The record
Written from the 1 report below. Nothing here is unsourced.
- Industrial bodies in Tamil Nadu, led by the Federation of Coimbatore Industrial Associations (FOCIA), met Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai to ask for a reduction in fixed electricity charges for MSMEs with LT-CT power connections.
- They said fixed charges have risen from ₹35 per KW earlier to ₹165 per KW now, raising production costs.
- They also sought exemption from the mandatory power factor requirement for micro and small units using less than 18 KW.
- The Chief Minister has assured that he will study the demand.
What to watch next
- Whether the state government announces a reduction in fixed electricity charges after studying the demand
- Any decision on exempting units using less than 18 KW from the mandatory power factor requirement
Coverage1
1 report
English national1
All filed from India
Named India · Chennai · MSMEs · Tamil Nadu · C. Joseph Vijay · Federation of Coimbatore Industrial Associations
The 1 report is listed beside the record.
Ask this story
Answers cite the reports above, or say they can't.