The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has invited global bids for the selection of beneficiaries to establish giga-scale Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery manufacturing facilities with a cumulative capacity of 10 GWh in India under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for ACC Battery Storage.
The 10 GWh manufacturing capacity has been earmarked specifically for Grid-Scale Stationary Storage (GSSS) applications, aimed at supporting India’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector and strengthening the country’s energy storage infrastructure.
According to the ministry, the bidding process will be conducted online through a transparent two-stage Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) mechanism on the Central Public Procurement (CPP) Portal. The Request for Proposal (RFP) and tender documents have been made available from July 15, 2026.
A pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 29, 2026, while the last date for submission of bids is October 13, 2026. Technical bids will be opened on October 14, 2026.
The initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to build a robust domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem and reduce dependence on imported advanced battery technologies. In May 2021, the Union Cabinet approved the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage with a total financial outlay of ₹18,100 crore. The scheme aims to establish 50 GWh of ACC manufacturing capacity in the country by incentivising large-scale investments from domestic and international manufacturers.
So far, 40 GWh of the targeted manufacturing capacity has already been awarded to domestic manufacturers under the PLI ACC Scheme. The remaining 10 GWh, now being offered through the global tender, is dedicated to grid-scale stationary storage applications.
The Ministry stated that the additional capacity will play a crucial role in meeting India’s growing energy storage requirements driven by the rapid deployment of renewable energy. It is also expected to enhance energy security, reduce import dependence on advanced battery cells, and help develop a globally competitive ACC battery manufacturing ecosystem.
The latest bidding round is expected to attract both Indian and international companies with expertise in advanced battery technologies, further accelerating India’s ambitions of becoming a global hub for advanced energy storage manufacturing while supporting the country’s clean energy transition.
