The Ministry of Heavy Industries has invited global bids to set up 10 GWh Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery manufacturing capacity for grid-scale energy storage under the PLI Scheme. The initiative aims to strengthen domestic battery production, support renewable energy integration and reduce India’s dependence on battery imports.
Key Highlights
- Government invites global bids to establish 10 GWh ACC battery manufacturing capacity.
- Capacity is earmarked for Grid-Scale Stationary Storage (GSSS) applications under the PLI Scheme.
- Tender documents are available from July 15, with bids closing on October 13, 2026.
- The initiative aims to boost domestic battery manufacturing and strengthen India’s energy security.
New Delhi, July 15: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has invited global bids to select beneficiaries for establishing 10 GWh of Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery manufacturing capacity in India. The new capacity, earmarked for Grid-Scale Stationary Storage (GSSS) applications, forms part of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for ACC Battery Storage, aimed at building a self-reliant battery manufacturing ecosystem.
According to the ministry, the Request for Proposal (RFP) has been issued through a global competitive tender, with the bidding process to be conducted online via the Central Public Procurement (CPP) Portal using a two-stage Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) mechanism to ensure transparency and competitiveness.
The tender documents are available from July 15, 2026, while the pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 29, 2026. Interested companies can submit bids until October 13, 2026, and the technical bids will be opened on October 14, 2026.
The government said the 10 GWh capacity is intended to support India’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector by providing large-scale energy storage solutions. The initiative is expected to strengthen energy security, reduce dependence on imported batteries and promote a globally competitive domestic ACC manufacturing industry.
The PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage, approved by the Union Cabinet in May 2021 with a budgetary outlay of Rs 18,100 crore, aims to establish 50 GWh of ACC battery manufacturing capacity in India. So far, 40 GWh capacity has already been allocated to domestic manufacturers, with projects currently under implementation.
By encouraging investments from both Indian and international companies, the scheme seeks to reduce India’s reliance on imported lithium-ion batteries and critical battery components, while supporting the country’s transition to clean energy, electric mobility and large-scale renewable power integration.
The launch of the 10 GWh ACC battery manufacturing tender marks another important step in India’s efforts to build a robust domestic battery industry, strengthen energy security and accelerate the country’s clean energy transition through the PLI Scheme.
