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Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme For National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage

Department: Department Of Heavy Industry

The scheme aims to promote giga-scale ACC manufacturing in India. Through this scheme, financial incentives are provided to selected firms to boost domestic battery manufacturing and reduce imports.

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About This Scheme

The scheme “Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme For National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage” has been launched by the Department of Heavy Industry, Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises, Government of India. It aims to incentivise domestic and foreign investors to establish giga-scale ACC manufacturing facilities with maximum value addition, quality output, and achievement of committed capacity within a defined time period. Through this scheme, financial incentives in the form of subsidies are provided to beneficiary firms to promote domestic manufacturing of Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACCs) and reduce import dependency. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Heavy Industry through a transparent selection process based on a Request for Proposal (RFP). It envisages setting up 50 GWh of ACC manufacturing capacity and an additional 5 GWh for niche technologies. Beneficiary firms must establish manufacturing facilities within 2 years, after which incentives are disbursed over 5 years. The scheme also ensures domestic value addition targets and mandates investment thresholds to strengthen the battery ecosystem in India.

Benefits

₹18100.0 Cr

1. The scheme provides financial incentives with a total outlay of ₹18,100 crore for a period of 5 years.

1. The subsidy is calculated based on applicable subsidy per kilowatt-hour (kWh), percentage of domestic value addition achieved, and actual sales of Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACCs).

1. Incentives are provided only after the beneficiary firm achieves the committed domestic value addition and starts actual sales of ACCs.

1. The total subsidy is capped at 20% of the ACC sale price (net of Goods and Services Tax - GST).

1. The incentive is provided in the form of direct cash subsidy to beneficiary firms.

1. The subsidy is disbursed on a quarterly basis after commissioning of the manufacturing facility and commencement of sales, and continues for a period of 5 years.

1. The beneficiary firm is required to achieve at least 25% domestic value addition within 2 years and increase it to 60% within 5 years.

1. The incentives under this scheme do not restrict the beneficiary from availing incentives under other schemes such as FAME-II or PLI for Automobile and Auto Components.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Document Evidencing Commencement Of Commercial Production (Issued By Director Of Industries)
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Statutory Auditor Certificate For Quantity And Value Of Finished Goods Procured
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Statutory Auditor Certificate For Breakup Of Major Components In Final Product Value
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Statutory Auditor Certificate For Reconciliation Of Production, Sales, Scrap, Stock And GST
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Audited Financial Statements For Relevant Financial Year
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GST Audit Report For Relevant Financial Year
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Self-Certification By Authorized Signatory For End Use Of ACC

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹18100.0 Cr