Amara Raja Launches 60 MWh Customer Qualification Plant for Li-Ion Cells

Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies announced the commissioning of its Customer Qualification Plant (CQP) at its Giga Corridor in Telangana. The facility has an initial manufacturing capacity of 60 MWh and will produce lithium-ion cells for customer qualification before commercial-scale production.

The CQP is designed to manufacture cylindrical and prismatic lithium-ion cells across multiple chemistries. Cells produced at the facility are expected to be supplied to customers for validation beginning in August 2026. The plant has been commissioned with a workforce of more than 100 employees.

The company has invested approximately ₹500 crore in the CQP. The investment forms part of the company’s Phase 1 investment of more than ₹1,500 crore under its ₹9,500 crore Giga Corridor programme in Telangana. The CQP will support the company’s 2 GWh Giga 1 commercial cell manufacturing facility, which is scheduled to commence production next year.

Along with the ePositive Energy Labs research and engineering centre, the CQP is part of the first phase of Amara Raja’s battery cell manufacturing programme in Telangana.

Shri A. Revanth Reddy, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana, said, “The future of mobility and clean energy will be shaped by nations that build world-class manufacturing capabilities. Telangana is determined to lead this transformation by creating an ecosystem where innovation, technology, industry and talent come together. Amara Raja’s Customer Qualification Plant represents a significant step in building India’s battery manufacturing value chain and reinforces Telangana’s position at the forefront of the country’s clean energy revolution. We are proud that this landmark facility has been established in our state, and we remain committed to supporting investments that generate employment, foster innovation and contribute to the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”

Jayadev Galla, Co-founder and Chairman, Amara Raja, said, “Today marks an important step in India’s journey towards realizing the vision of building a self-reliant battery ecosystem. As the world reconfigures energy supply chains around resilience, security and advanced manufacturing, India’s ability to develop, validate and manufacture advanced battery technologies will shape its role in the global energy transition. Our CQP is a significant step towards creating these capabilities and laying the foundation for a trusted, world-class energy ecosystem.”

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