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HPL Launches Smart Water Meter
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....PL Launches Smart Water Meter<BR>PTI News<BR>Dated:- 29-1-2026<BR>PTI<BR>Entering high-growth digital water metering opportunity Utility-grade, AMR/AMI-ready platform built for scaled deployments and long-life performance. SONIPAT, India, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HPL Electric & Power Ltd. (HPL) today announced the launch of 'Neeram Pulse', its smart water metering solution engineered for accurate measurement and seamless integration with AMR/AMI systems, aimed at supporting utilities and smart city programmes as water networks transition to data-led operations. HPL opened its New Manufacturing factory for Smart Water Meters, with first mover advantage in this field as among the first few plants for Integrated, Smart Water Meters ....
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....in India. The plant will manufacture Ultrasonic Water Meters & Multi jet Water Meters at its plant in Gurugram. Utilities globally are accelerating investments in smart metering to strengthen billing discipline, reduce non-revenue water, and enable proactive leakage and network management. Industry research indicates the smart water meters market is projected to reach ~USD 9.04 billion by 2030 from ~USD 4.61 billion in 2024, implying ~11.9% CAGR (2024–2030). Neeram Pulse: designed for utility-grade performance and smart deployments 'Neeram Pulse' has been designed for deployment environments where robustness, long life and tamper resilience are as critical as metering accuracy. 'Neeram Pulse' at a glance • Built to internation....
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....al and Indian standards: IS:779:1994 and ISO 4064. • High-accuracy, long-life metering platform with dry dial multi-jet register and shielded magnetic coupling. • Tamper and magnetic interference detection, supporting stronger revenue assurance. • IP68 fully sealed water body, designed for challenging field conditions. • AMR-ready with communication options including LoRa RF. • Up to 10 years battery life (subject to configuration and operating conditions). Advanced AMR module capabilities (selected highlights) • Reverse flow detection and recording, with alarm generation. • Leakage detection and alarms through HES, supporting faster identification of losses. • Event alarms including module removal, magneti....
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....c fraud attempt, backward flow and battery low. • LoRa RF interface with frequency band 865–868 MHz and stated LOS reading distance (as per catalogue). Target applications include municipal water systems, industrial use, and agricultural irrigation. Management commentary Commenting on the launch, Mr. Rishi Seth, Managing Director, HPL Electric & Power Ltd., said: "'Neeram Pulse' marks an important expansion for HPL into smart water metering, a segment we believe can develop into a meaningful growth vertical for the Company. It is a natural addition to our leadership in electric metering, and we intend to replicate that success in water by combining proven scale with strong technology execution. This is where HPL's R&D streng....
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....th and technology DNA matter. We have engineered 'Neeram Pulse' with high accuracy, strong tamper resilience, IP68 protection, and AMR and AMI readiness, so it is deployment-ready for utility requirements today. With government initiatives and a growing policy focus on smarter water management, we see this as a long-duration opportunity. HPL is prepared to support utilities as smart water moves from pilots to scaled, system-wide deployments." Strategic fit for HPL HPL's Metering Systems & Services segment has been a key growth driver, supported by sustained demand and ongoing investments in capability-building. In that context, 'Neeram Pulse' expands HPL's technology-led metering offering into smart water infrastructure, leveraging th....
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....e Company's broader metering experience and execution focus. Recent industry announcements in smart water metering highlight the market's direction of travel, LoRa-enabled communication, IP68-rated hardware, and compliance to relevant international standards. About HPL Electric and Power Ltd HPL Electric & Power Ltd. (NSE: HPL) is a leading Indian manufacturer of low-voltage electrical equipment, offering one of the industry's most comprehensive portfolios across two strong and complementary business verticals: Metering & Industrial Systems and Consumer & Industrial. Its Consumer & Industrial segment spans domestic and industrial switchgear, wires and cables, fans, and lighting, offering a balanced mix of B2B and B2C products that serve....
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.... residential, commercial, and institutional customers. With a robust distribution network of over 900 authorised dealers and 85,000+ retailers, this segment continues to deliver consistent growth and margin stability, benefiting from a shorter working capital cycle and rising brand equity. In the Metering & Systems segment, HPL is a market leader in India's smart metering transformation, with more than 99% of a robust order book dedicated to advanced metering projects, largely under the RDSS/AMISP framework. The Company has also forayed into the smart water management space with 'Neeram Pulse' smart water meters. Supported by in-house R&D, state-of-the-art manufacturing, and proven execution capabilities. Together, these two verticals creat....
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....e a resilient and well-diversified business model, one that aligns with India's electrification and infrastructure growth, mitigates dependence on single-segment cycles, and positions HPL as a trusted partner from the utility grid to the consumer socket. Founded in 1971, the Company operates under the umbrella brand 'HPL' and combines decades of manufacturing expertise with continuous innovation to deliver sustainable, high-quality electrical solutions across India and 40+ international markets. For further information on HPL Electric & Power Limited, see www.hplindia.com Safe Harbor This release contains statements that contain "forward-looking statements" including, but without limitation, statements relating to the implementation o....
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....f strategic initiatives, and other statements relating to HPL Electric and Power Ltd.'s future business developments and economic performance. While these forward-looking statements indicate our assessment and future expectations concerning the development of our business, several risks, uncertainties, and other unknown factors could cause actual developments and results to differ materially from our expectations. These factors include but are not limited to, general market, macro-economic, governmental, and regulatory trends, movements in currency exchange and interest rates, competitive pressures, technological developments, changes in the financial conditions of third parties dealing with us, legislative developments, and other key facto....
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....rs that could affect our business and financial performance. PL Electric and Power Ltd undertake no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future / likely events or circumstances. Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2872506/Neeram_Pulse_HPL.jpg' alt='Embedded Media' /> (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI<BR> News - Press release - PIB....