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Business Upturn
07-08-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Vi Business to Power India's Energy Future with Rollout of 12 Million Smart Meters
Vi Business will deploy 12 million smart meters across India in three years, aiming to cut energy losses and boost efficiency. 'We are pioneers in the smart meter energy ecosystem…,' said Arvind Nevatia, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Vi. By Riddhima Jain Published on August 7, 2025, 15:12 IST Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Limited, has announced its plan to enable 12 million smart meters across India within the next three years, marking a significant milestone in the country's transition toward intelligent and sustainable energy systems. This large-scale initiative is aligned with the India Smart Grid Mission and positions Vi Business as a key player in transforming India's energy landscape. The deployment of smart meters is expected to improve operational efficiency for distribution companies (DISCOMs) by helping reduce Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses, while empowering consumers with real-time data to monitor and manage their energy usage. At the core of this transformation is the Vi Business IoT Smart Central platform, which provides end-to-end visibility and control across millions of smart meters. Vi Business draws from over five years of experience in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), delivering scalable, resilient, and secure solutions that cater to India's evolving energy needs. The company has also built structured pre- and post-onboarding methodologies to ensure seamless smart meter integration. It employs telco-grade data protection protocols and operates a dedicated IoT Lab for pre-deployment testing and certification—enhancing the reliability and speed of nationwide rollouts. 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' This development underscores Vi Business's commitment to supporting India's digital and sustainable infrastructure goals, while reinforcing its leadership in delivering cutting-edge IoT and telecom solutions to power critical national utilities. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
United News of India
07-08-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Vi Business set to deploy 12 million smart meters across India
New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Limited, announced the plan to set up 12 million smart meters within the next three years. The decision is intended to accelerate the speed of development in India's energy sector. The step is taken up in the line of the 'National Smart Grid Mission' with a motive to develop a digitally empowered energy ecosystem through advanced and prepaid electricity meters. The 'National Smart Grid Mission' aims to plan and monitor the implementation of programs and policies related to the Smart Grid Activities in India. 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 to deploy 12 million smart meters to reduce energy losses, improve efficiency, and enhance consumer experience across India.' This initiative is centred on the 'Vi Business IoT Smart Central Platform', which offers comprehensive visibility and control across millions of connected meters. Vi Business also emphasises comprehensive data protection for utilities and consumers. The decision to deploy smart meters will also require Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) to reduce the Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses and provide clear insights about energy consumption to customers. UNI SAS ARN
Business Upturn
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Cybersecurity Becomes Top Priority for Small Businesses
As India's digital economy expands, a new report released on World MSME Day indicates that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are increasingly prioritizing cybersecurity and cloud investments to enhance operational efficiency. The 'Ready for Next MSME Growth Insights Study 2025', published by Vi Business, highlights a steady uptick in the country's Digital Maturity Index (DMI) — rising from 56.6 in 2023 to 58.0 in 2025. The study shows that 76% of MSMEs plan to ramp up investment in cybersecurity, while over 72% intend to boost cloud spending. However, the report also underscores that only 12% of MSMEs have achieved full digital maturity, indicating that despite high awareness, the adoption of digital tools remains uneven. South Indian states lead in digital transformation, with Telangana topping the DMI chart at 71.2, followed by Kerala (63.7) and Maharashtra (59.2). Sector-wise, Financial Services has the highest digital maturity, followed by Transportation and Retail. Participation in Vi Business's 'Ready for Next' digital maturity assessment platform has grown significantly, with over 2 lakh MSMEs across 15,000 pin codes engaging in the program over the last three years. The platform has been certified by Cyber Media Research as the country's largest digital advisory initiative for MSMEs. The study highlights a shift from 'digital curiosity to digital commitment,' said Arvind Nevatia, Chief Enterprise Business Officer at Vodafone Idea Ltd. He noted that MSMEs are now seeing technology as a 'growth enabler' rather than a cost or utility. Interestingly, women entrepreneurs are narrowing the digital gap, showing strong participation in cloud and security adoption in sectors like IT and education. Meanwhile, entrepreneurs aged 40–60 reported the highest digital maturity (DMI: 64.0), debunking the perception that digital leadership is confined to younger founders. Despite these positive trends, the study identifies financial capacity as a key barrier to deeper digital adoption. Larger MSMEs, particularly those with turnovers above ₹50 crore, report significantly greater maturity than smaller or newer businesses, many of whom continue to adopt digital tools in a phased manner. The findings reflect both optimism and ongoing challenges in India's path toward digitalizing its MSME backbone. While intent is clearly rising, a combination of financial support and digital advisory will be crucial to translating this momentum into widespread transformation. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Business Upturn
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Vi Business Partners with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to Deliver Future-Ready Network Solutions
Vi Business has teamed up with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to deliver fully managed, AI-powered networking solutions tailored for Indian enterprises, aiming to boost digital transformation across sectors. By Riddhima Jain Published on May 29, 2025, 15:24 IST Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea, has entered into a strategic managed services agreement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to deliver advanced networking solutions for businesses across India. The partnership will leverage HPE Aruba Networking technology to offer fully managed wireless LAN, switching, and security solutions. The collaboration aims to enhance enterprise networking across diverse environments, including campuses, manufacturing units, corporate headquarters, and regional offices. The solutions will be supported by Vi's Network Operations Center (NOC), ensuring round-the-clock monitoring, AI-driven analytics, and in-life support through defined service-level agreements (SLAs). The agreement also includes co-developing data center solutions to meet the growing demand for compute and storage infrastructure among private enterprises and government organisations. 'We are excited to sign this strategic partnership with HPE. This collaboration enhances Vi Business's ICT offerings and integrates our telecom expertise with cutting-edge enterprise solutions,' said Arvind Nevatia, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Vodafone Idea. Phil Mottram, Executive Vice President and General Manager of HPE Aruba Networking, said the collaboration marks a significant leap for enterprise innovation in India. 'We will deliver agile, resilient, and future-ready solutions that empower businesses to scale confidently,' he said. This partnership underlines both companies' commitment to supporting India's digital transformation journey by providing secure, scalable, and intelligent networking infrastructure. artificial intelligence (AI)Telecom NewsViVodafone Idea News
