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Economic Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Deeptech startup Comminent raises $2 million from Transition VC
Internet of Things (IoT) communications startup Comminent has raised $2 million in funding from Transition VC to scale up its technology for smart city infrastructure projects in India. ADVERTISEMENT The company currently focuses on the smart metering segment, and plans to expand into large-scale deployments such as smart street lighting and water metering, founder Amarjeet Kumar told ET. It is targeting revenue of around Rs 300 crore over the next three years. Founded by Kumar and Vikas Kashyap, who have worked in the communications industry, Comminent develops standards-based, device-agnostic last‑mile communication systems to address reliability and interoperability issues in large infrastructure rollouts. Its product range includes RF mesh modules, edge gateways, and a network management stack. According to the company, its systems can integrate with various device types and utility platforms, enabling utilities, OEMs, and developers to deploy solutions more technology is designed with the aim of supporting India's smart electricity meter programme, under which the government aims to install 250 million units over the next four to five years. The rollout is currently happening in Gujarat, and within this fiscal year, the company aims to install about 4-5 lakh smart meters in homes, Kumar said. Smart meters are part of ongoing efforts to modernise electricity distribution and improve billing efficiency for company will use these funds to expand its operations and technology development and to support upcoming deployment projects. It also wants to hire personnel for different roles, including sales and technical positions, as well as another layer of management as the rollout gathers pace, Kumar said. ADVERTISEMENT The company claims its communications platform works with multiple hardware manufacturers and utility systems, avoiding the vendor lock‑in that can slow down smart city projects. Beyond electricity metering, Comminent is also in discussions with clients in the water and lighting sectors to try its technology in other urban infrastructure applications. Transition VC, the sole investor in this round, focuses on clean and sustainable technology ventures. "In a country like India, where the government aims to deploy hundreds of millions of smart meters by 2027, the need for a resilient, future-proof RF mesh technology delivering unmatched reliability while significantly lowering operating expenses costs has never been greater,' Raiyaan Shingati, cofounder and managing partner of Transition VC, said in a statement. ADVERTISEMENT
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Deeptech startup Comminent raises $2 million from Transition VC
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Internet of Things (IoT) communications startup Comminent has raised $2 million in funding from Transition VC to scale up its technology for smart city infrastructure projects in company currently focuses on the smart metering segment, and plans to expand into large-scale deployments such as smart street lighting and water metering, founder Amarjeet Kumar told ET. It is targeting revenue of around Rs 300 crore over the next three by Kumar and Vikas Kashyap, who have worked in the communications industry, Comminent develops standards-based, device-agnostic last‑mile communication systems to address reliability and interoperability issues in large infrastructure rollouts. Its product range includes RF mesh modules, edge gateways, and a network management to the company, its systems can integrate with various device types and utility platforms, enabling utilities, OEMs, and developers to deploy solutions more technology is designed with the aim of supporting India's smart electricity meter programme, under which the government aims to install 250 million units over the next four to five years. The rollout is currently happening in Gujarat, and within this fiscal year, the company aims to install about 4-5 lakh smart meters in homes, Kumar said. Smart meters are part of ongoing efforts to modernise electricity distribution and improve billing efficiency for company will use these funds to expand its operations and technology development and to support upcoming deployment projects. It also wants to hire personnel for different roles, including sales and technical positions, as well as another layer of management as the rollout gathers pace, Kumar company claims its communications platform works with multiple hardware manufacturers and utility systems, avoiding the vendor lock‑in that can slow down smart city projects. Beyond electricity metering, Comminent is also in discussions with clients in the water and lighting sectors to try its technology in other urban infrastructure VC, the sole investor in this round, focuses on clean and sustainable technology ventures. "In a country like India, where the government aims to deploy hundreds of millions of smart meters by 2027, the need for a resilient, future-proof RF mesh technology delivering unmatched reliability while significantly lowering operating expenses costs has never been greater,' Raiyaan Shingati, cofounder and managing partner of Transition VC, said in a statement.
