Perspective
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 […]
Perspective
Perspective
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. […]
Perspective
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 […]
Water
Smart Monitoring: Technology-driven strategies to reduce non-revenue water
India’s water sector is leveraging technology and digital solutions to meet rising demand sustainably. Smart metering, digital monitoring and network […]
Water
Ensuring Water Security: Progress under Odisha’s Drink from Tap mission
By Debabrata Mohanty, Director Project, WATCO, and Chinmaya Tripathy, Chief Executive Officer, Ecometrix Odisha’s Drink from Tap (DfT) mission is […]
Gas
Clean Energy Transition: CGD sector gears up for a gas-based economy
The city gas distribution (CGD) sector in India has witnessed significant infrastructure growth in recent years. This transformation has been […]
Gas
Views of Anjani Kumar Tiwari: “Natural gas is the fuel of the future”
At a recent India Infrastructure conference, Anjani Kumar Tiwari, member of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), reaffirmed […]
Gas
Alternative Fuel: Emerging opportunities for LNG in the transport sector
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is emerging as a game changer in the transport sector, particularly for long-haul trucking and bunkering. […]
Perspective
Views of Arun Mahesh Babu: “Renewable energy is a growing focus area”
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL), catering to the northern parts of Gujarat, is one of the top-performing discoms in […]
Water
From Source to Tap: Bridging the NRW gap
By Shivanshu Chauhan, Partner, PwC; Arun Sharma, Associate Director, PwC; and Shivani Saxena, Manager, PwC With water scarcity posing a […]
Water
Smart Management; Digital and AI-driven solutions for optimising water use
India is not alone in its rising water crises, especially in recent years. If anything, it is severely hit due […]
Water
Transforming Urban Centres: Digital developments under key government schemes
Dr Ajit Salvi, Director, Regional Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies, AIILSG, Mumbai India’s urban landscape is undergoing a significant […]
Gas
Interview with Anjani Kumar Tiwari: “Tariff reform is the foremost priority”
The oil and gas sector in India is expanding at a fast pace owing to the significant increase in energy […]
Gas
Views of Bhaskar Jha: “Digitalisation is crucial for survival and growth in the oil and gas industry”
Digitalisation has become critical in today’s business landscape, especially within the city gas distribution (CGD) sector, where operational efficiency, customer […]
Perspective
Views of Rahul Dwivedi: “The RDSS has made a significant impact on discoms’ performance”
The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) is a flagship programme of the Indian government, which was launched in FY 2021 […]
Water
Water security: Focus on quality supply by private players and utilities
Ensuring equitable, uninterrupted and quality water supply is central to achieving water security. In line with this, there is growing […]
Water
Interview with D. Thara: “AMRUT 2.0 seeks to transform urban areas into resilient, water-secure environments”
With India urbanising at a rapid pace, there is mounting pressure on the water system. The government has launched various […]
Water
Interview with Dr Chandra Bhushan Kumar: “The JJM has been a transformative initiative”
Growing water demand, coupled with limited water resources, has underlined the need for an efficient water supply network. The government’s […]
Gas
Growth Momentum: Recent developments in the oil and gas sector
By Prashant Vasisht, Senior Vice President and Co-Group Head, ICRA Limited The role of the hydrocarbon sector is vital in […]
Water
Smart Supply Solutions: Technology adoption under the JJM
Digitalisation is emerging as a key pillar for achieving water resilience and improving operational efficiency in water management. Government programmes […]