**Policy Summary: National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage**
**Overview**
The Ministry of Heavy Industries is administering the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the "National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage." Approved in May 2021 with a total financial outlay of ₹18,100 crore, the initiative aims to establish 50 GWh of domestic ACC manufacturing capacity to reduce India's reliance on imports and foster a globally competitive battery-manufacturing ecosystem.
**Implementation Status**
To date, 40 GWh of the 50 GWh targeted capacity has been awarded to four beneficiary firms. While all firms have completed land acquisition, the total installed capacity currently stands at 1 GWh. The following table details the status of the beneficiary firms:
| Beneficiary Firm | Land Acquisition Completed | Capacity Awarded (GWh) | Capacity Installed (GWh) |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Ola Cell Technologies Pvt. Ltd. | Yes | 20 | 1 |
| Reliance New Energy Battery Ltd. | Yes | 10 | 0 |
| ACC Energy Storage Pvt. Ltd. | Yes | 5 | 0 |
| Reliance New Energy Battery Storage Ltd. | Yes | 5 | 0 |
| **Total** | — | **40** | **1** |
**Key Objectives and Technology**
* **Strategic Goal:** To strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities and transition from an import-dependent model to a self-reliant domestic ecosystem.
* **Technology Development:** Beneficiary firms are reportedly utilizing in-house developed ACC technology for their manufacturing processes.
* **Current Market State:** Despite these initiatives, domestic demand for ACCs continues to be met primarily through imports at this stage.
**Official Source**
This information was provided on March 27, 2026, by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
Key Entities Referenced
National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage: A government program with an outlay of ₹18,100 crore designed to establish 50 GWh of domestic manufacturing capacity for advanced chemistry cells.
Ministry of Heavy Industries: The primary government ministry responsible for administering and monitoring the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for ACC battery storage.
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: The policy framework aimed at incentivizing domestic manufacturing to reduce India's dependence on imported advanced chemistry cells.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
ACC BATTERY PRODUCTION-LINKED
INCENTIVE (PLI) SCHEME
Posted On: 27 MAR 2026 4:10PM by PIB Delhi
Ministry of Heavy Industries is administering the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, namely
“National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage,” approved in May 2021 with
a total outlay of ₹18,100 crore to establish 50 GWh of domestic Advanced Chemistry Cell manufacturing
capacity.
Out of the total targeted capacity of 50 GWh, 40 GWh has been awarded to four beneficiary firms. The
status of land acquisition and plant commissioning for the approved beneficiary firms are as under:
Sl. No. Beneficiary firms under PLI ACC Land acquisition Capacity Capacity
Scheme completed Awarded Installed
(in GWh) (in GWh)
1. ACC Energy Storage Pvt. Ltd. Yes 5 0
2. Ola Cell Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Yes 20 1
3. Reliance New Energy Battery Storage Yes 5 0
Ltd.
4. Reliance New Energy Battery Ltd. Yes 10 0
TOTAL 40 1
The PLI ACC Scheme aims to reduce India’s dependence on imported ACCs by strengthening domestic
manufacturing capabilities and incentivising large domestic and international players to establish a
globally competitive ACC battery-manufacturing ecosystem in the country. However, at present, the
domestic demand continues to be met largely through imports.
As per the information provided by the PLI ACC beneficiary firms, the beneficiary firms are using in-
house developed ACC technology.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa
Varma in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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