# How much does an electrician charge in India?

> An electrician in India charges ₹150–₹400 for a light fixture install, ₹200–₹500 for a fan install, ₹300–₹800 for MCB tripping diagnosis, ₹400–₹1,000 for switchboard replacement, and ₹1,000–₹2,500 for inverter+battery setup (labour only). Metros add ~25–30%.

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**Updated:** 2026-07-03  
**Trade:** electrician  

## Answer

Electrician pricing in India is per-job for standard residential work. Small installs (light fixture, doorbell, smart switch) are ₹150–₹500 flat. Fan installation is ₹200–₹500. Switchboard replacement (6-point standard board) is ₹400–₹1,000. Materials are almost always separate — the electrician either sources at cost + 10% markup or the customer buys directly.

Diagnosis work is priced differently. MCB tripping diagnosis, wiring inspection, or short-circuit hunt is ₹300–₹800 per visit. That covers finding the issue; the actual fix is quoted separately. Point-wiring (new socket, new switch, or a new AC point) is ₹500–₹1,200 per point base rate.

Bigger projects — inverter+battery setup, EV charger install, whole-house rewiring — are priced per installation or per sq ft. An inverter with a 150Ah battery setup is ₹1,000–₹2,500 for labour (hardware ₹15,000–₹40,000 separate). A full 2BHK rewiring runs ₹18,000–₹45,000 for labour, another ₹25,000–₹60,000 for wire, MCBs, switchboards.

Metros run ~25–30% above the pan-India base. Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi are the most expensive. Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Chennai are close to base. Tier-3 cities sit 10–15% below. A ₹1,200 point wiring in Indore is typically ₹1,500–₹1,560 in Bangalore.

## Data

**Electrician charges in India by job type (2026)**

| Job | Base rate (₹) | Metro rate (₹) | Tier-3 rate (₹) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Light fixture install | 150–400 | 195–520 | 128–340 |
| Doorbell / smart switch install | 200–500 | 260–650 | 170–425 |
| Fan installation | 200–500 | 260–650 | 170–425 |
| Switchboard replacement (6-point) | 400–1,000 | 520–1,300 | 340–850 |
| MCB tripping diagnosis | 300–800 | 390–1,040 | 255–680 |
| New point wiring (per point) | 500–1,200 | 650–1,560 | 425–1,020 |
| AC point wiring (15A) | 800–2,000 | 1,040–2,600 | 680–1,700 |
| Inverter + battery setup | 1,000–2,500 | 1,300–3,250 | 850–2,125 |

## Frequently asked

### How much does an electrician charge per visit in India?

Minimum visit charge is ₹200–₹500 in most Indian cities. This covers the first diagnosis or a single small install. Metros add ₹100–₹200.

### What is the electrician charge per point in India?

New point wiring (a new switch or socket including running the wire) is ₹500–₹1,200 per point at base city rates, ₹650–₹1,560/point in metros. Includes labour only — wire and switch cost extra.

### How much does an electrician charge for AC installation wiring?

AC point wiring (dedicated 15A line with MCB) is ₹800–₹2,000 per point base, ₹1,040–₹2,600 in metros. This is separate from the AC installation itself, which is charged by the AC technician.

### Do electricians charge a callout fee?

Yes for pure diagnosis calls (₹200–₹500). If the fix is done during the same visit, most electricians roll the callout into the job price rather than double-billing.

### What are electrician charges per day in Bangalore?

Electrician per-day rate in Bangalore is ₹780–₹3,250/day in 2026 (pan-India base ₹600–₹2,500 × 1.3 Bangalore multiplier). Used for multi-day site jobs like new-flat wiring.

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