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Accurate estimates for Maharashtra · MSEDCL
Estimated monthly bill
₹1,239.24
| 1–100 @ ₹3.25 × 100 | ₹325.00 |
| 101–300 @ ₹6.14 × 100 | ₹614.00 |
| Energy charge | ₹939.00 |
| Fuel cost adjustment (₹0/unit) | ₹0.00 |
| 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 charge + ₹150.00 fixed charge + ₹150.24 duty.
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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
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
- 1Select your state — it's pre-selected for this page
- 2Enter the units consumed shown on your bill, or your meter readings
- 3Choose your connection phase (single or three) if applicable
- 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.
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 duty | 16% |
Effective from 1 April 2025 · Verified 29 August 2026 · source order
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
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.
Fuel cost adjustment (FCA)Set by DISCOM₹0.00+
A ₹0/unit pass-through surcharge that tracks the DISCOM's power-purchase cost. It applies equally to every consumer on this tariff and isn't something you can reduce by changing usage.
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
| Component | What it is | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Energy charge | Units × slab rate, telescopic | ₹3.25–₹9.56/unit |
| Fixed charge | Flat, independent of usage | ₹150 |
| Electricity duty | State government levy | 16% |
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.
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Tools that cut your bill
Swap CFL for LED bulbs
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See the full comparison →How does MSEDCL compare?
MSEDCL
Maharashtra
Top slab rate
₹9.56/unit
Base slab
₹3.25
Slabs
4
Billing
monthly
Duty
16%
MGVCL
Gujarat
Top slab rate
₹5.20/unit
↓ 46% cheaper than MSEDCL
Base slab
₹3.05
Slabs
4
Billing
monthly
Duty
0%
BESCOM
Karnataka
Top slab rate
₹8.60/unit
↓ 10% cheaper than MSEDCL
Base slab
₹5.90
Slabs
3
Billing
monthly
Duty
0%
MPCZ
Madhya Pradesh
Top slab rate
₹7.25/unit
↓ 24% cheaper than MSEDCL
Base slab
₹4.25
Slabs
4
Billing
monthly
Duty
0%
Top Slab Rate Comparison
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.
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. Estimate your solar payback →
About MSEDCL
The Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) was unbundled on 6 June 2005, under the Electricity Act 2003, into four separate companies: MSEB Holding Company, Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. (Mahagenco), Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co. (Mahatransco), and Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) — commonly called Mahavitaran or Mahadiscom — which handles billing and distribution.
MSEDCL distributes power across almost all of Maharashtra, but not most of Mumbai city itself: BEST, Tata Power and Adani Electricity Mumbai hold the distribution licences there, while MSEDCL covers some Mumbai suburbs (such as Mulund and 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
- 1Visit the MSEDCL Web Self Service portal or open the MahaVitaran app
- 2Enter your Consumer Number to fetch your current bill
- 3Verify the amount and pay via UPI, card or net banking
- 4Download the receipt for your records
Official portal
wss.mahadiscom.in (MSEDCL Web Self Service)
Helpline
1912 / 1800-233-3435 (24×7)
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.