India's Rs 11.2 trillion distribution capex to anchor smart metering shift towards outcomes: Central Electricity Authority
Published on: May 6, 2026, 7:10 p.m. | Source: The Tribune
India's power distribution sector is poised for a major transformation, with an estimated Rs 11.2 trillion capital expenditure pipeline through 2035 set to drive the next phase of reforms, as the smart metering programme shifts focus from installations to measurable outcomes, Vivek Goel, Chief Engineer (Distribution Planning & Technology), Central Electricity Authority (CEA), said today.
