Union Budget 2026: Why India’s battery ecosystem must be built from the ground up

India's energy transition hinges on building domestic battery industrial capability, moving beyond cell manufacturing to secure critical upstream materials like anodes and cathodes. The Union Budget 2026 must prioritize targeted support for this vital sector to ensure strategic autonomy and global competitiveness in the evolving energy landscape.

Union Budget 2026: Why India’s battery ecosystem must be built from the ground up
India's energy transition hinges on building domestic battery industrial capability, moving beyond cell manufacturing to secure critical upstream materials like anodes and cathodes. The Union Budget 2026 must prioritize targeted support for this vital sector to ensure strategic autonomy and global competitiveness in the evolving energy landscape.