The Ministry of Heavy Industries has invited global bids for the remaining 10 GWh of advanced chemistry cell battery manufacturing capacity under the Production Linked Incentive scheme. The capacity is intended for grid-scale energy storage for renewable power and is part of India’s effort to reduce import dependence in a strategic industrial sector.
The Union government approved an ₹18,100-crore scheme in 2021 for a total of 50 GWh of advanced chemistry cell battery capacity. The Ministry of Heavy Industries says 40 GWh has already been allocated domestically, and the remaining 10 GWh has now been opened for bidding.
Background and earlier position
The advanced chemistry cell battery scheme is a Production Linked Incentive initiative aimed at creating a competitive domestic battery ecosystem. The earlier allocation of 40 GWh reflects the first phase of capacity building, while the newly invited global bids cover the last tranche of capacity under the approved scheme.
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