Inel Gas Controls

What Inel Gas Controls does

Inel Gas Controls Private Limited (IGCPL), branded Inelindia, is a Vadodara-based private limited company founded in December 2006 that designs, assembles, and services natural gas metering, pressure regulation, and remote monitoring solutions for India's City Gas Distribution (CGD) utilities. Its portfolio spans residential and commercial smart gas meters (G1.6 to G25 with GPRS/Wireless M-Bus communications), industrial rotary positive displacement meters (G10 to G1000), electronic volume correctors (ADEM-PTZ/T/S), telemetry data loggers (Cello 6S, Cello GS3, Cello CP, Newlog 4 DR), pressure regulators and slam-shut valves, and integrated metering/regulating skids compliant with PNGRB T4S standards. Core technology is not developed in-house but aggregated through long-standing technology partnerships with MeterSit (Italy) for thermal-mass smart meters, Romet Limited (Canada) for RPD meters and EVCs, Technolog (UK) for AMR/AMI telemetry, Nirmal Industrial Controls (India) for pressure regulators, and Mesura (South Africa) for service regulators, with the company contributing local assembly, system integration, and an NABL-accredited ISO 17025:2017 calibration laboratory (Lab ID: C-1340, ±0.43% uncertainty over 2–1350 m³/hr).

The company monetizes across five revenue streams: (1) hardware sales of meters and skids on a quote-based, B2B enterprise basis; (2) NABL-certified meter repair and calibration services; (3) after-sales technical services and field maintenance for IPRS, MRS, and DPRS stations; (4) comprehensive and non-comprehensive annual maintenance contracts; and (5) managed web services for smart metering dashboards (GasCore) and ERP/SCADA integration. Distribution is direct via regional area representatives in Mumbai, Delhi, Indore, and Hyderabad, supported by a headquarters and Savali (GIDC) factory in Vadodara. Named customers include Vadodara Gas, Mahanagar Gas, Gujarat Gas, Gujarat Natural Gas, and GAIL Gas—all major Indian CGD utilities—and the company carries ISO 9001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2015 certifications alongside MID/OIML R137, ATEX, Indian W&M, and PNGRB approvals.

Operationally, Inel functions as a system integrator and lifecycle-services provider for Indian CGD infrastructure rather than as an original equipment manufacturer, generating value from the assembly of certified international technologies, regulatory-grade calibration, and recurring service contracts. The company has stated a vision of serving gas utilities in India and abroad, though current revenue and customer base are concentrated in domestic CGD.

Name

Inel Gas Controls

Legal name

Inel Gas Controls Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://inelindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inel Gas Controls is a Vadodara-based integrator of natural gas metering, pressure regulation, and remote monitoring solutions, serving City Gas Distribution utilities across India with smart meters, AMR/AMI telemetry, integrated skids, and NABL-accredited calibration and maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural gas metering and pressure regulation equipment

NAICS

Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Natural Gas Distribution (22121), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824)

akta.pro primary industry

Service Renewals, Relocations & Upgrades (Capacity/Pressure Changes) (EUAJACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meter Reading Services (Manual, AMR/AMI Operations & Validation) (EUAJAKAC), Meter, Regulator & Pressure-Reducing Station Maintenance (EUAJAMAD), Gas Metering, AMI/AMR & Measurement Services (Distribution) (TLAGADAD)

Keywords

• Natural gas metering
• Gas pressure regulation
• Smart gas meters
• AMR remote monitoring
• Metering regulating skids

Headquarters

HQ city

Vadodara

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Gas Meter Sales: Sale of residential, commercial, and industrial gas meters including G-series GPRS-enabled meters and RPD meters from Romet Canada.
2. After-Sales Service and Maintenance: Site services including spectrum of technical services, maintenance work on gas stations, functional tests and servicing. Includes comprehensive and non-comprehensive annual maintenance contracts.
3. Meter Repair and Calibration Services: NABL certified repair and calibration services for RPD meters and other gas flow meters.
4. Web Services and Integration: Web application services for smart metering systems and network monitoring devices, including ERP system integration.
5. Metering and Regulating Skids: Manufacture and sale of filtration, metering and regulating skids complying to T4S, PNGRB requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Inel Gas Controls manufactures and supplies natural gas meters (residential, commercial, and industrial), pressure regulators, slam shut valves, AMR/AMI telemetry data loggers, and filtration/metering/regulating skids compliant with T4S and PNGRB requirements. The company complements its hardware portfolio with NABL-certified calibration services, annual maintenance contracts, after-sales technical support, and web-based meter reading and ERP integration services for gas utilities in India.

