Industry leaders highlight the need for stronger domestic capabilities in battery storage, smart grids, power electronics and advanced energy technologies
Bengaluru, October 8, 2026: Bengaluru is emerging as an important hub in India’s rapidly expanding battery energy storage sector, with industry and technology leaders stressing the need to strengthen domestic capabilities in advanced batteries, grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), power electronics, smart-grid technologies, battery management and research.
The observations were made at a media roundtable organised by Informa Markets in India in Bengaluru ahead of the fourth edition of The Battery Show India, scheduled to be held from October 22 to 24 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida.
The discussions assumed significance following the Government’s recent approval of a ₹50,000-crore incentive scheme for 50 GWh of BESS deployment, as part of a larger ₹1.86 lakh-crore programme aimed at strengthening renewable energy integration and transmission infrastructure.
The roundtable brought together senior representatives from the energy storage, smart-grid, research, power systems, industrial technology and market intelligence sectors. Participants included Ramesh Shivanna, Director, Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI); Amol Kotwal, Vice President – Energy & Environment Growth Advisory, Frost & Sullivan; Prof. Aninda J. Bhattacharyya, Professor and J.C. Bose National Fellow, Indian Institute of Science; IB Rao, Managing Director, POM Power Systems; Tirumaleswara Reddy K, Co-Founder and CTO, Smartgrid Analytics; Venugopal Rao Maddisetty, Chairman and Managing Director, Pace Digitek Ltd and Lineage Power Pvt Ltd, along with Rajneesh Khattar, Senior Group Director, Informa Markets in India.
Rajneesh Khattar said India’s energy transition is moving beyond renewable energy capacity addition towards the larger challenge of integrating renewable power into the grid in a reliable and efficient manner.
According to him, the Central Electricity Authority has projected a requirement of 236 GWh of BESS by 2031-32, while the Government’s approval for 50 GWh of BESS deployment under the Green Energy Corridor highlights the growing scale of the opportunity.
He said energy storage would increasingly become a critical component of India’s power infrastructure, requiring simultaneous progress in battery technologies, manufacturing, grid integration, power management, safety and digital intelligence.
Khattar also highlighted Bengaluru’s strong technology ecosystem, research institutions, engineering talent and smart-grid capabilities, stating that the city is well positioned to contribute to India’s energy transition. He said The Battery Show India would provide an important platform for technology collaboration, industry partnerships and new business opportunities.
Karnataka strengthens clean-energy ecosystem
Karnataka is also gaining importance in India’s clean-energy and electric mobility landscape, supported by its strong technology, research and engineering ecosystem.
The state had 6,805 public EV charging stations as of March 31, 2026, making it the second-highest among Indian states. In addition, 1,571 EV chargers have been approved for Karnataka under the PM E-DRIVE scheme.
The state’s clean mobility policy also envisages dedicated charging and battery-swapping infrastructure along key transport corridors, including the Bengaluru-Pune and Bengaluru-Mysuru highways.
Bengaluru’s research ecosystem further strengthens its position in advanced energy technologies. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has ongoing research programmes covering batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, power electronics, EV charging and battery management systems.
Industry leaders emphasised that stronger collaboration between research institutions and industry will be essential to develop and commercialise next-generation energy technologies.
The discussions also underlined the importance of building an integrated ecosystem connecting battery manufacturing, BESS, renewable energy, grid management, power electronics and digital intelligence. Participants stressed that technology development, safety standards, manufacturing capacity and commercial deployment must advance together to support India’s long-term energy transition.
The Battery Show India to bring global industry together
The fourth edition of The Battery Show India, to be held from October 22 to 24 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, is expected to bring together 300 exhibitors and more than 400 brands from countries including Korea, Japan, Germany and China.
The event will feature a dedicated German Pavilion and a specialised BESS Hall, with participation from leading companies including CATL, Lineage Power, Hithium, POM Power Systems, DDEV Group and IPower Battery, among others.
Supported by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, the exhibition will also feature more than 40 conference sessions, an Energy Storage Summit, four CXO conclaves and over 500 industry speakers and moderators.
Held alongside the Renewable Energy India Expo, the event is expected to provide a wider platform for stakeholders across electric mobility, battery technology, renewable energy, energy storage and grid infrastructure.
The industry gathering comes at a crucial stage for India as the country works to build a safer, more resilient and self-reliant energy storage ecosystem capable of supporting its growing renewable energy ambitions.
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