Battery Technology

From February 2027, the EU will require many devices to have removable batteries, a shift that could make phones easier to repair, extend their lifespan, and influence global design standards

Reliance Industries said its battery cell manufacturing plans remain on track, rejecting a report that it had paused the project after talks with a Chinese technology partner fell through

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With 100GWh, 20GWh and 12GWh of planned capacities respectively, these players are set to benefit from what Nuvama calls an imminent J-curve demand breakout, reaffirming its 'Buy' rating on the theme.

In 2022, 30 GWh were allotted under the scheme, of which 20 GWh went to Ola Electric, and 5 GWh each to Reliance New Energy and Rajesh Exports

At the middle of this optimism is RIL's first battery Giga factory in Jamnagar, slated to start operations in early calendar year 2026 (CY26) with a production capacity of 40GWh per year.

Investment firm Niveshaay on Tuesday said it has led a Rs 325 crore funding round in Waaree Energy Storage Systems to expand the Waaree Group's battery arm. The fund will be used to enhance cell and pack manufacturing capacity, strengthen engineering and validation capabilities, and scale containerised Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across India and select global markets. Niveshaay said it has cumulatively invested Rs 128 crore in the round through its Category II Niveshaay Sambhav Fund, Category III Niveshaay Hedgehogs Fund, and the newly launched one of India's first dedicated Collective Investment Vehicles (CIVs,) Niveshaay WESS Fund. Other co-investors in the round include Vivek Jain (Managing Director, Action Tesa and GrowthSphere) and Saket Agarwal (former Director, Apollo Pipes Ltd and Apollo Tricoat), among others, Niveshaay, the SEBI-registered investment advisory and boutique asset management firm said. "Battery storage will play a key role in India's clean energ

The project will support grid stability and the supply of renewable power, making Khavda the largest combined renewable and storage park in the world

Company plans to scale battery consumption to 5 GWh for storage systems, potentially exceeding electric vehicle production

For FY26, Amara Raja has planned ₹1,200 crore in capex, split into ₹800 crore for lithium and ₹400 crore for LAB.

Looking ahead, Nomura maintained its 'Neutral' rating on Exide Industries share, though it raised the SOTP-based target price to ₹404 from ₹392.

Vietnam's electric vehicle maker VinFast on Friday said it has signed an agreement with BatX Energies for high voltage battery recycling and repurposing in India. BatX Energies is an Indian clean-tech company specialising in battery recycling, rare metal recovery and end-of-life battery repurposing. Under the agreement, BatX Energies will provide comprehensive high-voltage (HV) battery recycling, material recovery and repurposing services for VinFast India's factory, and after-sales operations, the company said in a statement. The process will ensure efficient recovery and reintegration of critical materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel into the battery production cycle. This approach supports resource circularity, reduces dependence on mining, and significantly lowers environmental impact, it added. "This partnership with BatX Energies is a meaningful step toward building a sustainable, circular battery ecosystem in India... By working with BatX, we aim to reduce resource .

Both nations already have partnerships related to lithium battery technology

Centre also extends ISTS charges waiver for BESS and storage projects till June 2028, plans 1,100 kV UHV lines and revises RoW compensation linked to land value

With falling prices for wind, solar, and battery technologies, Pakistani companies expect a quicker return on renewable energy investment that may help them meet energy goals set by IMF

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HSBC report says BEVs and strong hybrids are not cannibalising sales in states with dual incentives; both segments are growing independently with new launches

The deal is among the three largest foreign currency loans for an Indian company this year

The system will provide backup power to critical infrastructure, such as metro, hospitals, data centres, and the airport in the event of grid disruptions