HPL Electric & Power Ltd has disclosed winning large orders for smart meters amounting to ₹370 crore (3.70 billion rupees). This large contract win is a reflection of the company's leadership in India's fast-growing smart energy management market.
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The orders comprise supply and installation of smart meters in several states
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This is in line with India's efforts to modernize its power distribution infrastructure
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The smart meters will facilitate real-time monitoring and effective energy management
HPL Electric's achievement in winning these orders indicates the growing use of smart grid technologies in India. The company's smart metering solutions are likely to be key in curbing power theft, enhancing billing accuracy, and overall grid efficiency.
This massive addition to HPL Electric's order book should be able to spur revenue and profitability of HPL Electric in the next quarters, possibly instigating good investor sentiment into the stock.
Sources: HPL Electric & Power Ltd regulatory filing to BSE and NSE, Economic Times, March 13, 2025