Electronics and IT Minister Vaishnaw inaugurates advanced Lithium-ion battery plant in Sohna
Battery

Electronics and IT Minister Vaishnaw inaugurates advanced Lithium-ion battery plant in Sohna

The facility will manufacture 20 crore battery packs annually, meeting 40% of India’s requirement

  • By ICN Bureau | September 05, 2025

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has inaugurated TDK Corporation’s Advanced Technologies Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Battery manufacturing plant at Sohna, Haryana.

Underlining it as another turning point in India’s electronics journey, Vaishnaw said, "This is a very important milestone for us as we fulfil the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Whether it is camera modules, PCB assembly, semiconductors or batteries—every component will be manufactured in our country over the coming years. The arrival of such advanced technology in India is a major milestone for our self-reliance in electronics.”

He noted that the first made-in-India chips were presented to the Prime Minister during Semicon India 2025. With the launch of this facility, Li-ion batteries used in mobile phones, wearables, hearables such as watches, earbuds, AirPods, and laptops will be manufactured domestically. The state-of-the-art plant will produce about 20 crore (200 million) battery packs every year, covering nearly 40% of India’s annual requirement of 50 crore packs. With a huge scope for expansion, the facility is poised to strengthen the country’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem.

Vaishnaw underlined that the factory has been established under the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) Scheme of the Government of India. Highlighting the employment potential, Vaishnaw said the plant will provide direct jobs to about 5,000 people, with meticulous training already imparted at the AT Bawal plant. The Minister also thanked the Haryana government for the support in facilitating the establishment of electronics manufacturing facilities in the state.

The inauguration of the Sohna plant marks yet another step in India’s steady march towards building a complete electronics manufacturing ecosystem. With each milestone—whether in semiconductors, batteries, PCB assemblies or camera modules—India is moving closer to becoming a global hub for electronics production, reducing import dependence and strengthening its position as a trusted partner in the global value chain.

TDK is a leading electronic components company operating more than 250 manufacturing, R&D and sales sites in over 30 countries and regions worldwide.

Other Related stories

Startups

Chemical

Petrochemical

Energy

Digitization