India’s power distribution sector is set for a Rs 11.2 trillion overhaul by 2035, with smart metering moving from hardware upgrades to measurable outcomes. The Central Electricity Authority says digital infrastructure, automation, and AI/ML will power intelligence-driven operations, boosting reliability, improving billing efficiency, and reducing losses, as India targets over 10 crore smart meters by FY27.
Energy engineering startup Kimbal Pvt Ltd raised $22 million in Series B funding led by GEF Capital Partners, with Niveshaay doubling down via a follow-on round. The company plans to invest in product development across power quality, energy management and battery storage, while advancing its Advanced Metering Infrastructure vertical and manufacturing, plus selective international expansion.
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Kritsnam Technologies is building DWAS, a “Defensible Water Accounting System” that treats water like financial data. Instead of relying on estimates, it uses smart ultrasonic meters, cloud validation, traceable digital records, and audit-ready compliance workflows. The result: more defensible reporting as regulators tighten groundwater rules and companies face ESG disclosure pressure.
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