Battery Technology

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

RIL's Big Battery Bet: Why Motilal Oswal sees a new energy upside

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.

Niveshaay leads ₹325 crore funding in Waaree Energy Storage Systems

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

Adani Group plans to build India's largest battery storage system

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

Ola Electric enters $12 bn energy storage market with home batteries

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

Amara Raja: Analysts keep Buy on strong LAB, margin gains and lithium push

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

Exide's Q1 surprise triggers mixed analyst calls; what should investors do?

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

VinFast partners BatX Energies for battery recycling, repurposing in India

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 .

Japanese team to visit India to aid battery industry with technology

Both nations already have partnerships related to lithium battery technology

Govt plans additional Rs 5,400 crore VGF to create 30 GWh battery storage

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

China powers Pakistan's green energy ambitions amid IMF's loan conditions

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

What happens if you leave device chargers plugged in? An expert explains

Chargers left plugged in might seem harmless, but they quietly waste power and wear out over time. Here's what you need to know about hidden risks and costs

India crucial for innovation, quicker battery storage systems: Fluence exec

Dhanya Rajeswaran talks about the US-based company's Bengaluru location, the largest, fastest-growing hub worldwide, and the only place where it is called the Global Innovation Center

Strong hybrids and BEVs cater to distinct buyers, says HSBC report

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

Tata inks $990.79 million loan to fund Britain's biggest battery plant

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

Tata Power gets nod to deploy 100 Mw battery storage system in Mumbai

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

Hindustan Power to invest Rs 620 cr in solar, battery projects in Assam

Hindustan Power has signed an agreement with the Assam government to invest Rs 620 crore to set up solar and battery storage projects. The investment will drive the development of a 100 MW solar power plant alongside a battery energy storage system, the company said in a statement on Monday. The company said it will invest Rs 500 crore for the solar plant and another Rs 120 crore for the battery storage facility. "Hindustan Power was the first company to develop a large solar power plant in Assam in 2016, and the company remains committed to driving the state's journey of growth in the new era of renewable energy," the company's chairman Ratul Puri said. Hindustan Power is an independent power producer with a global portfolio of renewable and transitional electricity generation assets.

Epsilon plans to invest Rs 15,350 cr for EV battery facility in Karnataka

Epsilon Group on Wednesday announced its plan to invest Rs 15,350 crore in developing a manufacturing and research facility for EV battery testing and advanced materials in Karnataka. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Karnataka (GoK) has been signed to this effect at the Invest Karnataka Summit in Bengaluru, Epsilon said. This strategic investment, planned over the next 10 years, will bolster India's Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem, creating thousands of jobs, and strengthen India's position as a hub for advanced battery technology, it said. As part of the MoU, Epsilon Group, along with its subsidiaries Epsilon Advanced Materials and Epsilon CAM Pvt Ltd will manufacture sustainable and high-performance Graphite Anode and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Cathode battery materials while Inspire Energy Research Center Pvt Ltd will focus on R&D, testing and training for EV battery materials and battery manufacturers. The plan includes an investment of Rs 9,000 ...

LG Energy Solution plans to cut capex on slowing EV demand after Q4 loss

The company, which makes batteries for Tesla, General Motors and Volkswagen, reported an operating loss of 226 billion won ($158 million) for the October-December period

Waaree Energies board approves Rs 850 cr investment in energy facilities

Waaree Energies Ltd on Monday said its board has approved three investment proposals aggregating Rs 850 crore to set up electrolyser and storage cell manufacturing facilities. The board also approved capital expenditure (capex) of Rs 130 crore in invertor business through its wholly-owned subsidiary Waaree Power Private Limited. The board approved "capital expenditure of Rs 551 crore and investment of Rs 200 crore for 300 MW electrolyser manufacturing plant in its wholly-owned subsidiary Waaree Clean Energy Solutions, under the PLI Scheme," Waaree Energies said in an exchange filing. It also approved a capital expenditure of Rs 2,073 crore and an investment of Rs 650 crore for setting up a 3.5 GWh Lithium-Ion Advanced Chemistry Storage Cell manufacturing plant in its wholly-owned subsidiary Waaree Energy Storage Solutions. The capex will be funded by a mix of debt and internal accruals, the company said. The board further approved the appointment of Amit Paithanka, Chief Executive