Salzer Electronics Wins ₹1.92 Billion Smart Meter Order; Sauer Electronics Bags Project from Bengaluru Civic Body

Salzer Electronics Ltd and Sauer Electronics Ltd have both announced significant order wins, underscoring their growing presence in India’s rapidly evolving electrical and smart infrastructure sectors. While Salzer Electronics has secured a major ₹1.92 billion order for smart energy meters, Sauer Electronics has received a noteworthy order from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), further strengthening their positions as key players in the industry.

 

Salzer Electronics Secures ₹1.92 Billion Smart Meter Order:

Salzer Electronics Ltd has bagged a massive order worth ₹1.92 billion (₹192 crore) for smart energy meters from an Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP) in India. This order, among the largest in the company’s history, follows a previous ₹500 million order from the same client, reflecting strong customer trust and Salzer’s growing reputation in the smart metering sector.

 

Production Capacity and Strategic Vision:

With a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility capable of producing 4 million smart meters annually, Salzer is well-positioned to meet surging demand driven by the Government of India’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). The company’s expansion into smart meter manufacturing marks a strategic diversification from its traditional strengths in switchgears and electrical solutions.

 

Market Impact and Recognition:

The repeat order validates Salzer’s status as a key partner in India’s smart grid modernization efforts. The company’s leadership emphasized their commitment to quality and innovation, aiming to support the nation’s transition to efficient, reliable, and digitally enabled energy management systems.

 

Sauer Electronics Wins BBMP Order:

Sauer Electronics Ltd has been awarded a project by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the civic body responsible for Bengaluru’s municipal administration. While specific financial details were not disclosed, the order is seen as a testament to Sauer’s growing capabilities in delivering advanced electrical and automation solutions for urban infrastructure.

 

Insight

These high-value orders highlight the accelerating adoption of smart technologies in India’s power and civic infrastructure sectors. For Salzer Electronics, the ₹1.92 billion smart meter order cements its role as a leader in the smart metering revolution, while Sauer Electronics’ BBMP project win demonstrates its expanding footprint in municipal and public sector projects. Both companies are poised for sustained growth as India continues to modernize its energy and urban management systems.

 

Source: Business Standard, Energetica India, T&D India, Salzer Electronics Annual Report