Perspective

India’s city gas distribution (CGD) sector has witnessed notable expansion over the years, driven by supportive government policies and rising […]

Circular Approach: Recycling and reuse potential of wastewater and sludge

By Rohit Kakkar, Deputy Adviser, Public Health and Environmental Engineering, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs India’s urban water management […]

Building Cyber Resilience: AI-powered defence strategies for OT networks

By Sumeet Sharma, Vice President, Automation, Communications and Protections, Adani Energy Solutions Limited OT networks and vulnerabilities OT networks are […]

BSES: Consumer-centric utilities emerge as the next frontier of power sector transformation

In an interview with Smart Utilities, Abhishek Ranjan, Chief Executive Officer, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), discussed the company’s key […]

Views of Guillaume Dourdin: “Water will soon be too valuable to use only once”

With a legacy dating back to 1853, Veolia, globally regarded as a leader in environmental solutions, has steadily expanded its […]

Views of Pankaj Jain: “The inclusion of natural gas under GST remains the most important pending reform”

As India seeks to raise the share of natural gas in the overall energy mix, there is a critical shift […]

Next Growth Phase: Priorities, plans and policy expectations for the CGD sector

In recent years, India’s city gas distribution (CGD) sector has witnessed calibrated growth, increased utilisation of existing assets and a […]

“APEPDCL is a digital pioneer in distribution”: Views of Prudhvitej Immadi

The power distribution sector is undergoing a structural transformation as utilities seek to balance efficiency, reliability and long-term sustainability. Speaking […]

Views of Arun Kumar Singh: “ONGC’s exploration strategy will push new frontiers”

December 2025

India’s energy landscape is evolving rapidly due to increasing demand, urbanisation and industrial growth. Over the past year, the sector […]

Strong Pipeline Backbone: Key to building a gas-based economy

On a map of India, pipelines are just thin lines. On the ground, they are steel and polyethylene arteries, carrying the lifeblood of an economy in transition. India’s energy sector is in the midst of a defining transformation. […]

Rising Gas Demand: CGD to fuel sector growth

The Government of India has set a target to increase the share of natural gas from 6 per cent to 15 per cent in the energy basket, with the objective of reducing carbon emissions and tackling air pollution. […]

Views of Hardeep Singh Puri: “The E&P sector has an investment potential of $100 billion by 2030”

The oil and gas sector plays a key role in meeting the country’s energy needs. However, India, one of the […]

Plugging the Gaps: Reforms to make discoms financially viable

By Arun Kanchan, Former Director/CEO, Torrent Power, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited, BSES Yamuna Power Limited and Bajaj Energy Limited; and […]

Views of Saurav Kumar Shah: “Smart meters are beginning to yield measurable operational gains”

India’s smart metering programme is progressing at an accelerated pace, emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s distribution sector reforms. […]

Smart Metering Momentum: Progress, challenges and the road ahead

By Atul Bali, Director, National Smart Grid Mission and Expert Group on Smart Metering India’s energy distribution landscape is undergoing […]

Smart Monitoring: Technology-driven strategies to reduce non-revenue water