https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=15749 The Survey identifies electricity pricing and market integration as central reforms: current complex end use tariffs, below cost average tariffs in some cases, and high industrial rates distort price signals and hinder open access. Cross subsidy surcharges and non price measures balance DISCOM equity and access but impede a nationwide market. There is scope for progressive tariff design to lower charges for poorer households while raising revenue from wealthier ones, and for simplifying tariffs. State regulators and governments must implement these reforms with central facilitation to achieve market integration, reduce industry burdens, and support renewable expansion. en-us Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:37:35 +0530 Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:37:35 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=15749 The Survey identifies electricity pricing and market integration as central reforms: current complex end use tariffs, below cost average tariffs in some cases, and high industrial rates distort price signals and hinder open access. Cross subsidy surcharges and non price measures balance DISCOM equity and access but impede a nationwide market. There is scope for progressive tariff design to lower charges for poorer households while raising revenue from wealthier ones, and for simplifying tariffs. State regulators and governments must implement these reforms with central facilitation to achieve market integration, reduce industry burdens, and support renewable expansion. News - Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:37:35 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=15749