In Short : India is targeting the global market for electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced batteries, with support from the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA). This collaboration aims to boost domestic manufacturing, enhance technological capabilities, and position India as a key player in the global EV and energy storage sectors. The initiative aligns with India’s goals to promote sustainable mobility and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
In Detail : India has reaffirmed its ambition to position itself as a global export hub for electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced batteries as highlighted during the curtain raiser for the Bharat Battery Show 2025. Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Vimal Anand, emphasised the critical role of energy storage technologies in driving the e-mobility transition, projecting a domestic demand of 300 GWh of advanced batteries by 2030.
The Bharat Battery Show, part of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, will take place from 19 to 21 January at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Organised in collaboration with the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), the event aims to showcase cutting-edge advancements in battery technology, recycling, and charging infrastructure, alongside India’s growing capabilities in EV manufacturing. Over 100 global players from countries including Germany, the USA, Japan, and Italy are expected to participate, presenting solutions tailored for both the Indian and global markets.
Highlighting India’s focus on localisation, Anand noted that the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and the ACC PLI programme are fostering domestic manufacturing of advanced battery technologies such as solid-state and sodium-based batteries. These initiatives aim to establish an advanced battery manufacturing capacity of 140 GWh, significantly reducing reliance on imports. Further, the allocation of INR 2,000 crore under the PM E-drive scheme for fast-charging infrastructure is expected to accelerate EV adoption.
Debi Prasad Dash, IESA President, outlined the importance of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo as a platform for fostering collaboration and innovation. He announced several pre-event conferences, including summits on battery manufacturing, supply chain management, and recycling, aimed at creating a knowledge-sharing ecosystem for stakeholders.
Prominent announcements from industry leaders include Epsilon Advanced Materials’ plans for a 100 KTPA cathode active material plant by 2030 and Nash Energy’s development of India’s first BIS-certified LFP battery cells. Replus revealed its intent to expand its lithium-ion battery manufacturing capacity from 1 GWh to 5 GWh, while LICO showcased battery energy storage systems (BESS) made from repurposed batteries for commercial and mobility applications.
The Bharat Battery Show will also see innovations such as RevX’s high-voltage battery management systems, TuringX’s cloud-based advanced battery analysis platform, and VTS’s telematics solutions for system monitoring. These advancements demonstrate the industry’s commitment to driving sustainability and efficiency.
