Battery Show India is set to make an electrifying impact by spanning four expansive exhibition halls, bringing together 400+ global and domestic brands under one roof. This unparalleled gathering of industry leaders, technology innovators, and manufacturing pioneers showcases everything it takes to build the best batteries in the world—from raw materials, advanced chemistries, and cell production lines to cutting-edge BMS, thermal management, recycling, and end-use applications, says Julian Thomas, Portfolio Director, Informa Markets India Pvt. Ltd. in an interview with EVolution Auto India.
Q: The Battery Show India has quickly become a leading platform in the EV and battery ecosystem. What is the vision behind the 2025 edition, and how does it aim to build on the momentum from previous years?
Julian Thomas: The Battery Show has a strong legacy of driving success for exhibitors and industry stakeholders around the globe. As a cornerstone platform for innovation, partnerships, and business growth in the advanced battery and electric vehicle (EV) sectors, it continues to empower global manufacturers, suppliers, and solution providers to connect with rapidly expanding markets.
Informa Markets, as the global organizer behind The Battery Show, is proud to play a pivotal role in shaping this industry. With successful editions across Europe and North America, we are now accelerating our momentum in India—a nation undergoing a transformative energy revolution.
India’s EV and energy storage sectors are experiencing unprecedented growth, fuelled by government initiatives, private investments, and an urgent need for sustainable transportation and grid solutions. In response, The Battery Show India is actively welcoming leading international suppliers to explore and engage with this high-potential market. 2025 vision is to bring together global expertise and local demand; we aim to facilitate collaboration and technological advancement between the sectors.
The Battery Show India will serve as a gateway to one of the world’s most dynamic energy storage and EV ecosystems, offering exhibitors and attendees unique access to policy-makers, OEMs, and Potential Buyers from enterprises.
Q: Can you share any new elements, segments, highlights, themes, or international collaborations we can look forward to at this year’s show?
Julian Thomas: Here’s what attendees can look forward to:
Battery Show India is set to make an electrifying impact by spanning four expansive exhibition halls, bringing together 400+ global and domestic brands under one roof. This unparalleled gathering of industry leaders, technology innovators, and manufacturing pioneers showcases everything it takes to build the best batteries in the world—from raw materials, advanced chemistries, and cell production lines to cutting-edge BMS, thermal management, recycling, and end-use applications. Whether you’re a startup seeking solutions or a global OEM scouting for partnerships, Battery Show India offers a 360-degree view of the battery value chain—all in one dynamic platform designed for discovery, deals, and next-generation growth.
Global Exposure: Showcasing technologies and solutions from key battery-producing countries like Japan, Korea, Germany,Taiwan, USA, China and few more. This brings the cutting-edge practices and opportunity for technology transfer and Licensing.
Knowledge Sharing Forum: Thought‑leadership presentations on topics like solid-state, sodium-ion, BMS, thermal management, and UAM/heavy-duty applications
Energy Storage Summit India: Following the resounding success of the Energy Storage Summit Series in Europe, the USA, and Asia, with a combined attendance rate of over 2500+ attendees each year. we are proud to bring the world’s leading energy storage event to India for the first time, collocated with battery show. Expect to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, from developers, IPPs, and utilities to financiers, regulators, EPCs, consultants, and solution providers.
Q: How do you see the role of events like The Battery Show in accelerating India’s transition to electric mobility, particularly in the context of recent policy and industry developments?
Julian Thomas: Events like The Battery Show India, co-located with the Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo, are playing a transformative role in accelerating India’s transition to electric mobility and a greener energy future. This strategic convergence brings together two of the most critical pillars of the clean energy ecosystem—energy generation and energy storage—on one unified platform.
In light of recent policy advancements—including the updated FAME incentives, production-linked incentives (PLI) for advanced chemistry cell (ACC) batteries, and state-level EV mandates—the timing couldn’t be more crucial. India’s push toward 30% EV adoption by 2030 and 500 GW of non-fossil capacity creates an urgent need for integrated solutions across the EV and energy storage value chains.
Co-locating The Battery Show with REI Expo helps create that integrated ecosystem. It allows stakeholders from EVs, grid storage, solar, hydrogen, and green manufacturing to interact in meaningful ways, accelerating technology transfer, joint ventures, and supply chain alignment. OEMs, energy companies, battery manufacturers, and policymakers now have a common venue to collaborate across sectors that were traditionally siloed. Moreover, this platform supports the localization of battery manufacturing, fosters awareness around second-life and recycling solutions, and brings global innovations—like solid-state, sodium-ion, and BESS-enabled renewables—directly to Indian decision-makers.
With India’s battery and EV startup ecosystem growing rapidly, how is The Battery Show India 2025 supporting innovation and helping emerging players connect with investors, OEMs, and policymakers?
Julian Thomas: The Battery Show India 2025 stands at the heart of this transformation. More than just an exhibition, it is a curated ecosystem designed to empower next-generation entrepreneurs, foster cross-sector collaboration, and accelerate technology-to-market pathways.
Backed by key government institutions such as the Department of Science & Technology and the Ministry of Heavy Industries, the show offers a trusted platform where startups can gain visibility, credibility, and traction among global OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, VCs, and policy stakeholders.
At the 2025 edition, special focus will be placed on:
- Cutting-edge battery and charging infrastructure technologies
- Innovations in battery storage solutions
- Manufacturing excellence and technological advancement in the battery sector
- Strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks
- Promoting circular economy principles in battery manufacturing and recycling
- Developing self-reliant battery production capabilities within India
Q: Where do you see the Indian battery and energy storage ecosystem heading in the next 3–5 years, and how will The Battery Show India evolve in response to that future?
Julian Thomas: As India marches toward clean energy leadership, platforms like The Battery Show India and REI Expo will continue to evolve—scaling in size, expanding in scope, and deepening their impact. Team initiatives are more than exhibitions; they are business enablers—driving innovation, attracting investment, and forging the partnerships necessary for a sustainable future.
At the core of these initiatives is Informa’s deep commitment to sustainability. Through responsible event practices, green operations, and knowledge exchange platforms, Informa is not just organizing events—it’s catalysing a movement. The team is dedicated to supporting the Government of India and industry stakeholders in building a cleaner, greener, and self-reliant energy future.
India’s battery and energy storage industry is at a pivotal inflection point. Over the next 3–5 years, the sector is expected to see massive expansion driven by the electrification of transport, the integration of renewable energy, and a strong push from national and state policies. With ambitious goals such as achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity and accelerating the adoption of EVs across two-, three-, and four-wheeler segments, the demand for advanced energy storage solutions will surge across both mobility and grid-scale applications.
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