Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Smart Grid Forum Raises Concerns on Metering Contracts
Imagine a network that delivers electricity to your home.
Some companies are setting up 'smart meters' to measure how much electricity is used.
A group called ISGF is worried because some of these companies are run by people from other countries, and some key people are from Pakistan.
They're concerned these individuals could potentially access the systems and cause problems.
These companies have contracts in various states.
The ISGF wants the government to investigate the companies to ensure everything is safe.
India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) alerted the Power Ministry regarding smart metering contracts.
Concerns focus on contracts awarded to Gulf-based companies with Pakistani management.
Alfanar Group (Saudi Arabia) and Esyasoft (UAE) are the companies in question.
ISGF cites potential security risks due to foreign nationals having access to AMI systems.
ISGF recommends an inquiry and possible hold on the projects.
- Who
- India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF), Alfanar Group, Esyasoft, Power Ministry
- What
- ISGF raised security concerns about smart metering contracts.
- When
- Published on August 8, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- ISGF fears potential security risks from foreign involvement in smart metering infrastructure.
India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF)
No Counter View Provided
Security Risks
India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF)
Contracts with foreign-based companies, especially with Pakistani management, pose security risks to power infrastructure.
No Counter View Provided
No contrary view is provided in the article. The Power Ministry, Alfanar Group and Esyasoft have not responded to requests for comments.
- Think Tank
- India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF)
- Companies Mentioned
- Alfanar Group, Esyasoft
- Alfanar Headquarters
- Saudi Arabia
- Esyasoft Headquarters
- UAE
- Alfanar Contracts
- Madhya Pradesh and Punjab
- Esyasoft Contracts
- Madhya Pradesh, Assam
- Sub-contractor
- BCITS (India)