Chandigarh, March 13, 2025- The Battery Stakeholders' Meet 2025, held at Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana, gathered prominent industry leaders, academicians, and technology experts to foster collaboration and explore advancements in battery technology. The event was organized by the Technology Enabling Centre (TEC), Panjab University, and the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology (PSCST), in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings (CICU).
The meet served as an essential platform, connecting over 45 key stakeholders from the lead-acid and lithium-ion battery manufacturing sector with esteemed researchers from IIT Ropar, Thapar University, Panjab University, PEC, and SIT Pune. A series of insightful addresses and technical sessions highlighted emerging battery technologies, innovations in solid-state electrolytes, advancements in battery management systems (BMS), lithium-ion battery testing methods, and the transformative potential of carbon nanotube (CNT) materials in energy storage solutions.
The event commenced with a welcome address by Er. Pritpal Singh (PSCST), setting the stage for meaningful dialogue. Dr. Dipinder Bakshi (PSCST) and Mr. Lokesh Jain (CII-Ludhiana) reinforced the importance of collaborative efforts between academia and industry to accelerate innovation and commercialization. Dr. SB Singh (CICU) emphasized the vital role of industry associations in supporting sustainable advancements in battery technology.
Prominent speakers, including Prof. Manu Sharma and Er. Utkarsh, explored emerging technologies and innovative battery recipes. Mr. Soumya Chakraborty from Oceaneering provided an in-depth analysis of lithium-ion battery testing processes. Dr. Dhiraj K. Mahajan (IIT Ropar) and Dr. Mukesh Singh (Thapar University) shared breakthroughs in solid-state membranes and advanced BMS systems, respectively. Dr. Richa Rastogi (Panjab University) presented on the advantages of CNT materials, while Dr. Kaustabh Kamble (PEC) and Dr. Anandita Roy (SIT Pune) discussed solid-state electrolytes and battery cycle life testing through online participation.
An engaging stakeholder discussion followed, allowing industry representatives and researchers to delve into commercialization challenges, research-industry synergies, and potential joint ventures. The industry representatives provided academia with key persisting pain points to enable collaborative efforts in future projects. The dialogue encouraged active participation, fostering collaboration and paving the way for technology transfers, innovation, and sustainable growth within the Indian battery sector.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks, recognizing the invaluable contributions of the speakers, participants, and organizers. This year’s Battery Stakeholders' Meet underscored India's growing capabilities in battery technology, reinforcing the need for continuous collaboration to drive self-reliance and leadership in the energy storage domain.