Railways staring at higher electricity costs after SC rules it qualifies as ‘consumer’

Railways staring at higher electricity costs after SC rules it qualifies as ‘consumer’

Indian Railways faces increased electricity costs following a Supreme Court ruling. The court declared the national transporter a "consumer" under the Electricity Act, making it liable for cross-subsidy and additional surcharges on open access power. This decision impacts the railways' operating ratio and power procurement expenses, overturning previous exemptions.

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