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Uttar Pradesh Gears Up for Peak Summer with 34,000 MW Power Plan
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation outlines strategy to meet rising demand through thermal capacity, MoUs and power exchanges, aiming for uninterrupted electricity supply across the state.
Smart Metering | April 20, 2026 | By News Bureau | 512
India’s Smart Meter Deployment Touches 5.28 Crore Under RDSS
India’s RDSS programme has installed 5.28 crore smart meters to improve billing, reduce losses and modernise power distribution.
Smart Metering | February 03, 2026 | By EI News Network | 2070
NPTI Signs MoU with AIDA for Capacity Building in Power Distribution Sector
National Power Training Institute (NPTI) has signed an MoU with the All India Discom Association (AIDA) to deliver advanced training and capacity-building programmes for strengthening India’s power distribution sector.
Smart Metering | September 01, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1274
Government Accelerates Smart Meter Deployment Under RDSS Scheme
The Power Ministry reported 3.46 crore smart meters installed across India, with 20.33 crore sanctioned under RDSS, aiming to boost operational efficiency and cut losses in the power sector.
Smart Metering | July 23, 2025 | By EI News Network | 5827
Rajasthan Seeks Central Support for Smart Metering, Battery Storage Initiatives
Rajasthan’s Energy Minister Heeralal Nagar has urged the central government to implement a 60:40 cost-sharing model for smart meters and provide financial assistance for battery storage projects to enhance DISCOM viability and meet peak power demand efficiently.
Smart Metering | February 28, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1541
Schneider Electric India Wins Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Indian Company of the Year Award
Following an in-depth analysis of the metering industry, Frost & Sullivan has awarded Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd., the Indian subsidiary of Schneider Electric, with the 2024 Indian Company of the Year Award.
Smart Metering | December 30, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi | 2032
Kerala Requests Additional Allocation of Power from NTPC Barh
The Kerala government has requested an extension of power allocation from NTPC Barh until June 2025 and additional support to meet the state’s growing demand, particularly as it positions itself to attract data centres and expand renewable energy, hydro, and battery storage initiatives.
Smart Metering | December 23, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1463
Andhra Pradesh Seeks Central Support on Thermal Power Infra and VGF Support for BESS
The Andhra Pradesh government has sought central assistance on power allocation, coal linkage, renovation of older thermal units, and viability gap funding (VGF) for battery energy storage systems (BESS) during Union Power Minister Manohar Lal's review of the state's power and urban development sectors.
Smart Metering | December 09, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1592
Projects Worth INR 2.77 Lakh Cr Sanctioned Under RDSS for Loss Reduction and Smart Metering: Lal
Minister of Power Manohar Lal informed the Lok Sabha that projects worth INR 2.77 lakh crore have been sanctioned under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to reduce losses and implement smart metering, achieving 17 percent progress so far.
Smart Metering | November 29, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2941
IEEMA Hosts 10th Metering India Conference Focused on Smart Metering for Net Zero
IEEMA hosts the 10th Metering India Conference, themed 'Sustainable and Consumer-Centric Utilities towards Net Zero,' highlighting smart metering’s role in empowering consumers and driving sustainability. The event features five sessions exploring challenges and solutions for a sustainable energy future.
Smart Metering | November 21, 2024 | By EI News Network | 3872
Articles
Smart Metering Technology in India: Need and Scope
The electricity demand in the country is expected to grow rapidly and almost double by 2030. To support this increasing energy demand the government has focused on expanding our energy mix and incentivised installation on non-fossil fuel-based energy...
Smart Metering | January 25, 2021 | By News Bureau | 4181
Interviews
Airtel Business Leading Smart Energy Revolution with IoT-Driven Solutions
Sharat Sinha, Director & CEO at Airtel Business
Smart Metering | April 04, 2025 | By Aishwarya | 1421
EESL’s 15-Year Journey: UrjaVeer, Smart Metering, and the Future of Energy Efficiency
Animesh Mishra, CGM and Head (Sales & CCPR) at Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
Smart Metering | February 21, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi | 1440
Innovations in Grid Management: Tata Power-DDL’s Advanced Technologies
Kiran Gupta, Chief - Customer Experience, Commercial, Govt. Affairs, EAC & Consumer Litigation at Tata Power-DDL
Smart Metering | December 31, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi | 1895
Advancements in Smart Grids and Smart Metering: EESL’s Vision for Smarter, Greener India
Animesh Mishra, Chief General Manager, Head (Sales & CCPR) at Energy Efficiency Services Limited
Smart Metering | November 07, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi | 1823
Our view is that 2024 is expected to be a watershed year for smart metering
Ganesh Lakshminarayanan, CEO – India at Airtel Business
Smart Metering | February 27, 2024 | By News Bureau | 2058
Rutvi Sheth
Director
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CMD
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Chairman
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Founder and Director
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VP - Solar and Storage
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