Water
Closing the Gap: Reducing non-revenue water critical to improving ULB finances
The water sector is at a critical juncture, witnessing large investments, policy reforms and infrastructure upgrades aimed at strengthening water […]
Technology Focus
Water
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 […]
Gas
Views of Suresh P. Manglani: “The gas sector in India has seen a monumental transformation over the years”
Gas is emerging as a critical component of the energy mix in the country. Government initiatives, regulatory reforms and significant […]
Technology Focus
Steady Gains: Distribution segment sees gradual progress amid policy-led reforms
India’s power distribution segment remains at the centre of ongoing power sector reforms, as its operational efficiency and financial viability […]
Technology Focus
Distribution Reforms: Progress under the RDSS
The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) marks a shift towards outcome-linked reforms in the distribution segment, with a focus on […]
Technology Focus
Structural Shift: Key trends and new discom strategies to improve costs and efficiency
The distribution segment is a critical infrastructure component in the power sector as it is the last-mile link that transmits […]
Technology Focus
Managing Power Flows: Challenges in renewable energy integration at the distribution level
Integrating renewable energy into distribution systems has emerged as a priority for India’s power sector as the energy transition moves […]
Technology Focus
Discom Digitalisation: Moving to data-led planning and predictive operations
Digitalisation of discoms is increasingly being positioned as a key imperative of distribution reform. Digitalised systems allow discoms to move […]
Water
Optimising Assets: Initiatives to reduce inefficiencies in water pipeline networks
India’s pipeline infrastructure across the water and wastewater sector is undergoing rapid expansion and technological transformation. The current trajectory is […]
Water
Sustainable Pathway: Digital solutions to build climate-resilient water infrastructure
India’s water infrastructure is under increasing strain due to climate change, marked by erratic monsoons, frequent floods and droughts, rapid […]
Gas
Smart Gas Networks: Integrating advanced technologies into CGD operations
City gas distribution (CGD) networks consist of extensive interconnected underground pipelines that deliver piped natural gas (PNG) and compressed natural […]
Gas
Transforming Asset Management: Enhancing CGD operations through technology deployment
India has witnessed a notable expansion of the city gas distribution network (CGD), which now spans across 307 geographical areas […]
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Smart Insights: Meter data analysis redefining discom operations
Smart meters have become the cornerstone of India’s power distribution modernisation, enabling utilities to move towards a more digital, data-driven […]
Technology Focus
Mixed Progress: Improvements and achievements under the RDSS
Over the past few years, India’s electricity distribution segment has witnessed increased policy attention aimed at addressing structural challenges and […]
Technology Focus
Safeguarding the Grid: Cybersecurity imperatives for India’s smart meter roll-out
Smart meters, forming the backbone of the modern electricity distribution ecosystem, are driving operational efficiency, transparency and consumer empowerment. Yet, […]
Technology Focus
Making Headway: Efforts to improve metering, billing and collection efficiency
India’s smart metering market is on the cusp of exponential growth. Following the success of various pilot projects across the […]
Technology Focus
Reforming Distribution: Draft amendment bill seeks to bring in competition and ensure discom health
The Ministry of Power has released the much-awaited draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill comes at a crucial juncture […]
Technology Focus
Levelling Up: India Energy Stack seeks to unify the country’s power assets
India’s power sector has been undergoing a digital transformation. While a range of technologies across the value chain have been […]
Gas
Digital Shift: Technology trends redefining the oil and gas sector
The oil and gas (O&G) sector is undergoing a technological transformation, driven by the imperative to enhance operational efficiency across […]
Technology Focus
Funding EV Charging: Investment models, policy incentives and challenges
As part of its policy of decarbonisation, the government hopes that at least 30 per cent of private vehicles will […]