Surat: The state-run electricity distribution companies (discoms) in Gujarat have reported a sharp surge in profits over the past two financial years, driven largely by lower power procurement costs and the rapid expansion of solar energy. Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (DGVCL) recorded one of the most dramatic turnarounds, with its profit rising nearly 28 times, from Rs 76 crore in 2022–23 to Rs 1,966 crore in 2023–24, before settling at Rs 1,610 crore in 2024–25. Uttar Gujarat Vij Com...Read More

Gandhinagar: Under Kisan Suryoday Yojana (KSY), 17,018 villages, that is 98.66 percent of the villages in the state of Gujarat, are now receiving electricity during daytime hours. Under this scheme, 19.69 lakh farmers in Gujarat are benefiting from daytime power supply, the state government said in a press release. Speaking about Gujarat’s success in providing electricity to farmers during daytime hours, the Chief Minister said, “Due to the agriculture-friendly policies of Prime Minister Na...Read More

Gandhinagar: In a step to provide electricity to Gujarat citizens at lower rates, Energy and Petrochemicals Minister Kanubhai Desai announced that the state government has decided to reduce the fuel surcharge by 15 paise per unit starting July 2025. As per the decision, from July 1, 2025, the fuel surcharge on electricity consumption for all categories of consumers will be collected at a reduced rate of Rs. 2.30 per unit. This rate will remain in effect until any changes are made by the Gujarat...Read More

Ahmedabad: The peak power demand of Gujarat reached 25,987 MW on Friday, surpassing Thursday's demand of 25,930 MW by 47 MW within 24 hours. The peak, which was reached at around 3 PM, marks the highest power demand of the season, driven by the ongoing scorching heat as daytime temperatures soar between 42°C and 43°C in many cities. As citizens struggle against the extreme heat, continuous use of air conditioners, coolers, and electric fans is putting immense pressure on the power distributio...Read More