{"id":1304904,"date":"2026-01-14T08:12:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T02:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1304904"},"modified":"2026-01-14T08:16:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T02:46:26","slug":"reliance-stops-plan-to-make-batteries-due-to-failed-attempt-of-acquiring-chinese-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/reliance-stops-plan-to-make-batteries-due-to-failed-attempt-of-acquiring-chinese-tech\/","title":{"rendered":"Reliance Stops Plan To Make Batteries Due To Failed Attempt Of Acquiring Chinese Tech"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has <strong>halted its plans to begin manufacturing lithium-ion battery cells in India<\/strong> after talks to license key technology from a Chinese partner collapsed. The move underscores broader challenges in building a domestic clean-energy supply chain and highlights the strategic importance of access to advanced battery technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-8-1280x720-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1304912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-8-1280x720-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-8-1280x720-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-8-1280x720-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-8-1280x720-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>China Technology Partnership Falls Through<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reliance had been in discussions with a <strong>Chinese lithium iron phosphate (LFP) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-01-12\/reliance-halts-cell-making-plans-after-failed-bid-for-china-tech?leadSource=reddit_wall\">technology provider<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage Technology Co. \u2014 to secure a licence for battery cell manufacturing. These talks reportedly fell apart after the Chinese company withdrew from the proposed partnership amid <strong>tightened export restrictions on sensitive technologies<\/strong>. Beijing\u2019s heightened controls on overseas transfers in key clean-energy areas made it difficult for Reliance to obtain the necessary tech transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The collapse of the deal has led Reliance to <strong>pause its ambitious plans to begin battery cell production this year<\/strong>, although the overall goal of building a battery ecosystem in India remains unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shift Toward Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With direct cell-making plans on hold, Reliance appears to be placing greater emphasis on <strong>assembling battery energy storage systems (BESS)<\/strong>. These systems, often built from imported cells, are used to store renewable energy and support grid stability as well as enterprise power solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pivot reflects a strategy to keep progressing in the energy storage domain while navigating the technology access challenges that have blocked local cell manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Company Response And Denials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A spokesperson for Reliance has stated that there has been <strong>no fundamental change in the company\u2019s battery plans<\/strong>, asserting that <strong>cell manufacturing, battery pack production and BESS assembly have always been part of its renewable energy strategy<\/strong>. The company insists it is continuing to develop its <strong>battery storage ecosystem<\/strong> as planned and that this pause does not signal abandonment of its long-term ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strategic And Industry Implications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The setback for Reliance highlights broader structural challenges facing India\u2019s clean-energy objectives and its goal of reducing dependence on imports for critical technologies. Battery cells comprise a key component of electric vehicles and large-scale renewable storage, yet much of the advanced technology and manufacturing capability remains concentrated in China, Japan, South Korea and parts of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reliance reportedly evaluated alternatives from Japan, South Korea and Europe, but found them <strong>significantly more expensive and less competitive<\/strong>, particularly for large-scale deployment in India\u2019s burgeoning energy market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This development arrives while the country is pushing toward ambitious emissions-reduction targets and greater localisation of clean-energy manufacturing. The pause in cell production \u2014 even if temporary \u2014 could delay India\u2019s ability to build indigenous battery capacity at scale, making it harder to compete with global peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Comes Next<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reliance\u2019s broader battery gigafactory plan \u2014 a multi-billion-dollar investment announced in recent years \u2014 is still slated to start operations in 2026, according to earlier company statements. How much the cell-making pause affects the overall timeline remains unclear, though industry observers say securing technology partnerships or fostering domestic innovation will be critical if India is to achieve larger battery manufacturing objectives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has halted its plans to begin manufacturing lithium-ion battery cells in India after talks to license key technology from a Chinese partner collapsed. 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