Govt invites bids to set up 10 GWh grid-scale advanced chemistry cell manufacturingIn a bold move, the Ministry of Heavy Industries is inviting bids for extensive Advanced Chemistry Cell manufacturing facilities, with enti...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Amara Raja to phase lithium-ion cell rollout with focus on standard battery cellsAmara Raja Energy & Mobility is entering lithium-ion cell manufacturing with a measured approach. The company will initially produce standa...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Born at IIT, this battery tech targets a market China doesn't dominate—yetOffgrid Energy Labs, whose battery technology was developed through R&D in India, is betting on zinc-bromine batteries for long-duration en...
14 Jul, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Can a simple drop tell if your battery is dead? Here’s what the bounce test suggestsWhat if a single drop could reveal whether an AA battery is dead? The viral battery bounce test has fascinated millions because it appears ...
13 Jul, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
This simple aluminum foil could help a AAA battery fit a AA slot temporarily —but there's one important warningUsing aluminum foil to bridge the gap between a AAA battery and a AA terminal is a clever bit of "MacGyver" engineering, but it’s strictly ...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Exide's Bengaluru lithium-ion cell plant to generate revenue from Q3: CEOExide Industries expects its Bengaluru lithium-ion cell plant to generate revenue from the third quarter. The company has invested signific...
10 Jul, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Government waives basic customs duty on key inputs for electronics manufacturingThe government has waived customs duty on key electronic components. This move aims to boost domestic manufacturing of smartphones and lapt...
09 Jul, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Premier Energies commissions 5.6 GW solar module plant in TelanganaPremier Energies commissioned a significant 5.6 GW solar module facility in Telangana. The company also began construction for a 6 GWh batt...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government signs MoU with Vikram Solar to set up Rs 15,037 cr BESS plant in TirunelveliTamil Nadu government and Vikram Solar signed an MoU for a new plant. This facility will manufacture Battery Energy Storage Systems in Tiru...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 66: This old auto ancillary giant is betting big on the next energy shiftFor 40 years, this was one of those businesses the market treated as safe – and slightly dull. It dominated its market, and it generated st...
09 Jul, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Dixon Tech, Syrma SGS, Amber shares surge up to 6%. What does customs duty relief mean?Shares of Dixon Technologies, Syrma SGS Technologies and Amber Enterprises rallied after the Centre expanded customs duty exemptions on ele...
09 Jul, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Govt extends duty relief for electronics, lithium-ion battery manufacturing till 2029Customs duty concessions on electronics manufacturing parts are extended until March 2029. This move supports investments in battery cell m...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
Rising battery costs seen pushing up India storage tariffs as developers warn on project viabilityBattery storage tariffs in India are anticipated to increase significantly. Rising input costs and reduced Chinese incentives are pushing u...
08 Jul, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
India's energy storage requirement set to jump from 1 GWh to 888 GWh by 2035-36: ReportIndia’s vision for 2035-36 includes a staggering demand of 888 GWh for energy storage, significantly up from today’s capacity. This develop...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
iPhone 18 Pro Max battery leak: Apple could pack its biggest-ever battery in the flagship; Check battery size and sim tray detailsiPhone 18 Pro Max battery leak: Regulatory filings reportedly spotted on China's compulsory certification database suggest the iPhone 18 Pr...
07 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Premier Energies bags Rs 3,011 crore solar orders in June QuarterPremier Energies secured orders valued at Rs 3,011 crore for solar cells and modules. These contracts are scheduled for delivery across fis...
07 Jul, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Panasonic to localise its US data centre battery production, CEO saysAutomakers and battery companies, which now face a weak market for electric vehicles in the US, are scrambling to repurpose battery factor...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.18 PM IST