FTCCI hosts awareness program on new kVAh Billing Regulation

FTCCI hosts awareness program on new kVAh Billing Regulation

Hyderabad, September 11, 2025 : An Awareness Program on the recently introduced kVAh Billing Regulation for Telangana Businesses was held at FTCCI on Wednesday.

Sri Sikinder Reddy Thandra, Co-Founder & CEO, Coral Innovations Pvt. Ltd., was the key speaker at the program. Speaking on the occasion, he said:

“The shift to kVAh billing is not just about paying electricity bills differently—it is about how efficiently enterprises use power. Businesses that do not actively manage their Power Factor risk hidden costs and a steep rise in energy expenses. With smart monitoring and corrective measures, companies can not only avoid penalties but also turn energy efficiency into a competitive advantage.”

Optimising the electricity bill must be everyone’s priority, he added.

Telangana DISCOMs have recently introduced kVAh-based billing for all commercial and industrial consumers. This new regime makes Power Factor management a critical area for every enterprise. A low or leading PF not only increases costs but also places an unnecessary financial burden on industries.

R. Ravi Kumar, President of FTCCI, said: “FTCCI, as the voice of trade and industry, felt it is important to create awareness among our members and the larger business community on this transition. Today’s program has been specially designed to provide insights into billing implications, share practical solutions, and showcase case studies that will help businesses reduce hidden penalties and improve efficiency in power usage.”

Giving his introductory remarks, P. Vijay Gopal Reddy, Co-Chair – Energy Committee, FTCCI, said: “The shift from kWh to kVAh billing is not just a technical adjustment; it is a paradigm change in energy cost management. For businesses, especially SMEs and industries with high power usage, understanding this change is crucial. If ignored, it can silently increase power bills by 10–20% without any increase in consumption. But with proper awareness and corrective action, it can also become an opportunity to optimise costs and improve operational efficiency. Our objective of this program is to equip you with the right knowledge, practical tools, and real-time examples so that your businesses can adapt smoothly to this regulation.”

KK Maheshwari, Senior Vice President of FTCCI, was among the 100-plus attendees who graced the occasion.