India Today
06-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
1971 veteran offers to rejoin Army amid Pak tensions: Can't take war out of soldier
A 75-year-old retired armyman who fought in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 has offered to voluntarily return to service amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan over last month's Pahalgam terror attack. "War cannot be taken out from a soldier," Captain (Retd) Amarjeet Kumar told India Today TV in an exclusive interview, adding that he wrote to Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, expressing his willingness to be deployed anywhere in the country. Despite his age, Captain (Retd) Kumar, who served in the Army for 26 years, said he remains physically fit and mentally prepared for active duty and that 223 of his course mates were ready to join service again. "We have experiences of fighting in 1971 war. Casualties happen and jawans are required to defend our nation. Veterans can be of big help (in case of war with Pakistan) and serve the country," he said. In his letter to Gen Dwivedi, he wrote, "A soldier never truly retires, not even in death. The spirit of service lives on within us. Though we may leave the Army, the Army never leaves us." "I am privileged to have been part of the Army's proud legacy. Given the current volatile situation and the looming possibility of full-scale conflict with Pakistan, this war could be a decisive one. The Army might need additional trained and experienced manpower. I'm ready to step forward," he said. Captain Kumar, who served as a Short Service Commissioned Officer, reflected on his past contributions to the Army. He recalled his participation in the Battle of Garibpur near Jessore in November 1971, a pivotal engagement during the Bangladesh Liberation War. Emphasising that even a small contribution could make a difference, he urged the Army Chief to consider his request to serve again, voluntarily and without expecting any form of compensation. He said the Army PRO responded to his letter, calling it inspiring. "They said they will publicise the matter. My aim is to inspire people to join the Army and defend our country," he added. Describing the situation as "tense", Captain Kumar said a soldier, irrespective of his age, should have the passion to serve and instinct to kill terrorists. "Just like how politicians serves the country at 75 years, we also can serve at this age," he said. He asserted that those working with the Pakistan Army were resigning and its Army Chief, General Asim Munirl, had sent his children to the UK. "We also want to go at this age, but for us, nation comes first," he said. In the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people, border tensions have escalated sharply. Pakistani forces have violated the ceasefire agreement repeatedly, shelling Army positions along both the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir for twelve consecutive nights. Indian troops have responded in kind, maintaining strong retaliatory actions. With the situation tense, the Indian Army has been placed on maximum alert. Civilians living along the border have begun reinforcing their underground bunkers and stocking up essential supplies in anticipation of a potential conflict. The government announced a nationwide civil defence drill on Wednesday across 259 locations, including Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. The drill will include air raid sirens, blackout protocols and public training, with officials urging people to keep torches, candles and cash ready. Tune In
New Indian Express
02-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
'War cannot be taken out of soldier': 1971 war veteran writes to army chief, offers to join battlefront
SRINAGAR: As border tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following the Pahalgam terror attack—where 25 tourists and a local resident were killed—a 1971 Indo-Pak war veteran, Captain (Retd) Amarjeet Kumar, 75, has offered his voluntary service to the Indian Army. He has written to the Army Chief, expressing his readiness to be deployed anywhere. Captain (Retd) Amarjeet Kumar, who fought in the 1971 war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh, addressed a letter to Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, offering to serve the nation once again. 'I am writing to express my patriotic fervour and willingness to serve the nation once again. I am a Short Service Commissioned Officer, released, and a veteran of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War,' Captain Kumar wrote. He stated that he had participated in the 'Battle of Garibpur' and emerged victorious in November 1971 near Jessore, in what was then East Pakistan. 'I am humbled to have been a part of the glorious history of the Indian Army. Given the current geopolitical situation and the imminent threat of war with Pakistan, this time the war is going to be very decisive—a fight to the finish. The Army may need more manpower, especially those trained and experienced in war. I wish to offer my services to the nation. Despite being 75 years old, I am physically fit and mentally prepared to join my fellow soldiers at the warfront,' Captain Kumar added.
