Eastern Power Distribution Company Of Andhra Pradesh Limited (Apepdcl)

What Eastern Power Distribution Company Of Andhra Pradesh Limited (Apepdcl) does

APEPDCL is a Government of Andhra Pradesh-owned power distribution utility distributing electricity and providing retail supply services to 73.7L+ active consumers across 11 districts of eastern Andhra Pradesh (Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Kakinada, Alluri Sitharamaraju, Anakapalli, DR.B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, and Parvathipuram Manyam). The company was formed on March 31, 2000 as a successor entity when APSEB was unbundled under the AP Electricity Reform Act 1998, and holds the exclusive distribution license for its territory under the Electricity Act 2003, with tariffs set by the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC). The entire share capital (Rs. 121.23 Cr across 12,12,25,329 equity shares of Rs. 10 each) is held by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, with nominee directors from REC Limited and Power Finance Corporation Limited.

APEPDCL operates one of the larger DISCOM distribution networks in India, comprising 145,000+ km of distribution lines, 1,044 x 33/11 kV substations, 680 x 33kV feeders, 4,845 x 11kV feeders, and 350,098 distribution transformers, with peak demand reaching 5,101 MW. The technology backbone includes SAP Business Suite for HANA EHP 8 (upgraded from EHP 4 on Oracle), SCADA across 28 substations in Visakhapatnam, an Outage Management System monitoring 3,169 feeders, GIS mapping, R-DAS for real-time data acquisition, and Advanced Metering Infrastructure with 15-minute interval smart meter data transmission. Service reliability stands at 99.8% with distribution losses at 5.61% for FY 25-26 (down from prior benchmarks), and the company is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 certified.

APEPDCL's revenue model is based on APERC-regulated retail electricity tariffs across LT and HT consumer categories, with usage-based monthly billing and revenue from energy charges, fixed/demand charges, and applicable surcharges. Power is procured under PPAs from APGENCO, NTPC, and renewable sources including upcoming waste-to-energy plants. The customer base is segmented into domestic (mass-market residential), agriculture (including 7.5 Lakh SC/ST consumers receiving free power up to 200 units/month), HT industrial and commercial (served via dedicated HT mobile app and single-window clearance), solar/renewable (rooftop and virtual net metering), and public lighting/government consumers. Service delivery operates through an omnichannel model — company portal, Android/iOS apps, government MEESEVA/AP Online/CSCs/E-Seva counters, Rajiv EPDCL section offices, 10 ATP machines, ECS auto-debit, and a 24/7 IVRS call center at 1912 — with a forward-looking technology roadmap including an AI Enabled Interoperable Utility Intelligence Platform (RFP August 2026), expanded AMI, and integration of distributed energy resources.

Name

Eastern Power Distribution Company Of Andhra Pradesh Limited (Apepdcl)

Legal name

Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited

Website

https://apeasternpower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

APEPDCL is a Government of Andhra Pradesh-owned electricity distribution utility distributing power to 7.37 million consumers across 11 districts of eastern Andhra Pradesh through a regulated tariff model, 145,000+ km of distribution infrastructure, and an SAP/SCADA/AMI-based digital stack.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electricity Distribution

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Supply + DER/Virtual Power Plant Bundles (Solar, Storage, DR) (EUAGABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grid Interconnection & Collector Substation EPC (Utility-Scale Renewables) (EUAEABAK), Public Carrier Connectivity & Managed Services for Utility WAN (MPLS, DIA, APN) (EUADAIAG)

Keywords

• Electricity distribution
• Power distribution utility
• Smart metering services
• Net metering programs
• Energy retail supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Electricity Distribution and Retail Supply: APEPDCL distributes electricity and supplies power to consumers across 11 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Revenue is generated through retail electricity tariffs approved by APERC, encompassing charges for energy consumption, fixed/demand charges, and applicable surcharges (FSA, CSS). The company procures power from generators including APGENCO, NTPC, and renewable energy sources under power purchase agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

