Indian Utility Meter Markets

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Frost & Sullivan
Published: October 2001
Product Code: R1-2092

Inefficiency Losses Drive Interest in Quality Utility Metering Devices

Every urban locality, whether in the commercial or industrial sector, requires the basic amenities of electricity, water, and gas. In India, expansion of electricity transmission and distribution networks, and water pipelines have been a constant endeavor of the government. While the emphasis was on expanding the reach of these services, recently providers have shifted their focused to minimize waste and improve efficiency. End users are increasingly re-evaluating equipment needs and investing in utility metering products as a means of reducing losses from inadequate monitoring.

This Frost & Sullivan analysis provides a detailed examination of the Indian utility meter markets. By detailing the industry¡¯s competitive structure and providing strategic recommendations, this study allows your firm to successfully optimize its resources within this burgeoning field.

Recent Legislation Requires Mandatory Monitoring, Drives Sales

Manufacturers and vendors of electricity meters have benefitted from a sudden increase in product demand with the approval of the Central Electricity Bill 2000, which proposes 100 percent metering within two years of implementation.This decision was prompted by the need to enhance efficiency and nurture healthy competition, while driving market revenues as well. "A large part of the agricultural sector in India does not measure the consumption of electricity, and the advent of this regulation will greatly multiply the demand for meters. This mandatory metering policy will have an immediate and positive impact on sales and manufacturer revenues," says the author of this research.

Pre-Paid Meters Key to Increasing Market Share

Pre-paid meters are a new feature in the Indian market and participants are rapidly adopting this technology in expectation of the immense potential within this segment. Forward-thinking manufacturers should be able to provide these devices by the end of 2002.

"Offering pre-paid metering is one of several technological innovations that manufacturers are testing. With key strides in software-integrating technology, meters with the provision for pre-paid energy will no longer be a product of the distant future," states the author.

This Frost & Sullivan analysis provides the latest market intelligence, enabling your company to take advantage of key growth opportunities and thrive within this developing market.

1. Executive Summary

A. Market Overview

1. Introduction to the Indian Utility Meters Market

a. Why Metering Has Become a Necessity

2. Competitive Analysis

3. Technologies

B. Research Findings

1. Market Opportunities and Forecasts

2. Market Segment Analysis

3. Strategic Conclusions

2. Total Market

A. All Products Market

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Challenges Facing the Indian Utility Meter

