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TNERC Clears Subsidy for Tamil Nadu’s Free Power Program

The provisional support will cover TNPDCL’s revenue loss for 326 days in FY 2027

May 28, 2026

/ Arjun Joshi
/ Grid, Market & Policy
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The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has approved a provisional additional tariff subsidy of ₹15.45 billion (~$161.3 million) for FY 2026-27 to compensate Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDCL) for revenue loss from the state government’s decision to increase free electricity for domestic consumers.

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