Gurugram, Faridabad industry bodies urge tariff parity with neighbouring states
Industrial representatives from Gurugram and Faridabad, affiliated with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), have urged the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) to align the state’s industrial power tariffs with those in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. They submitted a comparative report, arguing that Haryana’s higher industrial tariffs hurt competitiveness and deter investment. HERC member Mukesh Garg said the commission can only act on formal petitions under the Electricity Act, 2003. He advised…