Over the past decade, India’s commercial and industrial (C&I) power consumers have been stuck on a treadmill of rising electricity bills—paying more for less control. While they’ve stayed dependent on state DISCOMs and inflexible power purchase agreements (PPAs), the ground beneath the energy sector has shifted dramatically.

Back in 2015, industrial tariffs hovered around ₹5.75/kWh. Fast forward to today, and those same tariffs now average more than ₹8.25/kWh—a staggering 43% increase. And this isn’t just inflation. These rising rates are compounded by systemic inefficiencies, ballooning cross-subsidies, and opaque surcharges. Volatility isn’t a glitch in the system—it’s baked into it.

Meanwhile, renewable energy has quietly staged a revolution.

In 2015, the levelized cost of solar power (LCOE) was ₹7.00/kWh. Today, it’s dipped below ₹2.30/kWh—a 67% drop. Wind power followed a similar path, plummeting from ₹6.00/kWh to under ₹2.50/kWh. These aren’t hypothetical or future projections; this is the reality already playing out in the market.

So why are most industries still buying power the old way?

The Strategic Edge of Energy Ownership

The gap between the cost of renewable generation and industrial tariffs has never been wider. Yet most C&I players continue to lease their energy—locked into grid dependence and rising bills—rather than own it.

But a few early movers have broken free.

They’ve chosen to own their energy through models like Supercaptive Power—locking in low costs for 25 years, building long-term resilience, and turning power from a recurring liability into a capital asset. For them, electricity isn’t just an operating expense—it’s a strategic advantage.

Supercaptive models allow industries to:

1. Fix power prices for decades
2. Gain direct access to clean, cheap generation
3. Build energy independence
4. Decarbonize operations while boosting margins

This isn’t just a finance decision—it’s a transformation in how energy is perceived and leveraged by forward-thinking industries.

The Time to Pivot Is Now

The numbers are clear: the economics of power procurement have flipped. Renewable ownership isn’t just cleaner—it’s dramatically cheaper, smarter, and more secure. And yet, most industrial energy buyers are still playing by the old rules.

The question isn’t whether change is coming—it’s whether you’ll lead it or follow.

Let’s talk about how OKAGA Supercaptive can help you take back control of your energy future.