EXPLAINED | What could Karnataka gain and lose if Tata Power gets a distribution licence

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Karnataka's electricity supply system currently operates under Escoms, with fixed geographic distribution licenses and no option for consumers to switch providers. The potential granting of a distribution license to Tata Power raises questions about benefits and drawbacks for the state's energy market and consumers.

Electricity supply in Karnataka is a system run by Escoms, where each area is assigned a fixed distribution company based on geography, with no option to switch even if the service is unsatisfactory