India's Battery Supply Chain: The Slow Race Against China
Indian innovators are building a domestic battery supply chain to challenge China's dominance. From pilot plants to massive refineries, here's the inside story of India's midstream pioneers.
Indian innovators are building a domestic battery supply chain to challenge China's dominance. From pilot plants to massive refineries, here's the inside story of India's midstream pioneers.
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Waaree Energy Storage secures ₹1,003 crore to build a 20GWh lithium-ion battery facility, aiming to cut imports and power India's EV and grid storage growth. Explore the details.
DGCA bans power bank charging on flights over lithium battery risks. New guidelines mandate carrying them in hand luggage and reporting overheating. Stay informed.
India's DGCA bans charging power banks on flights, restricts them to hand baggage. New rules aim to tackle fire risks from lithium batteries. Passengers must report overheating devices immediately.
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India considers extending concessional customs duty on lithium-ion cells for EVs in the upcoming budget, as domestic manufacturing fails to take off and imports surge. Read more.
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Chile's state-owned Codelco and SQM create a massive lithium joint venture, Nova Andino Litio SpA, aiming to reclaim global leadership in the EV battery metal. Details inside.
US tech giants and Pentagon face a strategic threat due to reliance on Chinese lithium-ion batteries for AI data centres and modern weapons. Discover the national security risks and US countermeasures.
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India's critical minerals strategy is directionally correct but faces slower progress and funding gaps, says NovalSense report. The mission is vital for energy transition and reducing import reliance.
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Argentina's Ambassador highlights the $5 billion trade partnership with India, its 6th largest partner. Talks focus on expanding the MERCOSUR pact and reducing duties to boost ties in energy, mining beyond soybean oil and lithium. Explore the future of th
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Ford pivots to energy storage, investing $2 billion to meet booming AI data centre demand. The automaker will repurpose its Kentucky EV battery plant, targeting 20 GWh annual capacity by 2027. Read more.
SCCL and Altmin to build a 30,000 TPA battery-grade lithium refinery in Telangana by 2027, boosting India's EV and clean energy ambitions. Read more.
India's critical minerals sector could grow to $30 billion with streamlined policies. Experts urge for a single-window clearance and stable regulations to attract investment and secure supply chains.
Six-month visa rules for Chinese technicians are causing major delays in India's lithium-ion battery factory projects, jeopardizing EV and energy storage targets under the PLI scheme. Learn about the impact.
Punjab Cabinet plans incentive policy for teachers and doctors in border districts. New rules for charitable societies and GPS on mining vehicles also approved to curb illegal mining.
Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott faces big test on lithium strategy after shelving Serbia project. Key decisions ahead for world's second-largest mining company. Read more.
India's steel ministry directs SAIL & NMDC to secure overseas mineral assets like coking coal, lithium & copper. Strategic move aims to cut import bills & ensure supply security amidst global shifts.
China's export controls on minerals vital for semiconductors and green tech expose Western supply chain vulnerabilities. Discover why diversification is slow and what it means for the energy transition.
IIT researchers develop breakthrough zinc-ion battery technology using novel cathode material, offering sustainable alternative to lithium batteries. Learn about this green energy innovation.