Agratas, the Tata group’s global battery business, has reported progress on its Sanand battery facility in India, with the steel frame now complete. This marks a pivotal step towards operational readiness, with production expected to commence in 2027.
The facility will have an annual capacity of 20 GWh in its first phase. Once operational, it will produce advanced battery cells for electric vehicles and energy storage applications.
Deepak Khare, Vice President–Manufacturing Operations, Agratas, said: “Completing the steel frame at Sanand marks an important step in our journey towards operational readiness. As we move forward, our focus is on building the systems, processes and capabilities required to deliver reliable, world-class batteries made in India for the world, while developing a highly skilled workforce to support safe and high-quality manufacturing.”
The steel frame, now complete, spans 700 metres in length, 150 metres in width, and rises to 34 metres at its highest point, covering a built-up area of 105,000 square metres. Over 24,000 tonnes of steel have been deployed in the main structure, with work on associated buildings progressing in parallel. At peak construction, over 2,500 skilled workers were engaged on-site simultaneously.
The project is being executed by Tata Projects Limited, in collaboration with Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE) and multiple steel contractors.
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