Telangana bags award for leadership in battery manufacturing
The recognition underscores the State's pioneering efforts in fostering a robust eco-system for battery manufacturing and new energy technologies in India, said IT, Electronics and Communications Department. The award was presented during the 11th India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025 in New Delhi.
Telangana over past few years has emerged as a hub for advanced energy manufacturing, driven by proactive industrial policies, strategic infrastructure development and strong support for innovation. Driving these developments are progressive policies such as Telangana EV and Energy Storage Policy and Telangana Renewable Energy Policy along with the creation of dedicated industrial clusters, making Telangana an attractive investment across the battery and cell manufacturing value chain, EV assembly, and component supply, it said.
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