Daily News Wrap-Up: Trade Bodies Slam Karnataka Power Tariff Hike

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March 13, 2026

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Trade bodies have sharply criticized the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (KERC) decision to revise electricity tariffs for the financial year (FY) 2025-26, raising charges for commercial and industrial consumers to help bridge a subsidy gap arising from free power for farmers.

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