The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has released a Request for Proposal through Global Tender for the selection of beneficiaries to establish giga-scale Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing facilities with a cumulative capacity of 10 GWh in India. This capacity is specifically earmarked for Grid-Scale Stationary Storage (GSSS) applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for ACC Battery Storage.
The bidding process will be conducted online through a transparent two-stage Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) mechanism via the Central Public Procurement (CPP) Portal. Tender documents became available starting July 15, 2026, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for July 29, 2026. The submission deadline for bids is October 13, 2026, and technical bids will be opened on October 14, 2026.
This tender represents the remaining capacity under the broader PLI Scheme on "National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage" approved by the Union Cabinet in May 2021. The scheme has a total budgetary outlay of ₹18,100 crore aimed at achieving ACC manufacturing capacity of 50 GWh in the country. Out of this total target, 40 GWh capacity has already been awarded to domestic manufacturers.
The 10 GWh capacity specifically allocated for Grid Scale Stationary Storage applications is designed to support India's growing energy storage requirements arising from rapid renewable energy deployment. The scheme objectives include strengthening energy security, reducing import dependence on ACCs, and developing a globally competitive battery manufacturing ecosystem within the country by incentivizing large domestic and international players to establish manufacturing capabilities.