EV Parts Supplier

Amara Raja is a leading Indian battery manufacturer making significant strides into the EV battery space. Known historically for its automotive lead-acid batteries (Amaron brand), Amara Raja has leveraged its manufacturing excellence to diversify into lithium-ion technology. The company set up India’s first lithium-ion assembly pilot plant and established Amara Raja Power Systems to handle lithium cell development and battery pack integration. It focuses on battery packs for e-mobility (two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and stationary storage) and has announced plans to build large-scale lithium cell manufacturing in India. Headquartered in Tirupati, Amara Raja prides itself on quality (it introduced the first Valve-Regulated Lead Acid batteries in India under strict quality norms) and it carries that culture to new chemistries. With strong R&D collaborations (both domestic and international) and government support, Amara Raja is poised to become a key supplier of “Made in India” EV batteries, contributing to the country’s e-mobility mission.

Exide Industries is India’s largest battery maker and a household name in energy storage, now transitioning into the era of EVs. With a legacy dating back to the 1940s, Exide manufactures batteries for automotive, industrial, and submarine applications. In the EV domain, Exide has entered a joint venture (Exide Leclanché – Nexcharge) to produce lithium-ion battery packs domestically, capitalizing on its extensive manufacturing footprint and distribution network. Exide has established a lithium battery assembly plant and is exploring cell manufacturing. Known for its reliable lead-acid batteries powering millions of cars and telecom towers, Exide is leveraging its market reach and service infrastructure to offer EV charging and battery swapping solutions as well. The company’s R&D is actively developing advanced lead-carbon and lithium technologies to stay at the forefront. Exide’s evolution from conventional batteries to lithium exemplifies how it aims to remain the preferred energy storage provider in India’s automotive and clean energy sector.