OREANDA-NEWS. Provides lowest tariffs for residential consumers using 300 units and below in Mumbai and in India

Mumbai: Tata Power, India's largest integrated power utility, has always been a leading service provider and a reliable power company in the city of Mumbai. In addition to providing 24/7 quality power, Tata Power has consistently ensured lowest tariff for Mumbai residential consumers using up to 300 units of power per month. Serving around 4.5 lakh consumers in Mumbai, Tata Power is the fastest growing power utility in the city and has achieved its sustainability intent of 'leadership with care' demonstrating 'care for its customers'. Tata Power consumers using electricity below 300 units category enjoy lowest tariff not only in the city but across the country. Tata Power's tariff as approved by the state regulator is fixed charge at Rs40 and variable charge at Rs2.13 for 0-100; and fixed charge at Rs75 and variable charge at Rs3.62 for 101-300 units.

As per the tariff orders for the three key power distribution utilities operating in Mumbai (excluding MSEDCL which also distributes power across limited pockets in suburban Mumbai), out of the total consumer base of around 40 lakh households, more than 70 percent fall in the category of those consuming 300 units or less per month.

Thus, the low tariff from companies such as Tata Power for such consumer category is a boon for the common man of Mumbai. Out of Tata Power's total consumer base of around 4.5 lakh, consumers below 300 units account for almost 65 percent of Tata Power's total consumers in the city.

Tata Power has continuously tried to bring consumers a choice and has given them foremost priority. Tata Power aims to deliver the best customer service for the city of Mumbai by continuously introducing new and innovative customer care solutions. The company has also done steady network expansion within the city with a focus on 11 clusters post receiving permission from MERC on August 22, 2012.

Speaking on this initiative Mumbai power distribution scenario, Mr Padmanabhan, executive director, operations, Tata Power stated, “Our efforts in providing the most affordable tariffs to residential consumers despite challenges is a benchmark for electricity service providers in Mumbai and in India. We thoroughly validate Tata Power's commitment to offering 'Mumbaikars' reliable and uninterrupted power supply at competitive prices in years to come. Tata Power is committed to bringing down tariff through ongoing efforts by building its own network. We will continue our efforts towards supplying consumers with efficient, affordable, 24x7 power at maximum convenience. We are thankful to the consumers of Mumbai for choosing Tata Power as their electricity service provider and for their immense trust in us.”