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INTERVIEW: Chairman Jayadev Galla on Amara Raja's future plans

Amara Raja Energy & Mobility aims to lead India's EV battery market, investing in lithium-ion technology while maintaining growth in the lead-acid business. With plans for a 30 gigawatt-hour Giga factory and expansion into various EV segments, Chairman Jayadev Galla is targeting a 50-50 revenue split between new energy and traditional business.

22 Sep 2024 | 18147 Views | By Prerna Lidhoo

INDIA'S SECOND-LARGEST AUTOMOTIVE battery maker, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility, which, along with Exide, controls nearly 80% of the domestic automotive battery market, is now setting its sights on the lithium-ion segment. This move is a strategic leap, aimed at capitalising on the fast-growing electric vehicle market while also hedging ...

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