India’s EV sales are booming, but heavy reliance on Chinese battery imports poses strategic risks. Achieving autonomy requires accelerating domestic manufacturing, diversifying supply chains via global alliances, and adopting alternative chemistries like sodium-ion to ensure long-term resilience.
Click to View MoreIndia strengthens mineral security through the National Critical Mineral Mission and KABI. By promoting a circular economy and e-waste recycling, India secures critical minerals essential for its clean energy transition
Click to View MoreIndia’s heavy reliance on lithium-ion batteries exposes it to critical mineral risks and import dependence. Sodium-ion batteries offer a safer, lower-cost, and resource-secure alternative suitable for grid storage and mass mobility. With supportive policy and ecosystem development, they can play a key role in strengthening India’s long-term energy security.
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