Battery Makers

India's energy storage requirement to hit 888 GWh by 2035-36: Report

India will require 888 GWh of energy storage system capacity by 2035-36, up from 1 GWh currently, according to an industry report released on Wednesday. The report highlighted how energy storage is now the key pillar in strengthening grid reliability and enabling the country's renewable energy ambitions, a statement said. India will require 888 GWh of energy storage system (ESS) capacity by 2035-36, from the existing 1 GWh scale, according to the 'India BESS Market Review' released by India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) and Customized Energy Solutions (CES) at India Energy Storage Week (IESW) here on Wednesday. The inaugural session of IESW 2026 featured industry leaders and delegates from 15 countries. Debmalya Sen, President of IESA, said on the occasion that the IESW 2026 is more than an industry summit; it's a testament to how far India has come on its clean energy journey. The 888 GWh target by 2035-36 signals a new era where energy storage is at the centre of our energy ...

Maruti Suzuki commissions 1 MWh battery storage system at Kharkhoda plant

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Wednesday announced the commissioning of a 1 MWh battery energy storage system at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in Haryana. As a pilot initiative, a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has been integrated into the Kharkhoda facility's internal electricity distribution network, Maruti Suzuki India said in a statement. In 2025, the company had installed a 20 MWp solar power project at the Kharkhoda facility. However, solar power generated during facility holidays could not be utilised due to the absence of demand, it added. A BESS addresses this challenge by storing excess electricity generated during low-demand periods or facility holidays and making it available when required, the company said. In addition, the BESS will help improve grid stability, Maruti Suzuki added. Stating that the company is strongly aligned with India's focus on building self-reliant energy ecosystems, Maruti Suzuki India Managing Director & CEO Hisashi

Recycling certificate norm irks major lead-acid battery manufacturers

Battery makers urge the Centre to exempt self-recycled batteries from mandatory certificate purchases, warning the proposed trading platform could discourage recycling investments

Viral BAT-BMS app deleted: How it stopped e-rickshaws?

A Chinese battery management app called BAT-BMS has come under scrutiny after viral videos showed people remotely switching off e-rickshaws using Bluetooth, raising serious safety concerns.

Rational regulation: India's battery-recycling norms must evolve with tech

The concern of the auto sector is that the current rules require manufacturers to begin collecting 70 per cent of batteries after eight years of use

Is electricity the new oil? Why firms are pushing towards electrification

From electric vehicles to battery factories and AI data centres, electrification is emerging as the next frontier of economic growth, but will it do to the world what oil did in the last century?

Reliance turns to CATL as Chinese tech curbs hit battery ambitions

Reliance is in talks with CATL and other Chinese suppliers for battery components as Beijing's tightening tech curbs reshape its clean energy ambitions

Dry cell battery makers struggle to recharge under new recycling rules

India's stricter battery recycling targets under EPR rules are forcing dry cell makers to seek relief, explore new collection models, and tackle rising costs and ecosystem gaps

Adani Green to invest ₹15,000 cr to add 10 GWh battery storage in FY27

Adani Green Energy Ltd plans to invest about Rs 15,000 crore to add more than 10 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery energy storage capacity in the current financial year, as it pivots towards delivering reliable, dispatchable clean power amid India's accelerating energy transition. The proposed addition will be over and above the roughly 3 GWh of installed storage capacity the company expects to reach shortly, following the commissioning of 1.4 GWh during FY26, it said during its earnings call. The batteries are being developed alongside renewable generation at Khavda in Gujarat, where AGEL is building what it describes as the world's largest renewable energy park. The storage systems are aimed at supplying power during peak evening demand when solar output tapers, helping smooth load profiles and enable round-the-clock renewable energy. "We are in the process of very significantly ramping up our capacity addition for batteries which we expect to commission north of 10 GWh, in this ..

Eveready bets on alkaline batteries with India's first plant in Jammu

Eveready Industries has launched India's first alkaline battery plant in Jammu to boost its premium segment and tap export and private-label opportunities

Battery Tech Startup Coulomb Litech Raises ₹20 Cr in Seed Funding

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Anand Rathi upgrades Amara Raja Energy to 'Buy' on growth, new BESS plans

Anand Rathi expects Amara Raja Energy to gain market share in the lead-acid battery segment, supported by a favourable outlook for automotive and industrial demand.

Amara Raja Energy falls 5% on Q3 results; profit down 53%, margins contract

Amara Raja Energy net profit fell 53 per cent year-on-year to ₹140 crore in Q3FY26 from ₹298.4 crore in the year-ago period

ACME Solar secures 220 MW solar project with battery storage in MP

ACME Solar Holdings on Tuesday said it has secured a 220 MW solar project with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) from Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Ltd (RUMSL). The project is part of a 440 MW tender floated by RUMSL for the Morena Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh, a company statement said. The tender was floated under tariff-based competitive guidelines (TBCB) for which an e-reverse auction was conducted in September 2025. The project requires supplying power with a maximum annual CUF (capacity utilisation factor) of 35 per cent, along with 4 hours of peak supply (2 hours each in the morning and evening) at 95 per cent annual availability. Charging energy for the evening peak will be sourced from the solar plant, while energy for the morning peak will be supplied free of cost by the procurer during night hours. RUMSL would provide the land and evacuation infrastructure above the 33 kV level as part of the facilities offered by the solar park developer. The project would combine Solar and

Exide Industries Q3 results: Profit rises 5% to ₹258 cr on battery demand

Revenue from sales to ​automakers jumped 25 per cent during the quarter, while sales of two- and four-wheeler batteries to retail customers hit a record high, Exide said

EV making and climate tech | From Foxconn’s environmental expert

In this session, Ankita Patwa, Environmental Manager, Foxconn System & Founder, TheGreenSolve talks about EV making, sustainability, climate tech and provides career tips

Ford cancels EV battery deal worth $6.5 billion with LG Energy Solution

The South Korean battery maker said in a regulatory filing that the termination followed a notice from Ford after the automaker decided to halt production of some EV models due to policy changes

India's EV battery demand to rise multifold to 256.3 GWh by 2032: Report

India's electric vehicle (EV) battery market demand will surge from 17.7 GWh in 2025 to a staggering 256.3 GWh by 2032, according to a Customized Energy Solutions' (CES) report on Friday. This explosive growth is driven by India's push toward electrification, with rising fuel prices, strong consumer demand, rapid model launches, and robust policy support, all converging to create a unique growth environment, the 2025 EV Battery Technology Review Report said. It notes that a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35 per cent is expected over the next seven years, signalling a seismic shift in the nation's automotive sector. As electric mobility accelerates worldwide, the report provides deep insights into breakthroughs in chemistry, performance, advancements, and manufacturing strategies shaping next-generation battery systems. "Breakthroughs in battery chemistry are at the core of India's EV revolution. Innovations like LFP Gen 4 and the emergence of sodium-ion technology are not ju

Analysts see big boom in battery storage; RIL, Waaree among key gainers

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.

Govt may relax rules under PLI scheme for ACC battery output after delays

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