Delhi power rates may rise in April as govt prepares to clear discom dues

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Electricity rates in Delhi may increase from April. The Delhi government plans to pay over Rs 38,000 crore in pending dues to three power discoms. This payment is a result of a Supreme Court directive. The government intends to provide subsidies to lessen the impact on consumers. Regulatory assets have accumulated due to no tariff hike for a decade.