Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA)

This week’s #IEEMAGrowthSeries features Shri Kamran Rizvi, Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India. He highlighted the significant opportunity for India’s energy consumption to grow dramatically while acknowledging the key role IEEMA members play in expanding electrification. He further reinforced the Ministry's commitment to “Make in India” and local value addition. Sunil Singhvi | Vikram Gandotra | Siddharth Bhutoria | Hamza Arsiwala | Charu Mathur | Ministry Of Heavy Industries #IEEMA #GrowthSeries #PowerSector #ElectricalIndustry

It was an absolute honor to host Deputy Commandant Geetika Saxena (Retd.) earlier this month. Her extraordinary journey from the Indian Coast Guard to her current role as Senior Security Advisor at the U.S. Embassy is truly inspiring. Her powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and global security excellence deeply resonated with our team. Thank you for motivating us to expand our horizons and embrace a global perspective. Sunil Singhvi | Vikram Gandotra | Siddharth Bhutoria | Hamza Arsiwala | Charu Mathur | Deputy Commandant Geetika Saxena (Retd.) LSSGB | Aaryaa Srikanth Satyanarayana | Dr. Shivani Sharma | Ritu Shree | Poonam Pande #IEEMA #PowerSector #WomenInLeadership

In a remarkable display of industry's collaboration, the 10th edition of Metering India culminated with a wave of innovation and strategic breakthroughs following two days of dynamic discussions and exchanges. Bringing together the government officials and industry pioneers under the transformative theme 'Sustainable and Consumer-Centric Utilities Towards NetZero,' the conference discussed new pathways for utility excellence and consumer engagement. The event not only highlighted the urgent need for a resilient, consumer-focused energy sector but also marked a significant step towards a NetZero future, with actionable insights and collaborative solutions driving the industry forward. As Metering India 2024 concludes, the commitment to a sustainable and technologically empowered energy landscape is now stronger than ever. Bentec Ltd | Iskraemeco | Kimbal | Allied Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd. | Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd | Capital Group - India's Leading Electric, Gas & Water Meter Manufacturer | Eppeltone Engineers Pvt. Ltd. | Schneider Electric| HPL Electric & Power Ltd | Secure Meters Limited | AVON METERS PVT LTD | airtel | Linkwell Telesystems Pvt Ltd - VISIONTEK #MeteringIndia #SmartMerter #NetZero #PowerSector #Sustainability

The fifth and concluding technical session of Metering India 2024, "Cybersecure Digital Transformation of DISCOMS," brought together industry experts to deliberate the critical aspects of digital transformation within the power distribution sector. The session featured insightful research presentations on future strategies for utilities in the NetZero era, comprehensive security frameworks for AMI systems, quality assurance and testing of cybersecurity requirements, and architecture and systems approach imperatives for sustainable digital transformation of DISCOM. Sunil Singhvi | Vikram Gandotra | Siddharth Bhutoria | Hamza Arsiwala | Charu Mathur | Sandeep Beniwal | Sumedha Ganjoo | N. KISHOR NARANG | L K S RATHORE Lksr_2000 | Vivek Goel | Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd| Secure Meters Limited | ZERA GmbH #MeteringIndia2024 #SmartMetering #DISCOM #Cybersecurity

Consumer empowerment, widely recognized as the power sector's most crucial challenge, took center stage in the final panel discussion of 10th Metering India. The session explored the multifaceted barriers to smart meter adoption, stressing the imperative of educating consumers on the long-term benefits of smart meters. Experts underscored the need for the sector to adopt a more consumer-oriented approach, leveraging big data, predictive analytics, and digital engagement strategies to enhance trust, optimize energy usage, and drive the transition towards a more resilient, sustainable power grid. Sunil Singhvi | Vikram Gandotra | Siddharth Bhutoria | Hamza Arsiwala | Charu Mathur | Rajesh Bansal | SANDEEP DHAMIJA | HPL Electric & Power Ltd | REC Limited | BSES Rajdhani Power Limited | TATA Power #MeteringIndia2024 #IEEMA #SmartMetering #Consumer #Empowerment

Highlighting the industry's top priority, the final panel discussion at 10th Metering India focused on strategies for consumer empowerment in the evolving power sector. Dr. Saket Kumar, IAS, MD – UHBVN, shared valuable insights from his leadership in promoting smart meter adoption in Haryana, highlighting the challenges and successes of gaining local acceptance for this transformative technology. Sunil Singhvi | Vikram Gandotra | Siddharth Bhutoria | Hamza Arsiwala | Charu Mathur #MeteringIndia2024 #IEEMA #SmartMetering #Empowerment

'Strategic Approaches for Efficient Utility Operations,' a technical session at Metering India 2024, showcased cutting-edge research spanning Feeder Metering, DISCOM Tariff Regulations, Next-Gen Transmission Planning, and Power Quality Parameter Monitoring. The insightful papers presented, illuminated emerging solutions for optimizing utility operations while advancing sector-wide efficiency and sustainability goals. Sunil Singhvi | Vikram Gandotra | Siddharth Bhutoria | Hamza Arsiwala | Charu Mathur | Atul Bali | Dr. Vivek Chandra | ANIL KUMAR | Sanika Zope | Dr. Manish Wath | TATA Power | Government Engineering College, Aurangabad (Bihar) | Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co (Msedcl) #MeteringIndia2024 #IEEMA #SmartMetering #EnergyTransition

During a panel discussion at Metering India 2024, Mr. Sandeep Dhamija, CEO of Tata Power Plus, highlighted the challenges utilities are facing in AMI implementation. He also shared the proactive measures being taken by Tata Power Plus in Chhattisgarh to address these challenges. Sunil Singhvi | Vikram Gandotra | Siddharth Bhutoria | Hamza Arsiwala | Charu Mathur | SANDEEP DHAMIJA | TATA Power #MeteringIndia2024 #IEEMA #SmartMetering #AMI

Mr. Ashutosh Goel, MD & CEO of Allied Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd., highlighted the significant opportunities IoT presents for the smart metering industry during the panel discussion on 'Trends and Technologies for the Future' at Metering India 2024. Sunil Singhvi | Vikram Gandotra | Siddharth Bhutoria | Hamza Arsiwala | Charu Mathur | Ashutosh Goel | Allied Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd. | SHIGU THOMAS #MeteringIndia2024 #IEEMA #SmartMetering #EnergyTransition

The technical sessions on Day 2 of Metering India 2024 commenced with a series of thought-provoking presentations under the theme “Metering: Beyond Tariff Metering.” Industry experts explored a wide range of innovative topics, including data solutions for new smart meter users, the role of smart meters in energizing blockchain technology, solar energy disaggregation techniques, and comprehensive performance analyses of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). The session emphasized the versatility of modern metering technologies and their potential to drive significant advancements in the energy sector. Sunil Singhvi | Vikram Gandotra | Siddharth Bhutoria | Hamza Arsiwala | Charu Mathur | Ashok Kumar Rajput | Sebastien Brun | Aurabind Pal | Mayank Amble | Shivakumar V | EDF International Networks | REC Limited | Bidgely #MeteringIndia2024 #IEEMA #SmartMetering #EnergyTransition #TariffMetering