India’s ambition to become a global hub for clean energy storage received a major boost this week as the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) received 22 bids for establishing 10 GWh of Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing capacity.
Opened on November 11 following a November 10 deadline, the tender specifically targets Grid-Scale Stationary Storage (GSSS) applications. This 10 GWh allocation is a critical component of the government’s broader Rs 18,100-crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme—the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage—which aims to build a total domestic capacity of 50 GWh.
The strong turnout underscores rising corporate confidence in India’s domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem. Heavyweights across the energy, automotive, and infrastructure sectors are vying for a slice of the incentive, including Reliance Industries Ltd., Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies, Exide Energy Solutions, JSW Neo Energy, Waaree Energy Storage Solutions, and Vikram Solar.
Complete List of 22 Bidders:
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ACME Solar Holdings Ltd.
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Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
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Avaada Electro Ltd.
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Exide Energy Solutions Ltd.
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Fujiyama Power Systems Ltd.
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GK Energy Ltd.
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Godawari New Energy Pvt. Ltd.
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JPM Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
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JSW Neo Energy Ltd.
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Lineage Power Pvt. Ltd.
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Mahendra Sponge and Power Ltd.
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Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd.
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Nsure Reliable Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
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Reliance Industries Ltd.
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Renew Photovoltaics Pvt. Ltd.
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Sai Bioenergy Pvt. Ltd.
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Shirdi Sai Electricals Ltd.
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Sun Drops Energia Ltd.
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Utex New Energy Pvt. Ltd.
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Vikram Solar Ltd.
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Waaree Energy Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
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Zetsol Energy Pvt. Ltd.
The global tender, initially floated on the Central Public Procurement (CPP) Portal on July 15, 2026, is being evaluated through a transparent, two-stage Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) mechanism.
Approved by the Union Cabinet in May 2021, the PLI ACC scheme is designed to reduce import dependence and localise the battery supply chain. By earmarking this 10 GWh tranche specifically for grid-scale storage, the government aims to stabilise power grids and support India’s rapid integration of renewable energy.
According to the Ministry, the robust industry participation reflects a shared commitment to building a self-reliant, globally competitive battery ecosystem, directly aligning with the long-term clean energy goals of Viksit Bharat @2047.
