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MSEDCL Bill Calculator (Mahavitaran, Maharashtra)

Estimate your Maharashtra electricity bill

Estimate your MSEDCL (Mahavitaran) electricity bill for Maharashtra. Unlike Tamil Nadu, MSEDCL bills domestic consumers every month, and Maharashtra layers one of India's highest electricity duties (16%) on top of the energy, wheeling and fixed charges.

Worked example

A 200-unit monthly bill works out to

₹0123456789012345678901234567890123456789
Energy
₹939.00
Fixed charge
₹150.00
Duty
₹150.24

₹9.56

Top slab rate

monthly

Billing

None

FCA / unit

29 August 2026

Verified

Calculate your bill

Electricity Bill Calculator

Accurate estimates for Maharashtra · MSEDCL

Connection type
kWh
Billing periodmonthly

Results are approximate estimates. Your actual bill may vary.

Estimated monthly bill

₹1,239.24

1–100 @ ₹3.25 × 100₹325.00
101–300 @ ₹6.14 × 100₹614.00
Energy charge₹939.00
Fixed charge (flat)₹150.00
Electricity duty (16%)₹150.24
Total₹1,239.24

Worked example

A 200-unit monthly Maharashtra residential bill (single-phase) works out to ₹0123456789012345678901234567890123456789. That is ₹939.00 energy + ₹150.00 Fixed charge + ₹150.24 duty.

See the full breakdown ↓

Have a fixed budget? Work backwards

Enter what you want to spend, and we'll tell you the maximum units that stays within it — the exact inverse of the calculator above.

Budget → Units Calculator

Tell us your target bill, we'll tell you how many units that buys

Connection type

You can use up to

166 units

for a monthly bill of ₹997.08 (within your ₹1,000.00 budget)

How to use this calculator

  1. 1Select your state — it's pre-selected for this page
  2. 2Enter the units consumed shown on your bill, or your meter readings
  3. 3Choose your connection phase (single or three) if applicable
  4. 4Review the itemised slab-by-slab result below the calculator

Your monthly billing cycle

MSEDCL bills monthly.

The 100-unit rate cliff

0–100 units

₹3.25/unit

101+ units

₹6.14/unit

Only the units above 100 are billed at the higher rate — the jump is telescopic, not retroactive — but at nearly 2×, it is one of the steepest single-slab jumps of any major Indian DISCOM.

What are slabs in electricity billing?

Most Indian DISCOMs bill domestic electricity using telescopic slabs — tiered per-unit rates that rise as your consumption increases.

  • Each slab has its own rate — for example the first 100 units might be billed at one rate and the next 100 at a higher one.
  • Slabs are telescopic, not retroactive — only the units that fall inside a higher slab are billed at that slab's rate, not your entire consumption.
  • The slab count resets every billing cycle — monthly, bimonthly or quarterly, depending on your DISCOM.
  • Some DISCOMs add a fuel cost adjustment or electricity duty on top of the slab rate — see the tariff table above for what applies here.

Read a full worked example of how telescopic slabs work →

Estimate not matching your real bill? See why fixed charges, FCA and duty sit on top of this estimate →

Maharashtra residential tariff slabs

Slab (units)Rate (₹/unit)
0–100₹3.25
101–300₹6.14
301–500₹8.45
501–above₹9.56
Fixed charge₹150
Electricity duty16%

Effective from 1 April 2025 · Verified 29 August 2026 · source order

View Commercial, Industrial & Agriculture tariffs for Maharashtra →

Two worked examples

Lower usage

₹1,239.24

200 units · ₹939.00 energy + ₹150.00 fixed

Higher usage

₹3,715.84

480 units · ₹3,074.00 energy + ₹150.00 fixed + ₹491.84 duty

Explore estimated electricity bills for commonly used consumption levels using MSEDCL tariff slabs for Domestic connections in Maharashtra.