Market

3. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis

4. Revenues

a. Definition of Measurement

b. Market Measurement Analysis

5. Potential Revenues

a. Definition of Measurement

b. Market Measurement Analysis

6. Units

a. Definition of Measurement

b. Market Measurement Analysis

7. Replacement Rate

a. Definition of Measurement

b. Market Measurement Analysis

8. Average Price

a. Definition of Measurement

b. Market Measurement Analysis

9. Price Range

a. Definition of Measurement

b. Market Measurement Analysis

10. Price Sensitivity

a. Definition of Measurement

b. Market Measurement Analysis

11. Competitors

a. Definition of Measurement

b. Market Measurement Analysis

12. Degree of Competitiveness

a. Definition of Measurement

b. Market Measurement Analysis

13. Degree of Technical Change

a. Definition of Measurement

b. Market Measurement Analysis

14. Market Drivers

15. Market Restraints

16. Revenue Forecasts

17. Demand Analysis

18. Pricing Trends

19. Competitive Structure

20. Market Share Analysis

21. Product Analysis

22. Strategic Recommendations

B. Market Engineering Awards

1. Merger & Acquisition Strategy Award

a. Award Description

b. Research Methodology

c. Measurement Criteria

2. Marketing Strategy Award

a. Award Description

b. Research Methodology

c. Measurement Criteria

3. Manufacturing Strategy Leadership Award

a. Award Description

b. Research Methodology

c. Measurement Criteria

4. Market Engineering Leadership Award

a. Award Description

b. Research Methodology

c. Measurement Criteria

3. The Electricity Meters Market

A. Market Overview and Definitions

1. The ElectroMechanical Meter

2. The Electronic Meters

B. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis

1. Market Drivers

2. Market Restraints

3. Revenue Forecasts

4. Demand Analysis

5. Pricing Trends

6. Market and Technology Trends

a. Trends by Product Segmentation

b. Trends by End Users

7. Competitive Structure

8. Market Share Analysis

9. Strategic Recommendations

4. Indian Gas Meters Market

A. Market Overview and Definitions

B. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis

1. Market Drivers

2. Market Restraints

3. Revenue Forecasts

4. Demand Analysis

5. Market and Technology Trends

a. Trends by Products

b. Pricing Trends

6. Competitive Structure

7. Market Share Analysis

8. Strategic Recommendations

5. Indian Water Meters Market

A. Market Overview and Definitions

B. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis

1. Market Drivers

2. Market Restraints

3. Revenue Forecasts

4. Demand Analysis

5. Market and Technology Trends

a. Trends by End User

6. Pricing Trends

7. Competitive Structure

8. Market Share Analysis

9. Product Analysis

10. Strategic Recommendations

6. Company Database

A. Database of Key Industry Participants

1. Market Participants

a. Manufacturers

B. Dealers and Related Companies

7. Appendix

A. Definitions

1. Product Definitions

2. List of Abbreviations

3. Exchange Rates

B. Segmentation Rationale

1. Segmentation by Product

List of Figures

Chapter 2

Total Utility Meters Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (India), 2001-2007

Total Utility Meters Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (India), 2001-2007

Total Utility Meters Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (India), 2001-2007

Total Utility Meters Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (India), 1997-2007

Total Utility Meters Market: Competitive Structure (Indian), 2000

Total Utility Meters Market: Database of Key Industry Participants by Product Type (India), 2000

Total Utility Meters Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (India), 1997-2007

Total Utility Meters Market: Percent of Unit Shipments by Product Type (India), 1997-2007

Chapter 3

Total Electricity Meters Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (India), 2001-2007

Total Electricity Meters Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (India), 2001-2007

Total Electricity Meters Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (India), 1997-2007

Total Electricity Meters Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (India), 1997-2007

Total Electricity Meters Market: Percent of Unit Shipments by Product Type (India), 1997-2007

Total Electricity Meters Market: Competitive Structure (India), 2000

Total Electromechanical Meters Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (India), 1999-2000

Total Electronic Meters Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (India), 1999-2000

Chapter 4

Total Gas Meter Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (India), 2001-2007

Total Gas Meters Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (India), 2001-2007

Total Gas Meters Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (India), 1997-2007

Total Gas Meters Market: Percent of Unit Shipments by Product Type (India), 1997-2007

Total Gas Meters Market: Competitive Structure (India), 2000

Total Gas Meters Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (India), 2000

Chapter 5

Total Water Meters Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (India), 2001-2007

Total Water Meters Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (India), 2001-2007

Total Water Meters Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (India), 1997-2007

Total Water Meters Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (India), 1997-2007

Total Water Meters Market: Competitive Structure (India), 2000

Total Water Meters Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (India), 2000

List of Charts

Chapter 2

Total Utility Meters Market: Market Engineering Measurements (India), 2000

Total Utility Meters Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (India), 1997-2007

Chapter 3

Total Electricity Meters Market: Market Engineering Measurements (India), 2000

Total Electricity Meters Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (India), 1997-2007

Total Electromechanical Meters Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (India), 1999-2000

Total Electronic Meters Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (India), 1999-2000

Chapter 4

Total Gas Meters Market: Market Engineering Measurements (India), 2000

Total Gas Meters Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (India), 1997-2007

Total Gas Meters Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (India), 2000

Chapter 5

Total Water Meters Market: Market Engineering Measurements (India), 2000

Total Water Meters Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (India), 1997-2007

Total Water Meters Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (India), 2000