This will allow Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) to decrease Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses and provide consumers with immediate insights into their energy consumption.

Central to this initiative is the Vi Business IoT Smart Central platform, which provides comprehensive visibility and control across millions of connected meters. Drawing on over five years of experience managing smart meters in India, Vi Business has showcased its expertise in the field of AMI, by building scalable and resilient solutions for the evolving energy landscape.

Vi Business has developed structured methodologies for the pre- and post-onboarding of smart meters, ensuring seamless integration and rapid scalability across geographies. Employing telco-grade protocols, Vi Business guarantees comprehensive data protection for utilities and consumers. Additionally, the company operates a cutting-edge IoT Lab for rigorous pre-deployment testing and certification, enabling faster and more reliable AMI rollouts.

Commenting on the development, Arvind Nevatia, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Vi said, "We are pioneers in the smart meter energy ecosystem, first to deploy smart meters in 2018 and first to launch innovations like the IoT lab. We continue this commitment with an aim to deploy 12 million smart meters to reduce energy losses, improve efficiency and enhance consumer experience across India”.