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Polaris Smart Metering Secures INR 710 Cr Funding from British International Investment for Smart Meter Rollout

The funding will support deployment of 2.2 million smart meters in West Bengal, boosting India’s digital energy infrastructure and accelerating power distribution reforms.

Smart Meters | April 17, 2026 | By News Bureau 581

Polaris Smart Metering Secures INR 710 Cr Funding from British International Investment for Smart Meter Rollout

The funding will support deployment of 2.2 million smart meters in West Bengal, boosting India’s digital energy infrastructure and accelerating power distribution reforms.

Smart Meters | April 17, 2026 | By News Bureau 581

Genus Power Deploys One Crore Smart Meters Under RDSS Across Nine States

Genus Power has installed one crore smart meters as an AMISP under RDSS, with 2.5 crore meters operational nationwide, supporting India’s grid modernisation and digital power reforms.

Smart Meters | February 12, 2026 | By News Bureau 1165

Adani Energy Solutions Becomes First Indian Company to Install 1 Crore Smart Meters

AESL achieves 1 crore smart meter installations ahead of schedule under RDSS, reinforcing India’s power distribution digitalisation drive, with another 1 crore meters planned in the next financial year.

Smart Meters | February 05, 2026 | By News Bureau 1445

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 Meters | February 03, 2026 | By EI News Network 2021

Apraava Energy secures USD 92 Million from British International Investment and Standard Chartered to Install Smart Meters

Apraava Energy signed financing agreements with BII for INR 4005 million (~USD 46 million) and another agreement for INR 4004 million (~USD 46 million) with Standard Chartered. The combined facility will support the growth of Apraava’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) footprint and contribute to India’s energy transition goals.

Smart Meters | December 03, 2025 | By News Bureau 1357

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 Meters | July 23, 2025 | By EI News Network 5808

Power Ministry Seeks RDSS Extension Till FY28 Amid Slow Progress

The Power Ministry has sought a two-year extension for the INR 3 lakh crore Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) till FY28 due to slow progress, especially in smart meter installations. The scheme aims to enhance power distribution efficiency and reduce AT&C losses nationwide.

Smart Meters | March 17, 2025 | By EI News Network 3577

WBERC Releases Draft Regulations for Grid Interactive Rooftop Solar PV Systems

The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission has released draft regulations for grid-interactive rooftop solar PV systems. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments, suggestions, and objections by 14th November 2024.

Smart Meters | October 10, 2024 | By EI News Network 2537

KERC Issues Guidelines for Integrating Smart Modules in Existing Meters

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has recently issued guidelines for distribution licensees to successfully implement smart modules in existing digital/static meters.

Smart Meters | September 03, 2024 | By EI News Network 2204

Articles

Blending AI and IoT: The Future of Smart Grids to Cut Electricity Costs and Carbon Emissions

As the global landscape undergoes a massive transformation, energy prices are skyrocketing, and managing how we use electricity is more important than ever. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the scale of wastage is increasing global...

Smart Meters | November 06, 2024 | By News Bureau 701

Interviews

Smart Meters Central to RE Integration & Demand-Side Management in India, Says Jitendra Agarwal

Jitendra Kumar Agarwal, Joint Managing Director at Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd.

Smart Meters | February 06, 2026 | By Abha Rustagi 1285

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 Meters | February 21, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi 1434

Smart Meters | February 19, 2025 | By Aishwarya 2337

Smart Meters | November 08, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi 1806


 
 
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