India plans to start mass-producing electric-vehicle batteries within 18 months, aiming for industrial self-reliance; however, the industry faces significant challenges due to a lack of intellectual property, with major players like Amara Raja and Exide holding only seven patents compared to thousands held by global leaders. This reliance on technology licensing, evidenced by agreements with Chinese firms, highlights a concerning trend of dependency in India’s battery sector.
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