BEST Mumbai Smart Meter Recharge — How to Recharge Online

Everything you need to recharge a Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) prepaid smart meter online — for South Mumbai – Colaba to Mahim/Sion and the rest of Mumbai Island City, plus a units-per-recharge estimate computed from the real BEST Mumbai tariff rates.

Recharge on the official BEST Mumbai portal ↗

How to recharge a BEST Mumbai smart meter

  1. 1
    Open the recharge channelRecharge on the official BEST Mumbai portal at www.bestundertaking.com, or through BBPS-enabled UPI apps (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm etc.) by selecting "BEST Mumbai".
  2. 2
    Enter your consumer / meter numberYou'll find it on your smart meter card, an old bill, or the meter's display.
  3. 3
    Pick an amountUse the table below to gauge roughly how many units your money buys.
  4. 4
    PayUPI, debit/credit card or net-banking — keep the payment receipt.
  5. 5
    Watch the balance updateThe balance usually updates within minutes; occasionally it can take a few hours. Check the meter display or the app.

How many units does a recharge buy on BEST Mumbai?

A rough estimate computed from BEST Mumbai's real domestic slab rates (₹2.02–₹11.25/unit). Remember — your prepaid balance doesn't only pay energy charges: fixed charges, FPPA and electricity duty are deducted daily too, so actual units will be somewhat lower.

Recharge amountApprox. units
₹200≈ 17 – 99 units
₹500≈ 44 – 247 units
₹1,000≈ 88 – 495 units
₹2,000≈ 177 – 990 units

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What happens when the balance runs low or out?

You get low-balance alerts (SMS/app notification) from the meter. If the balance goes negative, supply can be disconnected automatically — though most DISCOMs do not disconnect at night, on Sundays or on holidays (rules vary by DISCOM). Once you recharge, supply is normally restored automatically with no separate reconnection fee. Full details in our guide: prepaid smart meter disconnection rules →

BEST Mumbai smart meter recharge at a glance

DISCOMBrihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST)
State / UTMaharashtra
Service regionMumbai Island City
Official recharge portalwww.bestundertaking.com ↗
Domestic energy rate₹2.02 – ₹11.25 per unit
Tariff year2026-27

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Frequently asked questions

How do I recharge my BEST Mumbai smart meter?
Recharge on the official BEST Mumbai portal at www.bestundertaking.com, or through BBPS-enabled UPI apps (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm etc.) by selecting "BEST Mumbai". Pay by UPI, card or net-banking; the balance usually updates within minutes.
How many units does a ₹500 recharge give on BEST Mumbai?
BEST Mumbai's domestic rate spans ₹2.02–₹11.25 per unit, so ₹500 buys roughly 44–247 units — a little less after fixed charges, FPPA and duty are deducted.
What is the minimum recharge amount?
The minimum varies by DISCOM — the exact limit is shown on the official portal/app at recharge time. Rather than many small top-ups, one recharge sized to your typical monthly consumption is usually more convenient.
I recharged but power hasn't come back — what now?
After a successful payment, supply is normally restored automatically; give it a few minutes. If not, check the balance on the meter display, keep your receipt, and raise a complaint on 1912 or your DISCOM helpline.

General guidance — recharge channels, minimum amounts and disconnection rules vary by DISCOM. Always pay only on the official BEST Mumbai portal/app or a BBPS-enabled app; TheDiscomBill never asks for your account number, OTP or password. See recharge guides for every DISCOM →