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Andhra Pradesh Approves Rs 2,550 Crore Cathode Material Plant in Chittoor to Boost India's Battery Supply Chain

April 20, 2026 3 min read
author Our Correspondent,
In a significant move to strengthen India's domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has greenlit a Rs 2,550 crore investment by NPSPL Speciality Chemicals to establish a cathode material manufacturing facility in Chittoor district. The proposed plant will come up across 105 acres in Gudupalle Mandal and is poised to become a cornerstone of India's growing electronics and battery value chain. Cathode materials play a pivotal role in battery technology — they are the primary determinants of a battery's performance, energy density, and overall lifespan. These materials

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