Driving India’s Energy Storage Revolution, Chennai hosts key Industry Roundtable ahead of TBSI 2025

As India emerges as a global hub for energy storage and e-mobility, Informa Markets in India, the leading organizer of B2B exhibitions, is gearing up to launch 3rd edition of The Battery Show India (TBSI) alongside the 18th edition of Renewable Energy India(REI), from October 30th to November 1st, 2025, at the India Expo Centre & Mart (IEML), Greater Noida. Taking place against the backdrop of a rapidly expanding India Lithium-ion Battery Market, valued at USD 2.54 billion in 2023 and projected to reach USD 6.92 billion by 2030, the event highlights India’s growing prominence in the global energy storage and e-mobility landscape.

In the lead-up to the Battery Show India (TBSI) 2025, an Industry Roundtable held on October 16th, 2025, at Radisson Blu, Chennai. The roundtable brought together leading stakeholders from the battery manufacturing, electric vehicle, and clean energy sectors to discuss emerging opportunities, challenges, and innovations in India’s evolving energy storage ecosystem. The distinguished industry leaders participated in the discussion, were Mr. C. Narsimhan, Chairman, Raasi Group of Companies; Mr. Chethan Srinivasa, Business Head, IPG Photonics Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Aji Philip, Head – LIB, Dürr India Pvt. Ltd; Mr. Anil Kumar, Chief Operating Officer, NASH Energy (I) Pvt. Ltd; Ms. Shipra Sinha, Director – Sales & Marketing, Light Mechanics Pvt. Ltd. and Mr. Rajneesh Khattar, Senior Group Director, Informa Markets in India. With Tamil Nadu emerging as a major hub for EV and electronics manufacturing, the discussions highlighted the state’s pivotal role in strengthening domestic and global battery supply chains, fostering technological collaboration, and accelerating India’s clean mobility transition.

Mr. C. Narsimhan, Chairman, Raasi Group of Companies said, “India’s renewable energy landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation from limited awareness before 2014 to achieving nearly 50% of its 2030 goal of 500 GW renewable capacity. With close to 250 GW already established through solar, wind, bio, and hydro projects, the nation is steadily positioning itself as the third-largest clean energy power after China and the United States. As the transition to advanced battery technologies accelerates, it is vital to address raw material dependencies with lithium forming the foundation for cell manufacturing, yet only around 2% of it being utilised in production. Moreover, nearly 90% of the world’s lithium, nickel, cobalt, and other critical mineral mines are currently controlled by China, highlighting the need for India to strengthen its domestic value chain and resource strategy.

Mr. Chethan Srinivasa Business Head, IPG Photonics, said “IPG Photonics is driving the next wave of innovation in laser technology to empower modern manufacturing. Precision laser welding solutions are enabling safer, spatter-free, and more reliable welds that directly contribute to improved performance and efficiency. Such innovations are also helping the automotive industry develop lighter and more energy-efficient vehicles, underscoring the growing importance of technology-driven sustainability across the manufacturing ecosystem.”

Mr. Aji Philip, Head – LIB, Dürr India said, “The Battery Show has been an excellent platform for supporting the growth of India’s emerging battery ecosystem. Dürr provides complete plant engineering solutions, including paint shops, automation, digitalization, and energy-efficient systems, and has been a trusted partner to the Indian automotive industry since 1997. In the battery sector, Dürr delivers end-to-end electrode manufacturing solutions with coating, drying, solvent recovery, and distillation systems achieving up to 95% efficiency. Through the partnership with GROB, complete cell manufacturing solutions from assembly to testing are now available. All systems are fully manufactured in India based on German engineering, ensuring cost-effective, reliable, and long-term service support for leading EV and battery manufacturers.”

