Assam Power Distribution Company

What Assam Power Distribution Company does

Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) is a Government of Assam public limited company incorporated in 2003, following the unbundling of the Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) into separate generation, transmission, and distribution entities. Registered as CIN U40109AS2003SGC007242, APDCL serves as the state-owned, AERC-regulated distribution licensee for Assam, distributing electricity across the state through a grid of substations, transformers, and distribution lines, with field operations across Upper Assam districts and a headquarters at Bijulee Bhawan, Paltan Bazar, Guwahati.

The company serves residential (LT category), commercial and industrial, and institutional consumers across Assam, with consumer-facing digital delivery anchored by the myBijulee mobile application (Android and iOS), the APDCL EasyPay online payment portal, and the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) portal — supported by a 24x7 1912 customer helpline. Core offerings include postpaid monthly billing at AERC-approved rates, prepaid smart-meter recharges (with active postpaid-to-prepaid conversion underway for LT smart-meter consumers), new connection applications, and grievance redressal. APDCL also acts as the state implementing agency for central government schemes including PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, SAUBHAGYA, IPDS, DDUGJY, UDAY, PM KUSUM, AKASHDEEP, and the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).

Commercially, APDCL generates revenue from regulated electricity tariffs set by the Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC), supplemented by subsidy fund flow under government schemes such as PM Surya Ghar (Rs 41.67 crore disbursed to 9,289 beneficiaries in flood-affected areas as of November 2025). It recently secured multilateral and private-sector capital commitments — notably a Letter of Award to Adani Power (November 2025) for a 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical thermal plant under the DBFOO model, Asian Development Bank funding for a 1,000 MW solar project, and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank funding under RDSS — and has filed a petition with AERC to enable peer-to-peer solar energy transactions for LT domestic consumers.

Name

Assam Power Distribution Company

Legal name

Assam Power Distribution Company Limited

Website

https://apdcl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) is the Government of Assam-owned, AERC-regulated monopoly utility that distributes electricity to residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional consumers across Assam via postpaid and smart-prepaid billing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electricity Distribution

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Demand Response & Dynamic Pricing Enablement (AMI-Enabled) (EUADAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Incentives, Grants & Program Administration (Auctions, Tenders, IRA/ITC/PTC Advisory) (EUAMAAAJ)

Keywords

• Electricity distribution
• Power utility services
• Smart prepaid metering
• Consumer billing services
• Government utility

Headquarters

HQ city

Guwahati

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Electricity Distribution and Sales: APDCL generates revenue by distributing and selling electricity to consumers across Assam under regulated tariff rates approved by Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC). Revenue is collected through monthly electricity bills for postpaid consumers and prepaid meter recharges for smart meter customers.
2. PM Surya Ghar Scheme Fund Disbursement: APDCL receives and disburses government subsidies under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana scheme, transferring funds directly to beneficiary bank accounts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

APDCL distributes and sells electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial consumers across Assam under tariffs regulated by the Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC). Services include both postpaid monthly billing and prepaid smart meter recharges, supported by the myBijulee mobile application, the EasyPay online payment portal, and the Consumer Grievance Redressal Portal. The company also implements central government schemes such as PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar, SAUBHAGYA, IPDS, DDUGJY, UDAY, and PM KUSUM as the state-level implementing agency.