Electricity Bill for 50 Units in Maharashtra₹338.50

The estimated electricity bill for 50 units under Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL / Mahavitaran) in Maharashtra is ₹338.50. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–10050₹3.25₹162.50

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹162.50
Fixed Charges
₹150.00
Electricity Duty
₹26.00
Total Bill Amount₹338.50
Electricity Bill for 100 Units in Maharashtra₹527.00

The estimated electricity bill for 100 units under Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL / Mahavitaran) in Maharashtra is ₹527.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–100100₹3.25₹325.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹325.00
Fixed Charges
₹150.00
Electricity Duty
₹52.00
Total Bill Amount₹527.00
Electricity Bill for 150 Units in Maharashtra₹883.12

The estimated electricity bill for 150 units under Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL / Mahavitaran) in Maharashtra is ₹883.12. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–100100₹3.25₹325.00
100–30050₹6.14₹307.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹632.00
Fixed Charges
₹150.00
Electricity Duty
₹101.12
Total Bill Amount₹883.12
Electricity Bill for 200 Units in Maharashtra₹1,239.24

The estimated electricity bill for 200 units under Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL / Mahavitaran) in Maharashtra is ₹1,239.24. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–100100₹3.25₹325.00
100–300100₹6.14₹614.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹939.00
Fixed Charges
₹150.00
Electricity Duty
₹150.24
Total Bill Amount₹1,239.24
Electricity Bill for 250 Units in Maharashtra₹1,595.36

The estimated electricity bill for 250 units under Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL / Mahavitaran) in Maharashtra is ₹1,595.36. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–100100₹3.25₹325.00
100–300150₹6.14₹921.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹1,246.00
Fixed Charges
₹150.00
Electricity Duty
₹199.36
Total Bill Amount₹1,595.36
Electricity Bill for 300 Units in Maharashtra₹1,951.48

The estimated electricity bill for 300 units under Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL / Mahavitaran) in Maharashtra is ₹1,951.48. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–100100₹3.25₹325.00
100–300200₹6.14₹1,228.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹1,553.00
Fixed Charges
₹150.00
Electricity Duty
₹248.48
Total Bill Amount₹1,951.48
Electricity Bill for 400 Units in Maharashtra₹2,931.68

The estimated electricity bill for 400 units under Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL / Mahavitaran) in Maharashtra is ₹2,931.68. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–100100₹3.25₹325.00
100–300200₹6.14₹1,228.00
300–500100₹8.45₹845.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹2,398.00
Fixed Charges
₹150.00
Electricity Duty
₹383.68
Total Bill Amount₹2,931.68
Electricity Bill for 500 Units in Maharashtra₹3,911.88

The estimated electricity bill for 500 units under Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL / Mahavitaran) in Maharashtra is ₹3,911.88. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–100100₹3.25₹325.00
100–300200₹6.14₹1,228.00
300–500200₹8.45₹1,690.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹3,243.00
Fixed Charges
₹150.00
Electricity Duty
₹518.88
Total Bill Amount₹3,911.88
Electricity Bill for 750 Units in Maharashtra₹6,684.28

The estimated electricity bill for 750 units under Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL / Mahavitaran) in Maharashtra is ₹6,684.28. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–100100₹3.25₹325.00
100–300200₹6.14₹1,228.00
300–500200₹8.45₹1,690.00
500–above250₹9.56₹2,390.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹5,633.00
Fixed Charges
₹150.00
Electricity Duty
₹901.28
Total Bill Amount₹6,684.28
Electricity Bill for 1000 Units in Maharashtra₹9,456.68

The estimated electricity bill for 1000 units under Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL / Mahavitaran) in Maharashtra is ₹9,456.68. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–100100₹3.25₹325.00
100–300200₹6.14₹1,228.00
300–500200₹8.45₹1,690.00
500–above500₹9.56₹4,780.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹8,023.00
Fixed Charges
₹150.00
Electricity Duty
₹1,283.68
Total Bill Amount₹9,456.68

Common MSEDCL bill traps

The 100-unit slab cliff

Crossing from 100 to 101 units doesn't just add one unit's cost — every unit from 101 onward is billed at ₹6.14 instead of ₹3.25, nearly double. It's telescopic (the first 100 units stay at ₹3.25 regardless), but the marginal jump is steeper than most states'.

16% duty — one of India's highest

Maharashtra's 16% electricity duty applies on top of energy, wheeling and fixed charges combined — well above the 0–5% most states charge. It's often the second-largest line on the bill after the energy charge itself.

Monthly, not bi-monthly

If you're used to a bi-monthly cycle (as in Tamil Nadu or Kerala), note MSEDCL reads meters and bills every month — the units you enter should be one month's consumption, not two.

Wheeling charge and FAC push the real bill higher

This calculator doesn't yet model MSEDCL's separate per-unit wheeling charge or its monthly Fuel Adjustment Charge (FAC). Your actual Mahavitaran bill will run somewhat higher than the estimate shown here.

How the MSEDCL bill is calculated

Monthly billing, four telescopic slabs

MSEDCL reads meters monthly. Consumption is split across four bands — ₹3.25 for the first 100 units, then ₹6.14, ₹8.45 and ₹9.56 — with each band charged at its own rate.

