Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi), on August 06, 2025, announced its plans to enable 12 million smart meters, nationwide within next three years.
In alignment with the India Smart Grid Mission, this extensive deployment will foster innovation in advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and internet of things (IoT) solutions, aiming to develop a digitally empowered energy ecosystem, enabling advanced and prepaid electricity meters. This will allow distribution companies (DISCOMs) to decrease Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses and provide consumers with immediate insights into their energy consumption.
Furthermore, Vi business has developed structured methodologies for the pre and post onboarding of smart meters, ensuring seamless integration and rapid scalability across geographies. Employing telecom 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, chief enterprise business officer, Vi, said, “We are pioneers in the smart metering and 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 end-to-end user experience across India”.
