
Jul 15, 2026
✦Business Line
MHI's 10 GWh battery tender opens new growth market for India's BESS sector
The Ministry of Heavy Industries invited global bids on Wednesday to establish 10 GWh of battery manufacturing capacity for grid-scale storage. This move under the PLI scheme aims to reduce import dependence. An expert said, "The government has aligned the tender with recent policy support for domestic battery manufacturing."