To break China's dominant position in lithium battery industry? Indian netizens: Indian companies probably can't do it.
On July 16, Indian media reported that Amara Raja has taken a significant step forward in India's battery manufacturing sector, with its certified battery factory (CQP) in Telangana officially coming into operation.
In an interview, Vikram Gorineni, Executive Director of the company's new energy business, discussed the company's 10-billion-rupee investment plan, the roadmap for building a 16GWh super factory, and why verification is necessary before scaling up production—and competing with China.
Currently, China possesses a complete industrial chain for lithium batteries, leading globally in mass production techniques and cost control. India can only perform cell assembly and testing; raw materials for electrodes, as well as production equipment, are mostly imported, lacking independent research and development capabilities. Overall, India remains at the lower end of the industrial chain, making the gap between the two countries strikingly evident. No wonder Indian netizens, upon hearing the news, believe that China's position in the lithium battery sector is difficult to challenge...
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1870858335022212/
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