16% electricity duty — a Maharashtra quirk

Maharashtra charges a 16% electricity duty on the sum of energy, wheeling and fixed charges — far higher than the 0–5% most states levy on domestic supply. It is often the second-largest line on a Mahavitaran bill after energy charges.

What this estimate leaves out

MSEDCL bills also carry a separate per-unit wheeling charge and a monthly Fuel Adjustment Charge (FAC) that this calculator does not yet model, so the real bill runs a little higher than the estimate shown here.

Your bill, component by component

Based on the 200-unit example above. Expand each line for what it means and whether you can influence it.

Energy chargeReducible₹939.00+

Priced across telescopic slabs — the more you use, the higher the marginal rate. Shifting usage below your next slab threshold lowers this line directly. This example totals ₹939.00.

Fixed chargeFixed₹150.00+

Charged regardless of how many units you use (flat). The only way to change this line is to change your phase, sanctioned load, or connection type.

Electricity dutyStatutory₹150.24+

A 16% state government levy on the energy charge — set by statute, not by the DISCOM, and not reducible by usage pattern.

What's included in your bill

ComponentWhat it isTypical range
Energy chargeUnits × slab rate, telescopic₹3.25–₹9.56/unit
Fixed chargeFlat, independent of usage₹150
Electricity dutyState government levy16%

How to read your meter

Digital meters show a running total in kWh ("units") on an LCD display — write down the number before the decimal point. To find your consumption for a billing period, subtract your previous reading from your current reading; that is exactly what the "Meter reading" mode in the calculator above does for you. Analog meters use a set of dial gauges read left to right — note the number the pointer has just passed on each dial.

Tools that cut your bill

Swap CFL for LED bulbs

Replacing a 15W CFL with a 9W LED bulb, run 6 hrs/day, saves about ₹145.72/year at Maharashtra's top slab rate (₹11.09/unit) — per bulb.

How does MSEDCL compare?

Your DISCOM
MS

MSEDCL

Maharashtra

Top slab rate

₹9.56/unit

Base slab

₹3.25

Slabs

4

Billing

monthly

Duty

16%

Most ExpensiveView Full Calculator →
MG

MGVCL

Gujarat

Top slab rate

₹5.20/unit

↓ 46% cheaper than MSEDCL

Base slab

₹3.05

Slabs

4

Billing

monthly

Duty

0%

Cheapest HereMGVCL Calculator →
BE

BESCOM

Karnataka

Top slab rate

₹8.60/unit

↓ 10% cheaper than MSEDCL

Base slab

₹5.90

Slabs

3

Billing

monthly

Duty

0%

ModerateBESCOM Calculator →
MP

MPCZ

Madhya Pradesh

Top slab rate

₹7.25/unit

↓ 24% cheaper than MSEDCL

Base slab

₹4.25

Slabs

4

Billing

monthly

Duty

0%

ModerateMPCZ Calculator →

Top Slab Rate Comparison

MGVCL
₹5.20
Gujarat
MPCZ
₹7.25
Madhya Pradesh
BESCOM
₹8.60
Karnataka
MSEDCL
₹9.56
Maharashtra

MSEDCL's top domestic slab rate is ₹9.56/unit — cheaper than MGVCL (₹5.20/unit), — cheaper than BESCOM (₹8.60/unit), — cheaper than MPCZ (₹7.25/unit). Billing cycles also differ: MSEDCL bills monthly, while MGVCL bills monthly, BESCOM bills monthly, MPCZ bills monthly.

Tips to reduce your MSEDCL bill

  • Where practical, keep usage below your next slab threshold — the marginal units above ₹9.56/unit cost the most.
  • For high-usage households, rooftop solar can offset your most expensive top-slab units — see the solar section above.

Energy saving tips for Maharashtra electricity bills

Switch to BLDC ceiling fans

BLDC motors typically use 60–70% less power than a regular induction-motor fan for the same airflow.

Choose BEE 5-star rated appliances

A 5-star AC, refrigerator or washing machine can use 20–30% less electricity than a 1-star model of the same capacity.

Set your AC to 24°C or higher

Each degree below 24°C typically adds 3–5% to an AC's power draw — 24°C with a fan running is usually just as comfortable.

Switch to LED lighting

LED bulbs use roughly 80% less energy than incandescent bulbs for the same brightness, and last far longer.

Unplug appliances on standby

TVs, set-top boxes and chargers left plugged in can draw a small standby load around the clock — unplugging them when not in use adds up over a billing cycle.

