New Delhi, Nov 12: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has received 22 bids for setting up 10 GWh of Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery manufacturing capacity in India, signalling strong industry interest in the country’s efforts to build a domestic energy storage manufacturing ecosystem.
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The capacity has been earmarked specifically for Grid-Scale Stationary Storage (GSSS) applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage. It forms part of the programme’s broader target of developing 50 GWh of domestic ACC manufacturing capacity.
The ministry said the technical bids were opened on November 11 at its premises in the presence of bidders. The tender was floated on the Central Public Procurement (CPP) Portal on July 15, 2026, while the pre-bid conference took place on July 29. The deadline for submission of bids was November 10.
22 companies join the race
The companies that submitted bids include major players from the energy, power, infrastructure and renewable energy sectors.
The list comprises:
ACME Solar Holdings Ltd.
Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Avaada Electro Ltd.
Exide Energy Solutions Ltd.
Fujiyama Power Systems Ltd.
GK Energy Ltd.
Godawari New Energy Pvt. Ltd.
JPM Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
JSW Neo Energy Ltd.
Lineage Power Pvt. Ltd.
Mahendra Sponge and Power Ltd.
Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd.
Nsure Reliable Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Reliance Industries Ltd.
Renew Photovoltaics Pvt. Ltd.
Sai Bioenergy Pvt. Ltd.
Shirdi Sai Electricals Ltd.
Sun Drops Energia Ltd.
Utex New Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Vikram Solar Ltd.
Waaree Energy Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Zetsol Energy Pvt. Ltd.
The selection process is being conducted through an online, two-stage Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) mechanism, which is intended to ensure transparency in the evaluation of proposals.
₹18,100-crore programme targets 50 GWh capacity
The Union Cabinet approved the PLI Scheme for the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage in May 2021, with a total budgetary allocation of ₹18,100 crore.
The programme aims to strengthen India’s domestic battery manufacturing capabilities by attracting large-scale investment from Indian and international companies and developing a globally competitive ACC manufacturing ecosystem.
Advanced Chemistry Cells are a key component of energy storage systems and have applications in sectors including electric mobility and stationary power storage.
Grid storage gains importance with renewable energy expansion
The 10 GWh capacity earmarked for grid-scale stationary storage is expected to support India’s growing need for energy storage as renewable energy generation expands.
Large-scale storage systems can help manage fluctuations in renewable power generation, improve grid stability and strengthen the reliability of electricity supply. The proposed manufacturing capacity is also expected to deepen domestic value chains for advanced battery technologies and reduce dependence on imported products.
The ministry said the response to the tender reflects growing investor confidence in India’s potential as an ACC manufacturing destination. The initiative is part of the government’s broader push to build technological self-reliance, strengthen clean energy infrastructure and advance the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.