Mr. Anil Kumar, Chief Operating Officer, NASH Energy said “The creation of a robust cell manufacturing ecosystem marks a defining step in India’s clean energy journey. As the first commercial manufacturer of LFP chemistry-based cells in the country, we currently operate a 600 MW plant in Bengaluru, catering to leading domestic customers and exporting cells to the United States. With a dedicated R&D centre in Japan acquired to strengthen our technology base and another R&D facility being established in India, we are fostering seamless collaboration between Indian and Japanese scientists to localize advanced know-how. Building on this foundation, we are now setting up a 2 GWh prismatic battery pack facility with plans to expand into cylindrical cell production by December. In light of recent global supply chain challenges and raw material constraints, the focus remains on accelerating a self-reliant ‘Make in India’ ecosystem for batteries and energy storage technologies.”

Ms. Shipra Mishra Director -Sales & Marketing, Light Mechanics said, “The development of advanced battery assembly and laser welding systems plays a vital role in supporting India’s growing EV and energy storage ecosystem. With increasing demand for precision, safety, and consistency across large-scale production, indigenous capabilities in automation, high-end laser systems, and real-time weld monitoring are becoming essential. The focus is now on building scalable and reliable manufacturing solutions within India that can meet the stringent quality standards of OEMs and strengthen the domestic supply chain for energy technologies.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rajneesh Khattar, Senior Group Director, Informa Markets in India, said, “India’s electric vehicle market is rapidly expanding, with over 2 million EVs sold in 2024 and lithium-ion battery demand projected to reach 600 GWh by 2030. Government incentives under the FAME scheme, rising fuel prices, and increasing environmental awareness are driving strong adoption across the country. The growing need for efficient energy storage and battery solutions is creating new opportunities for manufacturers, project developers, and technology innovators. The Battery Show India 2025 serves as a pivotal platform to bring together global experts and industry leaders. In Chennai, this roundtable highlights the state’s emerging role in EV manufacturing and battery supply chains, offering insights into regional innovations and collaborations that are shaping India’s sustainable mobility ecosystem.”

TBSI 2025 will feature 350+ exhibitors, 400+ brands, and participation from Japan, USA, Korea, Taiwan, and China, showcasing cutting-edge technologies across the battery and storage value chain from raw materials and components to complete solutions. Supported by the Department of Science & Technology and the Ministry of Heavy Industries, the event will see participation from top industry exhibitors including Semco, Thermofisher, PNT Korea, Rubamin, Altmin, Encore, Tex Technology, CBC Corporation, BASF, TVS Indeon, Nash energy, Encore, Ipower and many more.

The three-day exhibition is expected to attract 20,000+ visitors from diverse sectors such as vehicle manufacturing, battery production, project development, C&I customers, and government agencies. Alongside, 100+ distinguished speakers will present insights into emerging trends such as Beyond Mobility Battery Solutions, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and sustainable innovations driving India’s net-zero goals. The live BESS display zone will be among the major attractions, presenting scalable solutions for industrial, residential, and utility applications.

Chennai – Driving India’s EV Manufacturing and Battery Ecosystem

Chennai has established itself as a key hub for automotive manufacturing, with its ecosystem now rapidly adapting to electric vehicle production. Tamil Nadu is actively positioning itself as a national EV manufacturing hub, supported by initiatives such as developing a digital map of charging stations and a platform to connect landowners with charging station developers. The state ranks among the leaders in EV adoption, contributing 137,699 units or 7% of India’s total EV sales in FY2025 (April 2024–March 2025). To support this growth, the government plans to establish 500 additional public EV charging stations across the state, integrated with port electrification to enable export-ready EV supply chains. With leading EV brands already operating manufacturing facilities in the state, Chennai and Tamil Nadu are emerging as pivotal players in India’s energy storage and electric mobility ecosystem, driving innovation, infrastructure development, and sustainable growth in the sector.

The Chennai Roundtable will act as a curtain-raiser to the much-anticipated expo, offering an industry-centric preview of the opportunities that lie ahead in India’s energy storage transformation.