Government eases battery PLI norms; subsidies lowered

The government floated a new 10 GWh tender on July 15 under the ₹18,100-crore Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACC). It is the final tranche of the larger 50 GWh initiative. The tender eases norms to attract more storage players, while lowering the subsidy on offer, signalling a shift in policy priorities.

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A change in the flagship battery-storage manufacturing incentive — schemes with outlays are examinable.

Key facts

Scheme: ₹18,100-crore PLI for Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACC).
New 10 GWh tender floated on July 15, 2026 — the final part of a 50 GWh initiative.
Norms eased to draw more players; subsidies lowered.

Background

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