Distribution companies (DISCOMs) owed power generators ₹717.5 billion (~$8.51 billion) in total dues for the monthly billing cycle in April 2025, according to the Ministry of Power’s payment ratification and analysis portal PRAAPTI.

The DISCOMs owed power generators ₹528.6 billion (~$6.17 billion) in March.

The outstanding dues, excluding the latest monthly dues of ₹444.42 billion (~$5.27 billion), are ₹273.07 billion (~$3.24 billion).

The overdue before the trigger date is ₹272.72 billion (~$3.23 billion), after which the amount will increase by ₹343.3 million (~$4.07 million) because of the late payment surcharge.

The trigger date is one month after the payment due date or two and a half months after the generating company presents the bill, whichever is later.

The DISCOMs are allowed to pay the outstanding amount in up to 48 installments.

Uttar Pradesh DISCOMs had the highest dues at ₹98.41 billion (~$1.16 billion), followed by Maharashtra at ₹65.64 billion (~$779.2 million) and Andhra Pradesh at ₹60.04 billion (~$712.72 million).

Gujarat’s DISCOMs continued to top the Ministry of Power’s thirteenth annual integrated ratings, with all four DISCOMs retaining their A+ ratings. Four of the top-rated DISCOMs are from Gujarat, three from Odisha, two from Haryana, and one each from Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. All Andhra Pradesh and Telangana DISCOMs were downgraded in the latest ratings.

In November last year, the Grid Controller of India released an updated procedure to implement the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) Rules 2022 and subsequent amendments. The procedure applies to intra-state and inter-state generators, licensees, and distribution entities, focusing on payment security, power scheduling, and addressing non-payment scenarios.

In October last year, the Ministry of Power issued the Electricity Distribution (Accounts and Additional Disclosure) Rules to improve transparency in financial disclosures and support regulatory compliance for DISCOMs. The rules aim to ensure financial safeguards against long-term defaults by mandating provisions for receivables and enforcing the reporting of trade receivable days.