AUTO
Ola Electric Secures BIS Certification For Indigenous LFP 46100 Battery Cell
Ola Cell Technologies (OCT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ola Electric, has received the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for its indigenously developed LFP 46100 cylindrical cell, becoming the first Indian company to secure BIS certification for a locally developed cell in the 46100 format. The certification marks a significant milestone in India’s efforts […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 23, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Exide Banks On Lead-Acid Strength, Lithium-Ion Expansion For Next Phase
Exide Industries is pursuing a balanced growth strategy that combines the cash-generating strength of its lead-acid battery business with long-term investments in lithium-ion technology, as the energy storage industry undergoes a gradual technological transition. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, Exide Industries Chairman Sridhar Gorthi said lead-acid batteries will continue […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 17, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Epsilon Eyes Grid-Scale Storage Biz With Indigenous Hard Carbon Tech
Epsilon Advanced Materials Pvt Ltd has announced the launch of its hard carbon anode material, specifically engineered for Sodium-Ion (Na-ion) batteries targeting grid-scale energy storage systems (ESS). Developed entirely through in-house research and development, the new material is positioned as a low-cost, graphite-free and sustainable anode solution at a time when sodium-ion battery technology is […]
CW Bureau
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May 18, 2026
AUTO
Karnataka Gets ₹123-Cr EV Charging Leg-Up Under PM E-DRIVE Scheme
Karnataka has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of India’s electric mobility push, with the Centre approving proposals for the installation of 1,243 EV chargers in the state at an investment of ₹123.26 crore. Announcing the development in Bengaluru, Union Heavy Industries Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy said the move strengthens Karnataka’s position as a […]
CW Bureau
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May 12, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
India’s Infra Push May Get Boost From Domestic Demand And Policy Support
Despite the West Asia conflict and global uncertainties, India’s infrastructure growth story continues to move resolutely towards the Viksit Bharat vision, with tailwinds across sectors. Expanding investment landscapeFrom clean energy diversification (renewables) and logistical debottlenecking (roads), the story is expanding into digitalisation (data centres, smart meters) and decarbonisation (green hydrogen, batteries). This investment momentum will […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 21, 2026
AUTO
Ola Electric Bets On LFP As Scale-Up Of Gigafactory Gathers Momentum
Ola Electric has announced the readiness of its in-house developed Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cell, marking a key milestone in its mission to accelerate electric mobility and build a full-stack energy ecosystem. New LFP cell and technology shift Developed as part of Ola’s vertically integrated battery innovation efforts, the new 46100 format LFP cell is […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 7, 2026
