carrying large deferred costs.

However, even as about nine states and Union territories have increased their tariffs for FY27, states headed for elections have held their line due to political considerations. Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, which are due to go for polls next year, have lowered tariffs by up to Rs.1.5 and 1 paise, respectively, tariff orders from the respective state electricity regulatory commissions (Sercs) showed.

Another 13 states, including poll-bound Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, hav...