APEPDCL distributes and retails electricity across 11 districts in eastern Andhra Pradesh, serving over 7.37 million active consumers through 145,000+ km of distribution lines, 1,044 substations, 680 x 33kV feeders, 4,845 x 11kV feeders, and 350,098 distribution transformers. The company procures power from generators including APGENCO, NTPC, and renewable energy sources under power purchase agreements, then delivers it through LT (Low Tension) and HT (High Tension) connections to domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and public lighting consumers. The offering is supported by digital services including smart metering infrastructure with 15-minute interval data transmission, an online portal, mobile apps, automated chatbot, and a 24/7 IVRS call center.

Product overview

APEPDCL operates as a power distribution utility serving 11 districts in eastern Andhra Pradesh with a network infrastructure including 73.7L+ active consumers, 145K+ KM distribution lines, and 1044 substations. The company's digital product portfolio centers on its consumer web portal (apeasternpower.com) and mobile apps (Android/iOS) which together provide a unified platform for LT and HT consumer services. Key products include Smart Meter Infrastructure with real-time data acquisition, Net Metering for solar consumers, PM-Surya Ghar solar registration, Prepaid electricity service, and Energy Calculator tools. Supporting infrastructure products include Outage Management System (OMS), R-DAS real-time monitoring, SCADA for substations, and an automated chatbot for customer service. Payment services span ECS auto-pay, ATP machines, and integration with government portals (E-Seva, AP Online, Mee-seva). The utility has also launched dedicated apps for HT industrial consumers and virtual net metering for shared solar installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LT Electricity Distribution and Retail Supply Core electricity distribution and retail supply service for Low Tension (LT) consumers including domestic, commercial, industrial (small), agricultural, and public lighting categories across 11 districts in eastern Andhra Pradesh.
• HT Electricity Distribution and Retail Supply High Tension (HT) electricity distribution service for industrial and large commercial consumers, including dedicated feeders, scheduled interruption visibility, day-wise demand tracking, and EoDB single-window clearance for new connections.
• New Connection Services (LT and HT) Online and offline application service for new electricity connections, applicable to both LT and HT consumer categories. Includes load change, name change, restoration of supply, and LT-to-HT conversion requests.
• Smart Meter Infrastructure Digital electricity meters that record energy usage in real-time intervals and transmit consumption data automatically to APEPDCL servers every 15 minutes, enabling accurate billing, faster outage detection, and bidirectional net metering for solar consumers.
• Net Metering Service (Solar) Bidirectional metering service for rooftop solar consumers that records surplus solar power exported to the grid and power drawn when solar generation is insufficient, enabling consumers to receive credits for excess generation.
• PM-Surya Ghar Solar Registration Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• 73.7L+ Active Consumers served across 11 districts
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jindal Urban Waste Management (Visakhapatnam) Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 December 2025APEPDCL (along with APSPDCL) signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Jindal Urban Waste Management for a waste-to-energy plant to be developed and operated in Andhra Pradesh. The plant has a processing capacity of approximately 3,093 tonnes of solid waste daily. This partnership supports APEPDCL's renewable energy procurement and waste management objectives for the state.
• Antony Lara (Waste-to-Energy Developer)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 December 2025APEPDCL (along with APSPDCL) signed Power Purchase Agreements for four new waste-to-energy plants to be developed and operated by Jindal and Antony Lara. Combined processing capacity of approximately 3,093 tonnes of solid waste daily. Electricity generated will be procured by APEPDCL and APSPDCL.
• APGENCO (Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation)coreTechnology or IntegrationAPGENCO is the state power generation company. APEPDCL procures power from APGENCO under power purchase agreements. Both entities are part of the Andhra Pradesh power sector reform structure, with APGENCO generating electricity that APEPDCL distributes to end consumers.
