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Centre gets 22 bids for 10 GWh ACC battery capacity

2026-11-12 · 1 source · The Hindu Industry

In short

The Centre received 22 bids for 10 GWh of giga-scale battery manufacturing capacity.

The bid round is part of the government’s plan to build 50 GWh of ACC capacity under the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage. That could help expand battery production for storage and electric vehicles.

What the reporting says

The Centre received 22 bids for 10 GWh of giga-scale ACC battery manufacturing capacity. The bid round is part of the government’s target to build 50 GWh of ACC manufacturing capacity under the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage. The response shows industry interest in domestic battery production for storage and electric mobility.

Why it matters

The Centre received 22 bids for 10 GWh of advanced chemistry cell battery manufacturing capacity. The round fits into the government’s goal of creating 50 GWh of ACC capacity under the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage. The outcome matters for battery makers, suppliers and EV-linked manufacturing in India.

Touches: Energy, EV, Companies, Government

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