Tata Group has invested ₹950 crore into its battery manufacturing subsidiary, Agratas, as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the new energy sector.
Agratas is focused on developing advanced manufacturing capabilities to support the automotive industry’s transition to cleaner energy solutions.
Agratas is setting up state-of-the-art battery manufacturing plants in both India and the UK. The company plans to build a 40 GWh gigafactory in the UK and a 20 GWh plant in Sanand, Gujarat, according to Tata Sons’ 106th annual report.
Agratas designs and manufactures batteries for the automotive and energy sectors. Its first customers include Tata Group companies Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Tata Motors. The company also plans to create batteries for two-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and energy storage solutions.
In the UK, Agratas is collaborating with local partners to offer education and training programs, ensuring that the community is actively involved in the project. The 40 GWh factory is expected to contribute significantly to the UK’s automotive battery manufacturing capacity by the early 2030s.
