India is working on a plan to create an Approved List of Battery Manufacturers (ALBM), which would designate exclusive vendors for government-backed energy storage projects.

The move mirrors a similar framework in the solar sector and aims to boost domestic manufacturing while reducing dependence on imports.

The Centre is likely to outline the ALBM framework and release draft localisation norms within the current fiscal year, Mint reported, citing people familiar with the development.

A phased timeline may also be provided to manufacturers and users to align with local sourcing requirements.

“India Battery Vision 2047 would include all aspects of the battery supply chain, ranging from acquisition of critical minerals and chemistries for battery manufacturing to large-scale deployment and adoption of batteries and their recycling.