Kerala announces electricity tariff hike of 16 paise per unit
The Kerala government has announced a 16 paise per unit increase in electricity tariffs for the 2024-25 financial year, effective from December 5, 2024. An additional hike of 12 paise per unit will follow in the 2025-26 financial year. This marks the fifth tariff increase under the Pinarayi government’s tenure since 2016. Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty stated that the hike is minimal and will not impact household budgets. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) had…