Bihar shop electricity bill calculator
For shops, offices, clinics and other small businesses on the NDS-I/NDS-II non-domestic tariff. Enter your units and load to see the bill line by line.
- Billed monthly
- Order dated 18 March 2026
- Rates checked 15 October 2026
Enter your units to see the bill.
Shop tariff
2.1 NDS-INon-domestic - ruralVerified
| Units | Rate |
|---|---|
| All units | ₹7.79 /kVAh |
Slabs counted on units per month (all units).
ToD (mandatory with smart meter, or contract demand > 10 kW): 09-17 h
80% of normal energy rate
ToD: 17-23 h (evening peak)
110% of normal energy rate (120% for NDS-I, NDS-II, LTIS-I, LTIS-II)
ToD: 23-09 h
normal energy rate
Fixed charge: ₹60 per kVA (or part) per month
Slabs merged in FY 2026-27 (was 8.21 above 100).
Source: BERC Tariff Order for NBPDCL & SBPDCL, FY 2026-27 (Case Nos. 50/2025 & 51/2025, common order dt 18-03-2026): approved retail tariff without Govt subsidy (printed p.514-515) and Appendix-1 Tariff Schedule, printed p.514. Open the order
2.2.1 NDS-IINon-domestic - contract load up to 0.5 kWVerified
| Units | Rate |
|---|---|
| All units | ₹7.73 /kWh |
Slabs counted on units per month (all units).
ToD (mandatory with smart meter, or contract demand > 10 kW): 09-17 h
80% of normal energy rate
ToD: 17-23 h (evening peak)
110% of normal energy rate (120% for NDS-I, NDS-II, LTIS-I, LTIS-II)
ToD: 23-09 h
normal energy rate
Fixed charge: ₹150 per connection per month
Fixed charge cut from Rs 200.
Source: BERC Tariff Order for NBPDCL & SBPDCL, FY 2026-27 (Case Nos. 50/2025 & 51/2025, common order dt 18-03-2026): approved retail tariff without Govt subsidy (printed p.514-515) and Appendix-1 Tariff Schedule, printed p.514. Open the order
2.2.2 NDS-IINon-domestic - contract demand above 0.5 kW up to 70 kWVerified
| Units | Rate |
|---|---|
| All units | ₹7.73 /kVAh |
Slabs counted on units per month (all units).
ToD (mandatory with smart meter, or contract demand > 10 kW): 09-17 h
80% of normal energy rate
ToD: 17-23 h (evening peak)
110% of normal energy rate (120% for NDS-I, NDS-II, LTIS-I, LTIS-II)
ToD: 23-09 h
normal energy rate
Fixed charge: ₹300 per kVA (or part) per month
Slabs merged in FY 2026-27 (was 8.93 above 100).
Source: BERC Tariff Order for NBPDCL & SBPDCL, FY 2026-27 (Case Nos. 50/2025 & 51/2025, common order dt 18-03-2026): approved retail tariff without Govt subsidy (printed p.514-515) and Appendix-1 Tariff Schedule, printed p.514. Open the order
Example bills
| Units per month | Bill | Average per unit |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | ₹1,673.00 | ₹16.73 |
| 200 | ₹2,446.00 | ₹12.23 |
| 300 | ₹3,219.00 | ₹10.73 |
| 500 | ₹4,765.00 | ₹9.53 |
| 1000 | ₹8,630.00 | ₹8.63 |
3 kW load, urban. Lines the calculator leaves out are listed alongside.
Not in this estimate
- BERC tariff without Government subsidy. The free units are for homes only.
- Energy is billed in kVAh except for urban loads up to 0.5 kW. The load is taken as kVA.
- Smart-metered shops are on ToD: 80% of the rate 09-17 h, 120% 17-23 h. This estimate uses the normal rate.
- Electricity duty and FPPAS not included.
Shop bill questions
What is the commercial electricity tariff in Bihar?
Shops and offices are billed under NDS-I/NDS-II non-domestic. The rates and fixed charge are in the table on this page, taken from BERC tariff order of 18 March 2026.
How much is a shop electricity bill for 300 units in Bihar?
About ₹3,219.00 for 300 units in a month with a 3 kW load. BERC tariff without Government subsidy. The free units are for homes only.
Is the shop tariff different from the home tariff?
Yes. Commercial rates are higher per unit, the fixed charge is usually higher, and state subsidies for homes do not apply.