As we conclude FY 2025–26, this quarter marks a meaningful step forward in our energy engineering, bringing intelligence closer to the edge and creating solutions that are more adaptive, aware, and responsive. Our expansion into new geographies reflects the trust we’ve earned and the direction we’re headed.

As we look back on a year of steady growth, we remain grateful to our customers, partners, and Kimbalites who continue to shape this journey toward Efficient Energy Everywhere.

• 10M+ Smart meters supplied nationwide
• 740K Communication modules
• Kimbal is Great Place to Work® Certified, 3rd year in a row

Key Achievements

New Office Inauguration in Guwahati 

Returning to where we piloted 15,000 meters in 2015, our new Guwahati office strengthens our Northeast presence, ensuring faster, more responsive support for our regional utilities and partners, read more here.  

Recognition at Tata Power-DDL Business Associate Meet  

We are humbled to receive this prestigious award from Tata Power-DDL at their Business Associate Meet 2025–26, recognising a strong partnership and the commitment of our Kimbalites, read more here.

Smart Meter Pakhwada: Building Trust in Smart Metering  

As part of government-led awareness efforts, Smart Meter Pakhwada focused on consumer awareness. Our team engaged communities across Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat, strengthening trust and enabling adoption, read the full story here.  

Three Years of Building a Great Place to Work – Mid-Size Category  

For the third year in a row, Kimbal is Great Place to Work® Certified. At its core, this recognition comes from a culture where ownership is shared, every voice matters, and trust guides how we work every day. 

Read more about what makes Kimbal a Great Place to Work 

Industry Representations and Thought Leadership  

EPR Power Talks: Stable Grid for Energy Transition 

Santadyuti Samanta, Leader – Product & Solution Management, shared insights on the role of smart metering and data analytics in building a more stable, intelligent power grid. 

12th India Smart Utility Week (ISUW) 2026 

Santadyuti Samanta spoke on AMI 2.0, emphasising how bridging IT and OT enables proactive, real-time energy management, read the full story here.   

CPRI Conference: Smart Grid & Cyber Security 

Our COO, Deepak Pandey spoke on managing cyber risks in grid modernization. We also presented our research paper on modular smart grid system design.  

Read the full discussion here.  

26th Regulators & Policymakers Retreat: Smart Metering for a Responsive Distribution Sector 

Our CBO, Gurpreet Oberoi highlighted how smart metering drives transparency and efficiency, helping regulators and policymakers build a more responsive, data-driven energy distribution ecosystem.  

Read more about the session.  

Electrical & Power Info (EPI) Magazine Feature  

In an interview with EPI, our CTO, Dave Lee, discussed the shift to predictive intelligence at the grid edge, highlighting how moving from traditional analytics to real-time data enables utilities to anticipate risks and act proactively.  

Read the full interview here.  

10 million+ smart meters supplied nationwide and counting

Thanks to every Kimbalite and partner who helped us close the year on a strong note. Kimbal Mesh continues to power large scale AMI developments, driving strong adoption of reliable RF Mesh networks.

New Industry Associates & Project Commencements 

We are pleased to welcome new utility partners and industry associates as we expand our footprint across India. 

New Utility Partnerships 

We have successfully added the following utilities to our network: 

• PSPCL (Punjab State Power Corporation Limited) 

• Meghalaya (MePDCL) 

• BSES- Bombay Suburban Electric Supply: Order received, with supply scheduled to commence in Q1 FY27. 

Initiatives at Kimbal Mega Plant 

Quality–Production Team Building Initiative: Organized 3-day cross-functional retreat to bridge the gap between our Production and Quality teams. 

Bonding Through Action: The team participated in specialized task exercises designed to improve collective problem-solving and motivation. 

Setting New Quality Standards: Our 99.6% quality performance rate is a direct result of precision process control.  

Smart Automation 

• Implemented packaging line automation to reduce manual handling & minimize human error. 

• Portfolio Expansion: Supplied HTCT 0.2S meters and onboarded Punjab utilities. 

Empowering Field Teams: Developed smart metering manuals and training materials to ensure CS teams are field-ready. 

Training, Workshops & Audits @KMP 

100% Gurukul-Trained Shop Floor: All operators trained through the 8-step “Gurukul” model in safety, quality, and maintenance before line deployment.  

Performance Improvements: Reduced manual defects (414 to 54) and improved operator efficiency to 93.5%.  

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training: Initiated in collaboration with the Indian Statistical Institute, Pune, to drive a continuous improvement culture.  

Global Compliance & Excellence: Cleared the NABL surveillance audit and conducted PPAP & APQP training for global partners. 

Advancements and Upgrades Dashboard  

Observability Platform: Launched a unified, AI-powered platform for real-time operational intelligence, with centralized SLA tracking, uptime monitoring, and alert management. 

SLA Dashboard: Unified scoring, health indicators, and trend tracking now provide real-time visibility into service performance across all projects.  

Centralized Uptime Console: Monitors uptime, MTBF, and system health instantly, reducing tool dependency and enabling faster issue identification. 

AI-Powered Alert Monitoring: Analyses alerts for root cause, impact, and urgency, with AI-driven prioritisation and streamlined incident workflows. 

The Strategic Shift: Unified, proactive systems now replace fragmented workflows, accelerating response times and strengthening service reliability. 

People and Culture Overview  

Family Fete 2026: Celebrating the people behind our journey, acknowledging the families who empower the talent and dedication behind Kimbal. 

K-Fit – Building a Values-Driven Hiring Culture: With K-Fit champions, ensuring every hire aligns with our culture & core values. 

Own It Like a Boss: Conducted a session on “Own It Like a Boss,” encouraging Kimbalites to take ownership, reflect, and grow as a team. 

Lunar New Year in Kimbal’s Singapore Design Centre: We marked the Chinese New Year with warmth and energy across our teams. Wishing everyone good health and success in the year ahead.

Team of Equals – Where Every Voice Matters: Organized a workshop to strengthen openness and collaboration, enabling every Kimbalite to contribute meaningfully. 

Prana Series – Supporting Well-Being on the Shop Floor: Focused on stress management, emotional awareness, and balance, helping the plant team stay resilient and focused. 

Corporate Social Responsibility  

Continuing Our Journey toward Shiksha, Swasthya, and Samridhi initiatives under Project Kritya 

Women’s Day – Enabling Awareness and Well-Being: Through an interactive session at Surajpur School, we focused on menstrual hygiene and health awareness, supporting young girls with knowledge that empowers their everyday lives. 

Cleanliness Drive and Dustbin Installation: Installed waste bins and organized sanitation drives to improve hygiene in public spaces.

Gifts for Women’s Self-Help Groups: Distributed resources to local women’s groups to support their entrepreneurial efforts and independence. 

Winter Sweater Distribution: Provided warm sweaters to community members in need to ensure protection during the winter. 

Kimbal Library Week: Promoted reading habits among students through curated book collections and interactive sessions. 

Looking Ahead

Our customers, growth partners, and Kimbalites continue to shape our pursuit of Efficient Energy Everywhere. We look forward to what Q1 FY 2026–27 holds.

Thank you for being part of the journey!