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How India is racing to build a homegrown Li-ion battery industry

Eager to avoid dependence on an external power like China, the South Asian nation is rapidly putting in place the pieces required to build a homegrown Li-ion cell and battery industry.

17 Oct 2024 | 8407 Views | By Kiran Murali

As the world pivots towards sustainable energy solutions, India stands at a crucial crossroads. With ambitious goals to slash carbon emissions and a burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market, the country faces a critical challenge: establishing a robust, domestic lithium-ion battery manufacturing ecosystem.

Currently, India's EV dreams are powered largely ...

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