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Power discom is still heavily reliant on Tamil Nadu government’s financial support

The Comptroller and Auditor-General’s audit highlights that Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) continues to depend heavily on state funding, with the government mandated to absorb its losses since 2021‑22. Annual subsidies and grants average about ₹18,130 crore, while new Supreme Court directives could add another ₹11,800 crore per year for five years.