Product overview

Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) operates as a government of Assam public limited company providing electricity distribution services across Assam. The company offers a unified suite of consumer-facing digital services centered around its myBijulee mobile application (available on Android and iOS), the APDCL EasyPay online payment portal, and the Consumer Grievance Redressal Portal. Core offerings include prepaid and postpaid electricity billing, meter recharge, new connection applications, and complaint registration. Supporting schemes encompass PM Surya Ghar, RDSS, and the 1000 MW Solar Project. Internal systems like the Contract Management System and APDCL RMS support operational efficiency. The company is transitioning LT postpaid connections with smart meters to prepaid mode.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• myBijulee Mobile Application Mobile application available on Google Play and Apple App Store that allows electricity consumers across Assam to pay electricity bills, view bills, recharge prepaid meters, check smart prepaid balances, register complaints, and apply for new connections.
• APDCL EasyPay Online Payment Portal Web-based payment portal at apdclrms.com enabling Assam electricity consumers to pay electricity bills online and recharge prepaid meters through a unified payment interface.
• APDCL Consumer Grievance Redressal Portal (CGRF) Online portal hosted by APDCL under the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum enabling electricity consumers to file grievances, track complaint status, and access supporting documentation related to complaint resolution.
• Prepaid Electricity Services Prepaid electricity meter service for Assam consumers enabling advance recharge via mobile app, web portal, or physical vouchers, with smart prepaid balance checking and voucher reprinting capabilities.
• Postpaid Electricity Services Postpaid electricity supply and billing service with monthly bill issuance based on metered consumption at AERC-approved tariff rates, with online bill viewing, online payment, and conversion options to prepaid smart metering.
• New Electricity Connection Application Online service that allows prospective electricity consumers across Assam to apply for new electricity connections through the APDCL website, with status tracking via the Check Application Status facility.
• Composite Billing Service for Bulk Consumers Dedicated billing service operated from the Composite Billing Office in Guwahati for commercial and industrial bulk consumers requiring higher load capacities and commercial tariff rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Power restoration achieved for 75% of initially affected consumers within 11 days during 2026 flood response
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adani PowercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025Adani Power received a Letter of Award from Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd to develop and operate a 3,200 MW (4x800 MW) ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Assam under the DBFOO (Design, Build, Finance, Own, Operate) model. Phased commissioning scheduled from December 2030 with full completion by December 2032. This is a major power generation partnership to address Assam's electricity supply requirements.
• PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (Central Government)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPDCL is the implementing agency for the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana rooftop solar scheme in Assam, disbursing central subsidies to eligible domestic consumers. The company transfers funds directly to beneficiary bank accounts.
• Asian Development Bank (ADB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADB is funding the 1000 MW Assam Solar Project being implemented by APDCL. Terms of Reference have been issued for engagement of national NGO for implementation of Resettlement and Indigenous Peoples Plan (RIPP) under this project.
• Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIIB is providing funding for APDCL projects under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), supporting infrastructure upgrades and loss reduction initiatives.
• SAUBHAGYA Scheme (Central Government)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPDCL implements the SAUBHAGYA (Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana) scheme for achieving universal household electrification in Assam.
• Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPDCL executes IPDS projects for strengthening of power distribution infrastructure in urban areas of Assam.
• Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPDCL implements DDUGJY for rural electrification and strengthening of rural power distribution infrastructure.
• Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPDCL participates in UDAY scheme for financial and operational turnaround of state power distribution companies.
• PM KUSUM Scheme (Central Government)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPDCL implements Component A of PM KUSUM scheme for installation of solar pumps and grid-connected renewable power plants.
• AKASHDEEP SchememinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPDCL executes AKASHDEEP scheme for installation of LED bulbs, tubes, and energy-efficient equipment under domestic lighting programme.
• Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAERC is the statutory regulatory body that approves APDCL's tariff rates and operational regulations, playing a critical role in the company's revenue model and service standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• BSES Yamuna Power: Reliance Infrastructure-owned electricity distribution licensee serving Central and East Delhi. Same business model as APDCL: licensed distribution monopoly with regulated tariffs and consumer-facing digital services.
• Tata Power Delhi Distribution (TPDDL): Joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Delhi distributing electricity in North and Northwest Delhi. Comparable to APDCL as a regulated distribution utility operating in a defined urban service area with digital billing and smart meter programs.
• Adani Electricity Mumbai: Adani Group electricity distribution licensee serving Mumbai suburbs. Directly comparable to APDCL as a regulated Indian distribution utility; also the parent of APDCL's 3,200 MW generation partner, Adani Power.
• Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM): State-owned electricity distribution utility serving Karnataka. Closely comparable to APDCL as an Indian state DISCOM with similar regulated tariff structure, government schemes (SAUBHAGYA, DDUGJY, IPDS), and consumer-facing digital portals.
• BSES Rajdhani Power: Reliance Infrastructure-owned electricity distribution licensee serving South and West Delhi. Directly comparable to APDCL as an Indian state/area DISCOM with regulated tariffs, digital billing, and government oversight.

Broad incumbents

• Torrent Power: Privately held Indian integrated power company with generation, transmission, and distribution franchises in multiple states. Comparable to APDCL for distribution but with private-sector efficiency norms.
• CESC Limited: Integrated Indian power utility with licensed distribution in Kolkata and surrounding areas. Comparable to APDCL for distribution operations but with a private, listed ownership structure.
• Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. (MSEDCL): Largest state DISCOM in India serving Maharashtra. Comparable to APDCL in regulatory model and service offerings but at much greater scale, providing a benchmark for Indian state distribution utilities.

Emerging players

• TP Renewable Microgrid: Tata Power subsidiary focused on distributed solar microgrids in rural and underserved Indian markets. Comparable to APDCL's rooftop solar and rural electrification schemes but with a distributed-energy, off-grid delivery model.

Regional players

• North Eastern Electric Supply Company (NESCO): State DISCOM operating in Odisha. Comparable to APDCL as another Indian state distribution utility with similar regulatory and operational profile, though serving a different geographic region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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