§1Who it is for

  • Giga-scale ACC cell manufacturers selected by bidding

Useful if

Large energy companies with cell technology partners.

Do not spend time on it if

Battery pack assemblers and small firms.

§2Eligibility

  1. Selection through competitive bidding (RFP on MHI site); bid criteria — see the official guideline.

§3Benefits

  • Production-linked incentive for ACC cells made in India (rate per kWh in RFP — see the guideline).

§4Norms — pattern of assistance

  1. Outlay ₹18,100 crore for 50 GWh (PIB Feb 2026).
  2. No location mandated — firms choose their site.

§5Documents

Not published

The guideline does not list the documents. Ask the portal or bank before you apply — we do not make up lists.

§6How to apply

  1. 1

    Only through MHI tender rounds (check MHI site).

§7Pros and cons

Merits

  • Catalysed other cell plans: at least 10 more makers announced about 178 GWh (PIB Feb 2026).
  • No location mandated — firms pick their site (PIB Feb 2026).

Demerits

  • Progress delayed by lack of technology, skilled manpower gap, import of equipment, and missing upstream components (Lok Sabha, Feb 2026).
  • Domestic demand still met largely by imports (same reply).
  • Only Ola Cell had a 1 GWh plant in pilot production by Feb 2026.

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Sources

  1. PIB, 10 Feb 2026: Lok Sabha reply — PLI-ACC Scheme
  2. MHI: PLI Scheme for National Programme on ACC Battery Storage (10 GWh grid-scale tender documents)
  3. PIB Cabinet, 11 Nov 2020: PLI for 10 key sectors (outlay table)

Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.