The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) will unveil its strategic white paper, “Vision 2047: India’s Roadmap for a Self-Reliant Battery Ecosystem,” at the 5th India Battery Manufacturing & Supply Chain Summit (IBMSCS) 2026, scheduled for February 5–6, 2026 in Hyderabad. The report outlines a comprehensive roadmap for developing a robust domestic battery value chain and advancing India’s self-reliance in energy storage technologies.
The white paper, prepared with input from the India Battery Manufacturing and Supply Chain Council (IBMSCC) and the India Recycling and Reuse Council (IRRC), provides actionable recommendations to align policy, investment, and R&D with industry needs. It emphasizes the need for parallel development across upstream components, mineral refining, downstream pack assembly, system integration, and recycling to create a globally competitive and sustainable battery ecosystem.
The 2026 Summit is expected to attract over 600 delegates, 50+ industry leaders, and 250+ companies, including Attero, Rubamin, Toshiba, and Luminous. Academic and research institutions such as CMET and the Indian Institute of Science, along with international participants from China, Japan, Korea, Finland, Australia, Germany, and the USA, will engage in discussions on critical gaps and collaborative solutions for the advanced chemistry cell (ACC) value chain.
“Vision 2047 is a timely, industry-driven roadmap that addresses the urgent need to harmonize policy, investment, and R&D to build a resilient, self-reliant battery ecosystem,” said Debmalya Sen, President, IESA.
Demand for energy storage systems and ACCs is accelerating, fueled by the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), grid-scale renewables integration, and commercial and industrial behind-the-meter systems. Initiatives such as Round-the-Clock (RTC) and Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) tenders from SECI, NTPC, and state utilities, alongside Viability Gap Funding (VGF) and Power System Development Fund (PSDF) projects, are enabling higher renewable penetration and grid flexibility.
“Coordinated industry-government efforts on supply chain localization, gigafactory deployment, and recycling infrastructure will enable India to leapfrog global competitors and achieve energy self-reliance,” said Vinayak Walimbe, Managing Director, Customized Energy Solutions.
While India has made progress in cell and pack manufacturing through the ACC Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme and private sector investments, the battery supply chain remains concentrated globally, particularly in China. The white paper and the Summit aim to catalyze domestic value addition and position India as a global leader in energy storage technologies.
