Mumbai : In a major crackdown on electricity theft, Adani Electricity has registered 1,166 First Information Reports (FIRs) in the Financial Year 2024-2025, a significant rise from 974 FIRs in the previous fiscal year. This aggressive action has resulted in a notable reduction in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses, bringing them down to 4.70% from 5.47%.
The company announced on Tuesday, July 8, that it conducted 37,424 mass raids in FY 2024-25, marking a 41% increase over the previous year. The intensified vigilance also led to a 20% rise in FIRs and a 44% spike in odd-timing raids, including early morning, late evening, and holiday operations.
As a result of these efforts, 60.90 tons of illegal wires were seized, and power theft amounting to 23.76 million units – valued at ₹44.92 crore – was assessed. The vigilance team uncovered four major power theft cases during the year:
April 2024: A construction company in Ghatkopar was found drawing electricity illegally from the meter’s incoming terminal. An FIR worth ₹40.50 lakh was registered at Pant Nagar Police Station.
January 2025: An adhesive manufacturing unit in Andheri was caught using unauthorized electricity. The theft was valued at ₹51.09 lakh, and an FIR was filed at Kherwadi Police Station.
February 2025: A printing and packaging business in Andheri tampered with its meter using shunt wires. The theft amounted to ₹32.04 lakh. An FIR was registered at Kherwadi Police Station.
March 2025: A gym in Govandi was found tapping all three electricity phases directly from the main meter cabin despite having two official connections. The theft was worth ₹38.36 lakh. An FIR was lodged at Govandi Police Station.
Under Section 135 of the Electricity Act 2003, power theft is a non-bailable offense, punishable by a fine, imprisonment of up to three years, or both.
Adani Electricity highlighted that power theft, particularly in congested areas like slum clusters, places immense pressure on existing infrastructure, resulting in frequent cable and transformer failures and higher maintenance costs.
“Power theft unfairly burdens honest, paying consumers,” said an Adani Electricity spokesperson. “Our intensified efforts this year have not only helped reduce AT&C losses but also protected our infrastructure and consumers. We remain committed to delivering reliable and affordable electricity to every Mumbaikar.”
The company emphasized that the reduction in AT&C losses is a direct result of its aggressive campaign against power theft and vowed to continue strengthening its vigilance in vulnerable areas.
