Materials
Chinese restrictions have slowed cell production, forcing chemical firms to look abroad
Indian companies like Ola Electric have announced plans to make lithium-ion battery cells under a government subsidy program, but Chinese technology transfer restrictions have forced most of them to delay or stall cell manufacturing. © Reuters
ANANTA AGARWAL
August 14, 2026 12:00 JST
BENGALURU — Indian chemical companies pouring billions of rupees into plants to make lithium-ion battery materials are facing a lack of domestic customers, after Chinese restrictions on technology transfers have delayed the development of cell manufacturing.