Product overview

Inel Gas Controls Pvt Ltd (IGCPL) offers a comprehensive portfolio of natural gas metering, pressure regulating, and remote monitoring solutions. The product range spans residential and commercial smart gas meters (G1.6 to G25 with GPRS/WMBUS communication), industrial rotary positive displacement meters (G10 to G1000 from Romet Canada), electronic volume corrector modules (ADEM-PTZ, ADEM-T, ADEM-S), and telemetry data loggers (Cello 6S, Cello GS3, Cello CP, Newlog 4 DR). The portfolio also includes service regulator modules, filtration/metering/regulating skids, district regulating skids, and gas flow computers, all complemented by NABL-certified calibration services, annual maintenance contracts, and web services for ERP integration. Key technology partners include MeterSit (smart meters), Romet Limited Canada (RPD meters and EVCs), Nirmal Industrial Controls (pressure regulators), and Technolog UK (AMR and remote monitoring systems).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• G1.6 GPRS Smart Gas Meter Residential gas meter with GPRS communication for smart metering, supporting 0.016 to 6 m3/hr flow range at 500 mbarg maximum operating pressure.
• G4 GPRS Smart Gas Meter Residential/commercial smart gas meter with integrated GPRS communication and optional integrated shut-off valve, displaying readings in standard cubic meters without external conversion devices.
• G6 GPRS Smart Gas Meter Commercial gas meter with GPRS communication and optional integrated shut-off valve, remotely controllable for end-customer contract management.
• G10 GPRS Smart Gas Meter Commercial gas meter with GPRS communication, also available with M-Bus communication technology on request.
• G16 GPRS Smart Gas Meter Commercial gas meter with GPRS communication, also available with M-Bus communication technology on request.
• G25 GPRS Smart Gas Meter Commercial gas meter with GPRS communication, also available with M-Bus communication technology on request.
• G6 WMBUS 169 MHz Smart Gas Meter Commercial gas meter with Wireless M-Bus communication at 169 MHz (also available at 868 MHz on request), with optional integrated shut-off valve for remote contract management.
• G4 Extended GPRS Smart Gas Meter Extended range residential/commercial gas meter with multiple communication technology options including GPRS.
• Romet RPD Hard Metric Industrial Gas Meters (G10 to G1000) Rotary positive displacement industrial gas meters approved by MID, OIML R137, Measurement Canada, and Indian W&M department, with maximum operating pressure up to 12 BarA, available with integral HF EVC or external low-frequency EVC and various flanged or NPT connection options.
• Cello 6 S AMR/AMI Data Logger Commercial/industrial AMI data logger delivering meter reads and consumption alarms via 2G/3G networks, with pulse input replication, tamper detection, flow profile data storage, Zone 0 hazardous location certification, IP56 ingress protection, and typically more than five years of battery life.
• Newlog 4 DR Mk.2 GSM/GPRS Data Logger Battery-powered telemetry outstation recording gas pressure, digital inputs, and alarm events transmitted via GSM, with up to two digital inputs, configurable SMS or GPRS communications, IP68 protection, EEx ia IIC T4 intrinsic safety for Zone 0, and typically more than five years of battery life.
• Cello GS3 GSM/GPRS Data Logger Remote telemetry outstation supporting up to three integral pressure transducers, five digital or analogue inputs, temperature monitoring, optional LCD display, VAM module interface for pressure control, and intrinsic safety for Zone 0 deployment.
• Cello CP GSM/GPRS Cathodic Protection Data Logger Remote telemetry solution measuring potential difference between pipe and sacrificial anode or reference cell, with IP68 waterproof rating, user-replaceable battery with more than five years of life, and GSM SMS or GPRS communications.
• B6M, D100M, D81 (PRV+SSV), D53-S Service Regulators Service pressure regulators and slam shut valves for natural gas pressure regulating applications, with the D81 combining a pressure relief valve with a slam shut valve for overpressure protection.
• Service Regulator Modules Service regulating skids of 10, 25, 50, 100, and 200 SCMH capacities supporting inlet pressure up to 6 barg and 110 mBarg outlet, with remote pressure monitoring, metering with AMR, remote shut-off, and SCADA integration.
• Metering and Regulating Skids Custom-built filtration, metering, and regulating skids complying with T4S and PNGRB requirements, sizes from 1 inch to 8 inches with 150#, 300#, and 600# ratings, supporting RPD meters, turbine meters, and orifice meters.
• District Regulating Skids District regulating skids meeting T4S and PNGRB requirements, sizes from 2 inches to 8 inches with 150# and 300# ratings, optionally supplied with RPD meters with EVC or flow computers.
• Gas Flow Computer (Field Mounted / Panel Mounted) Gas flow computing device available in field-mounted or panel-mounted configurations for industrial metering applications.
• Meter Repair and Calibration Services NABL certified ISO 17025:2017 calibration laboratory (Lab ID: C-1340, Certificate No: CC-3092) providing repair and calibration of gas flow meters including Romet RPD meters and EVCs, with measurement range 2 to 1350 m3/hr in air medium and laboratory uncertainty of plus or minus 0.43 percent.
• After Sales Support and Maintenance Services Technical on-site services for natural gas pressure regulating and metering skid equipment including IPRS, MRS, and DPRS systems with functional tests, servicing, and emergency spares support.
• Annual Maintenance Contracts Comprehensive and non-comprehensive annual maintenance contracts including spares, site services, quarterly visual checks, semi-annual preventive maintenance, and all breakdown services.
• Web Services Web application services for smart metering systems and network monitoring devices that can be integrated with customer ERP systems, providing a single-window solution from field equipment to web services.

