Punjab
State / UT
PSPCL
Utility Board
₹3.49/unit
1 Unit Rate
4 covered
Categories
Tariff by Connection Category
Domestic (Residential)
| Slab Range (kWh) | Rate/Unit |
|---|---|
| 0–100 | ₹3.49 |
| 101–300 | ₹5.84 |
| 301–above | ₹7.30 |
Detailed Charges
Commercial
| Slab Range (kWh) | Rate/Unit |
|---|---|
| 0–500 | ₹6.89 |
| 501–above | ₹7.75 |
Detailed Charges
PRIMARY — PSPCL Non-Residential Supply (NRS), 'Upto 7 kW' load slab, FY2025-26 Schedule of Tariff (Annexure-A, Table 6.2 of PSERC Tariff Order dated 28.03.2025), via PSPCL Commercial Circular No. 06/2025 (docs.pspcl.in). Larger NRS loads have different rates/charges not modelled here: 'Above 7kW & upto 20kW' has the same energy rates but fixed charge ₹110/kW; 'Above 20kW/kVA up to 100kVA' is flat ₹6.75/kVAh with fixed ₹130/kVA; 'Above 100kVA' is flat ₹6.96/kVAh with fixed ₹140/kVA.
Industrial
| Rate | Rate/Unit |
|---|---|
| All units | ₹5.82 |
Detailed Charges
PRIMARY — PSPCL LT Industrial 'Small Power' category (load up to 20 kVA), FY2025-26 Schedule of Tariff: flat ₹5.82/kVAh (not slabbed), fixed charge ₹110/kVA/month (note: rate is per kVA of demand, not per kW, though modelled here via the perLoad/perKW field). Source: Annexure-A, Table 6.2 of PSERC Tariff Order dated 28.03.2025, via PSPCL Commercial Circular No. 06/2025 (docs.pspcl.in). 'Medium Supply' (20-100kVA: ₹6.25/kVAh, fixed ₹145/kVA) and 'Large Supply' (>100kVA: ₹6.60-6.82/kVAh) categories not modelled.
Agriculture
| Rate | Rate/Unit |
|---|---|
| All units | ₹6.70 |
Detailed Charges
PRIMARY — PSPCL Agricultural Pumpset (AP) tariff, FY2025-26: ₹6.70/kWh metered, with no separate fixed/demand charge (AP is explicitly excluded from PSPCL's Two-Part Tariff fixed-charge structure per General Conditions of Tariff). An alternative flat unmetered rate of ₹492/BHP/month is also permitted for AP connections but not modelled here. Source: Annexure-A, Table 6.2 of PSERC Tariff Order dated 28.03.2025, via PSPCL Commercial Circular No. 06/2025 (docs.pspcl.in).
Punjab Tariff Structure Explained
Punjab 1 Unit Rate
For domestic electricity consumers in Punjab, the initial 1 unit rate starts at ₹3.49 per kWh for consumption within the first slab per monthly billing cycle.
Tariff Categories
The tariff schedule for Punjab covers 4 consumer categories:
- Domestic (Residential) — for households.
- Commercial — for shops and businesses.
- Industrial — for factories and manufacturing units.
- Agriculture — for irrigation and farm-pump connections.
Fixed Charges and Other Charges
On top of unit energy rates, PSPCL bills can include:
- A fixed or demand charge, based on connection parameters.
- Meter rent, where applicable.
Electricity Bill Calculation
To estimate your Punjab electricity bill by hand:
- Multiply your monthly consumption in kilowatt-hours (units) by the applicable slab rate for each band.
- Add the fixed or demand charge.
- Add electricity duty and any fuel cost adjustment that applies.
Or skip the arithmetic with our PSPCL electricity bill calculator.
Applicable Electricity Board
These electricity tariff rates are applicable for consumers in Punjab served by PSPCL.
State / UT
Punjab
Electricity Board
PSPCL
Last Updated
29 August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest electricity tariff rates in Punjab?
The latest verified tariff rates for Punjab are structured by connection category (Domestic (Residential), Commercial, Industrial and Agriculture) as shown in the tables above, sourced from Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL)'s published tariff schedule effective 1 April 2025.
How do I calculate my Punjab electricity bill online?
Use our dedicated PSPCL bill calculator — enter your units consumed and connection type for an itemised, slab-by-slab estimate including fixed charges and electricity duty.
Why is my Punjab electricity bill higher than the energy charges alone?
In addition to per-unit slab rates (energy charges), your bill includes other components such as fixed/demand charges, meter rent and electricity duty (tax).
How often are these electricity tariff rates updated?
Electricity tariff rates in India are typically revised periodically by the respective State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC). We update our tariff data as soon as new orders are verified — see the "last verified" date on each category card above.
What is the price of 1 unit of electricity in Punjab?
The rate for the first slab of Domestic electricity in Punjab is ₹3.49 per unit. This rate may increase as consumption moves into higher slabs — see the Domestic (Residential) table above for the full slab structure.
Does PSPCL offer a separate tariff for Commercial or Industrial connections?
Yes — see the Commercial, Industrial and Agriculture categories above for their own slab rates and fixed charges, distinct from the Domestic tariff.