In early July 2025, a high-level Japanese delegation comprising senior government officials and industry experts will visit India to strengthen cooperation in advanced chemistry cell (ACC) battery manufacturing. The strategic initiative supports India’s goal of achieving 30 GWh of ACC battery production capacity, primarily to meet the growing demand from the electric vehicle (EV) sector.
Accelerating India’s Battery Ecosystem
India’s domestic battery industry has made notable progress, supported by government-led production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes. However, several key players have faced delays in meeting their production targets.
For example, Ola Cell Technologies has currently established only 1.4 GWh of capacity, compared to its planned 20 GWh. Other PLI beneficiaries, such as Reliance New Energy and Rajesh Exports, are also lagging behind schedule.
Technology Transfer to Overcome Bottlenecks
The visiting Japanese delegation is expected to offer technical expertise to accelerate India’s battery development efforts. Japan brings to the table its world-leading capabilities in chemical formulations, advanced cell design, and high-efficiency production techniques—areas where Indian firms face early-stage operational challenges.
“Japan’s technical support could provide the missing link in India’s battery value chain, enabling faster rollout of high-performance cells,” noted an industry observer.
Aligning with India’s Green Mobility Vision
The collaboration reflects a broader strategic alignment between India and Japan in clean energy and sustainable technology. Japan already plays a pivotal role in India’s lithium-ion battery ecosystem through existing partnerships and investments.
Strengthening this relationship aligns with India’s push for self-reliance in green technology. It also complements flagship government initiatives like the PLI scheme, which incentivizes battery makers to scale production and meet efficiency benchmarks.
Enabling a Greener Future
India aims to achieve 30 GWh of ACC capacity to power not only EVs but also grid-scale energy storage for renewable integration. As knnindia.co.in reports, Japan’s support could help India fast-track its transition to a clean-energy economy. Robust supply chains, advanced manufacturing, and global collaboration would drive this progress.