Quantifiable outcome

• NABL Certified Calibration Lab with Laboratory Uncertainty of +-0.43%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MeterSit, ItalycoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partner providing smart metering solutions based on thermal mass measurement. MeterSit offers state-of-art Smart Meters with MID and OIML R137 approval from NMi Netherlands.
• Romet Ltd, CanadacoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of RPD meters and Electronic Volume Correctors (EVC) for commercial and industrial metering. Romet meters are approved by MID, OIML R137, Measurement Canada, and Indian W&M department.
• Technolog, UKcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of AMR and remote monitoring systems including GSM/GPRS data loggers for gas distribution network monitoring.
• Nirmal Industrial Controls P LtdcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of Pressure Regulators and slam shut valves for gas pressure regulating applications.
• Mesura, South AfricacoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of service regulators ranging from 10 SCMH to 200 SCMH with inlet pressure up to 6 Barg.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Schneider Electric: Global industrial automation and energy management company with adjacent offerings in gas distribution monitoring, SCADA, and metering infrastructure. Listed as an associate partner of Inel; comparable as ecosystem participant in the broader gas utility digitization stack rather than a meter competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Landis+Gyr: Global smart metering and grid management company with significant gas and electricity AMI offerings. Comparable through AMI systems and smart metering portfolio serving utilities, though primarily an electricity-led incumbent.
• Itron Inc. Global leader in gas, water, and electricity metering with extensive AMR/AMI and smart-metering portfolio serving utilities worldwide. Comparable to Inel through direct overlap in gas metering hardware and AMI systems, though it operates at far greater scale across many geographies.
• Honeywell International (Elster Gas): Through its Elster gas metering business, Honeywell offers residential, commercial, and industrial gas meters and AMR/AMI solutions globally. Overlaps with Inel in smart gas metering and AMI telemetry for utility customers.

Direct peers

• Diehl Metering: German-headquartered specialist in gas, water, and heat metering, including ultrasonic and smart gas meters with integrated communication. Closely comparable to Inel in residential/commercial gas meter category and AMR solutions.
• Zenner International GmbH: German manufacturer specializing in gas, water, and heat meters including smart and ultrasonic technologies. Directly comparable to Inel in gas metering product line and AMR solutions.
• Apator SA: Polish-listed metering manufacturer producing gas, water, heat, and electricity meters including smart and ultrasonic models. Comparable to Inel in residential and commercial gas meter category.
• Secure Meters Limited: India-headquartered manufacturer of gas, electricity, and water meters serving Indian utilities and CGDs with residential and commercial smart meters. Directly comparable to Inel on customer base, geography, and product category.

Emerging players

• Aclara Technologies (Hubbell): North-American AMI and smart metering solutions provider serving gas, water, and electric utilities. Comparable through AMI/AMR systems layer of Inel's stack, though less focused on India.

Regional players

• Wasion Holdings Limited: China-headquartered smart metering and energy management provider with strong APAC and emerging-market presence. Comparable as a regional smart-metering specialist operating outside Inel's core India geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/igcpl

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Inel Gas Controls