Net metering explained

Net metering lets a rooftop solar system export surplus power back to the grid through your existing meter, which runs in reverse. At billing time, your DISCOM credits the exported units against what you drew from the grid — you're billed only for the net difference. Combined with telescopic slabs, this typically offsets your most expensive units first.

About MSEDCL

  • 2005 — Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) unbundled under the Electricity Act 2003 into four companies: MSEB Holding Company, Mahagenco (generation), Mahatransco (transmission), and MSEDCL (distribution) — commonly called Mahavitaran or Mahadiscom.
  • Coverage — MSEDCL distributes power across almost all of Maharashtra, but not most of Mumbai city itself: BEST, Tata Power and Adani Electricity Mumbai hold the licences there, while MSEDCL covers some Mumbai suburbs (Mulund, Bhandup) and the rest of the state.

Does MSEDCL supply electricity to Mumbai?

Not for most of the city. Mumbai proper is served by three other licensees — BEST, Tata Power and Adani Electricity Mumbai — while MSEDCL covers the rest of Maharashtra plus a few Mumbai suburbs like Mulund and Bhandup. If your bill doesn't say MSEDCL or Mahavitaran, check which of the three Mumbai licensees you're actually on.

How to check and pay your bill

  1. 1Visit the MSEDCL Web Self Service portal or open the MahaVitaran app
  2. 2Enter your Consumer Number to fetch your current bill
  3. 3Verify the amount and pay via UPI, card or net banking
  4. 4Download the receipt for your records

Why use this calculator?

  • Free and instant — get an estimate in seconds, no signup or login required.
  • Real DISCOM tariff data — uses each state board's own published slabs, fixed charges, duty and FCA, not an all-India average.
  • Full itemised breakdown — see exactly how the energy charge, fixed charge, duty and any subsidy add up to your total.
  • Works both ways — enter units to get your bill, or enter a budget to see how many units it buys.
  • Available in English and Hindi everywhere, plus the state's own language for major states.
  • Kept current — every tariff page shows its effective-from and last-verified date, sourced from the DISCOM's own tariff order.

Available in Multiple Languages

This calculator is available in English, हिन्दी, मराठी. Switch anytime using the language menu at the top of the page — no need to redo your inputs.

  • Same verified tariff data in every language — nothing is approximated in translation.
  • Switch languages anytime from the menu at the top of the page.
  • Available in English and Hindi on every state page, plus the local language for major states.

Frequently asked questions

Does MSEDCL bill monthly or bi-monthly?

MSEDCL (Mahavitaran) bills domestic consumers every month, unlike Tamil Nadu’s TNEB which bills every two months.

Why is electricity duty so high in Maharashtra?

The Maharashtra government levies a 16% electricity duty on domestic supply — applied on energy, wheeling and fixed charges combined — which is among the highest in India.

Does this include the wheeling charge and FAC?

Not yet. The per-unit wheeling charge and the monthly Fuel Adjustment Charge are not modelled, so your actual Mahavitaran bill will be somewhat higher than this estimate.

Is there a free-units subsidy like Tamil Nadu?

No standing free-units scheme applies to general MSEDCL domestic consumers. A separate relief of up to 10% for households under 100 units/month is being phased in from FY 2026.

Why does my MSEDCL bill jump so much between 100 and 101 units?

MSEDCL’s slab rate nearly doubles at that boundary — ₹3.25/unit up to 100 units, then ₹6.14/unit for 101–300. Only the units above 100 are charged at the higher rate (it’s telescopic, not retroactive), but the jump is one of the steepest of any Indian DISCOM.

Does MSEDCL supply electricity to Mumbai?

Mostly no. Most of Mumbai city is served by BEST, Tata Power and Adani Electricity Mumbai, not MSEDCL. MSEDCL does supply some Mumbai suburbs, such as Mulund and Bhandup, and the rest of Maharashtra state.

How do I check or pay my MSEDCL bill online?

Pay via the official MSEDCL Web Self Service portal at wss.mahadiscom.in, or the MahaVitaran app. For queries, call the 24×7 toll-free helpline 1912 or 1800-233-3435.

What is MSEDCL/Mahavitaran, and how is it different from MSEB?

The Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) was unbundled on 6 June 2005, under the Electricity Act 2003, into four companies: MSEB Holding Co., Mahagenco (generation), Mahatransco (transmission) and Mahavitaran/MSEDCL (distribution) — the entity that bills domestic consumers today.