• APTRANSCO (Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh)coreTechnology or IntegrationAPTRANSCO handles the transmission network in Andhra Pradesh. APEPDCL receives power through APTRANSCO's transmission infrastructure and both entities coordinate on wheeling, load dispatch, and grid management. APEPDCL's SCADA and grid synchronization systems interface with APTRANSCO's state load despatch center.
• APSEEDCO (Andhra Pradesh State Energy Efficiency Development Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPSEEDCO partners with APEPDCL for energy efficiency programs including LED bulb distribution (DELP program - 79.20 Lakh LED bulbs), 5-star rated distribution transformers, and electric vehicle adoption through EESL. APEPDCL's energy conservation awards are coordinated with APSEEDCO.
• EESL (Energy Efficiency Services Limited)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEESL, a joint venture of PSUs, partnered with APEPDCL for adoption of 40 electric vehicles under a dry lease agreement. This initiative is part of APEPDCL's green energy and energy efficiency program.
• APERC (Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission)coreOthersAPERC is the statutory regulatory body for the power sector in Andhra Pradesh. APEPDCL operates under APERC's regulatory framework, including tariff determination, licensing, standards of performance, and consumer grievance redressal. APERC issued practice directions simplifying behind-the-meter rooftop solar regulations for APEPDCL.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• NHPC Limited: NHPC is a central public-sector hydroelectric generator whose PPAs are procured by DISCOMs including APEPDCL. Relevant as a power-procurement counterparty that shapes APEPDCL's input cost base under its PPA portfolio.
• Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC): PFC is a Government of India financial institution that nominees a director to APEPDCL's board and is a key lender to Indian DISCOMs. Relevant as a financial counterparty, REC/PFC-style funding intermediary, and comparator for the capex funding model that supports APEPDCL's infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL): TPDDL is a publicly regulated private DISCOM in Delhi with comparable licensee operations, advanced AMI/SCADA/OMS deployment, and loss-reduction track record. It serves as a benchmark for distribution-loss reduction and consumer digital service standards relevant to APEPDCL.
• Torrent Power Limited: Torrent Power operates integrated generation, transmission, and distribution licenses across Ahmedabad, Surat, Bhiwandi, and Agra with strong consumer digital services. Comparable as a multi-state DISCOM with smart metering and renewable procurement strategies similar to APEPDCL's roadmap.
• Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML): AEML is a private integrated licensee in Mumbai covering generation-procurement, distribution, and retail supply with significant AMI and rooftop solar programs. Comparable in licensee economics, scale of consumer base, and DER integration roadmap relevant to APEPDCL.
• CESC Limited: CESC is an integrated licensee in Kolkata with vertically integrated generation, distribution, and retail supply. Comparable in regulatory mechanics (state ERC, multi-year tariff), consumer service digital stack, and HT industrial customer mix.
• BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL): BRPL is a private DISCOM in Delhi with similar licensee status, AT&C reporting, and digital consumer interface (mobile apps, AMI, smart billing). Relevant benchmark for urban HT industrial service standards and single-window industrial connection workflows.

Emerging players

• India Power Corporation Limited: India Power operates licensed distribution in Asansol and Haldia with a focus on niche licensee operations, smart metering, and renewable integration. Comparable as a smaller-scale licensee with similar regulatory mechanics and AMI-driven consumer services.

Direct peers

• Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APSPDCL): APSPDCL is APEPDCL's sister DISCOM, jointly signing the Jindal and Antony Lara waste-to-energy PPAs and jointly submitting filings. Both are 100% Government of Andhra Pradesh-owned distribution utilities that resulted from the same APSEB unbundling, making it the most direct operational and structural peer.
• Telangana State Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSNPDCL): TSNPDCL is a state-owned DISCOM serving northern Telangana with a similar licensee model under a state electricity regulator. Comparable in regulatory framework, consumer-base scale, agriculture cross-subsidy burden, and reliance on state government subsidy releases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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