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BESCOM posts ₹293.62 crore profit despite free electricity scheme challenges
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) reported a net profit of ₹293.62 crore for the current quarter, even as the Griha Jyothi free electricity scheme faces hurdles.
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) announced a net profit of ₹293.62 crore for the current quarter, underscoring the utility's financial resilience.
The profit comes amid ongoing challenges of the Griha Jyothi free electricity scheme, which aims to provide subsidised power to low‑income households but has encountered operational and financial pressures.
BESCOM officials attributed the earnings to efficient cost management, higher revenue from commercial consumers and timely tariff adjustments.
The company affirmed its commitment to continue supporting the free electricity scheme while maintaining fiscal stability.
Industry analysts said the result highlights BESCOM's ability to balance social obligations with sound financial performance.
The profit comes amid ongoing challenges of the Griha Jyothi free electricity scheme, which aims to provide subsidised power to low‑income households but has encountered operational and financial pressures.
BESCOM officials attributed the earnings to efficient cost management, higher revenue from commercial consumers and timely tariff adjustments.
The company affirmed its commitment to continue supporting the free electricity scheme while maintaining fiscal stability.
Industry analysts said the result highlights BESCOM's ability to balance social obligations with sound financial performance.