Adani Electricity registered 1,166 first information reports (FIRs) against perpetrators of power theft in FY25 as against 974 FIRs in FY24, the power utility said in a release.
This decisive action has resulted in a 77 basis points reduction in AT&C losses, bringing them down to 4.70 per cent in FY25 from 5.47 per cent in FY24.
This achievement positions Adani Electricity among discoms with the lowest AT&C losses nationwide, especially considering its extensive network and diverse consumer base, the release noted.
Highlights of anti-theft drive in FY25
- Adani Electricity conducted 37,424 mass raids, marking a 41 per cent increase compared to 26,628 such raids in FY24.
- This intensified vigilance also reflects a 20 per cent increase in FIRs and a 44 per cent increase in odd-timing raids (including early morning, late evening, and holiday raids).
- There was a 3 per cent increase in the number of power theft cases booked.
- During the raids, 60.90 tonnes of illegal wires were recovered. A total theft of 23.76 million units, amounting to Rs.44.92 crore was assessed.
Non-bailable offense
Stealing electricity is a non-bailable offense. Under Section 135 of the Electricity Act 2003, an offender can be punished with a fine, a jail term of up to three years, or both, once proven guilty. Adani Electricity actively collaborates with police authorities to conduct regular mass raids, apprehend offenders, and confiscate equipment used for power theft, the release said.
Also read: Adani Electricity inaugurates 220kV digital substation in Mumbai