India is developing as a EMS & Semiconductor Hub, with a large No. of new industries coming up all over the country, and so is increasing power requirement & need of Power back-up. With the increasing demand of electricity in domestic usage & large no. of up-coming industries, it is required from government to increase capability of existing power plants or new power generation facilities to be set-up. Un-availability of these facilities leads to lack of power supply in industrial areas that ultimately turns to growing requirements of Industrial batteries & generators to meet their power requirements Indian Power Electronics industry is quite capable to provide batteries for all our industrial needs. Here are some of the major Industrial Battery manufacturers & suppliers from Indian industry in alphabetical order.
We are all aware of batteries as in our automobiles & household inverters, but when we talk about Industrial batteries, the facts get different. Industrial applications have unique power needs and the choice of battery is important. While consumer products demand high energy density to obtain slim and elegant designs, industry focuses on durability and reliability. Industrial batteries are commonly bulkier than those used in consumer products but achieve a longer service life. Lithium-ion is the battery of choice for consumer products. The lead acid market is similar in size to Li-ion. Here the applications are divided into SLI (starter battery) for automotive, stationary for power backup, and deep-cycle for wheeled mobility such as golf cars, wheelchairs and scissor lifts. High specific energy and long storage has made alkaline more popular. The environmentally benign nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) continues to hold an important role, as it replaces many applications previously served by nickel-cadmium (NiCd). However, at only three percent market share, NiMH is a minor player in the battery world and will likely relinquish more of its market to Li-ion by 2015.
Industrial Batteries
Industrial batteries are almost always lead acid. Industrial batter systems are mostly mature flooded systems that provide a reliable and economical service, but they need regular maintenance in form of checking the electrolyte level and adding water. Automatic watering reduces some of this routine maintenance work. Valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) offers a lower-cost alternative to flooded lead acid. Being maintenance-free, the battery can be installed and forgotten. This benefit is often taken to the extreme in that the batteries are neglected. In the absence of adding water, maintenance comes in the form of checking the voltage, internal resistance and verifying capacity. Flooded nickel-cadmium batteries are used in applications that need regular deep cycling or are exposed to hot and cold temperatures. NiCd for stationary applications is about four times the price of lead acid. Flooded nickel-cadmium batteries are non-sintered and don’t have memory. Battery manufacturers are introducing NiMH and Li-ion batteries for stationary uses. The advantages are wide temperature range and the ability to deep cycle and fast charge. These batteries have a small footprint, need minimal ventilation and have a long life.
Analysis of the Indian Stationary Industrial Battery Market, finds that the market earned revenues of INR 115.64 billion in Indian financial year (FY) 2013 and estimates this to reach INR 160.43 billion in FY 2018. The market is dominated by lead acid batteries while other battery technologies (Lithium Ion, flow batteries) are in their early stage. The focus on renewable energy, especially solar, will drive the need for storage capacity, broadening the potential of the industrial battery market. However, improving awareness among Indian customers regarding alternative storage technologies such as flywheels, fuel cells and ultra capacitors may rein in IB (industrial battery) market potential.
Some of the driving factors for the increasing demand of industrial batteries are:
- Growing Automotive Industry
- Increasing demand for Power back-up
- Booming renewable energy-sector
- Recycling efficiency
- Lucrative replacement market
The size of the Lead acid battery market in India was pegged at INR 161.7 bn in 2012 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.15% till 2017 (including inverter and motive power batteries). In the year 2013~14, at a lead base of USD 2,094/MT, the industry is estimated to be about Rs 190 billion, comprising the industrial batteries (Rs.74 billion) and automotive batteries (Rs.116 billion). The overall size of the un-organised sector is estimated at about Rs 52 billion. The automotive battery business accounts for nearly 61%,while the industrial segment accounts for the rest. The automotive SLI (Starting, Lighting and Ignition) battery segment can be divided into the OEM (~28%) and aftermarket segments (~72%). Demand for automotive 4 wh batteries is ~67% whereas 2 wh segment is ~33%. Demand for automotive batteries largely relies on the growth of the automobile OEMs and the aftermarket.
Top Companies dealing in Industrial Batteries are:
Artheon Electronics Pvt Ltd.
Mr. Sunil Bhatnagar – Marketing Director
Artheon electronics is one of the flagship companies of the Artheon Group engaged in the field of manufacturing & distributing SMF-VRLA batteries. The annual turnover of Artheon Electronics for 2013 – 2014 was Rs 351 million. The company is having a joint Venture with North Star Battery Company LLC of U.S.A. Artheon has set up a state of art manufacturing unit at Nasik and has well equipped manufacturing & testing facility for SMF-VRLA batteries in the range of 4.5ah to 3000ah in 6volts, 12volts and 2Volts. These batteries are manufactured with the best available technology in VRLA battery manufacturing to work very well in Indian climatic conditions of very high and very low temperatures and humidity etc. These batteries are manufactured with latest AGM Technology with Lead-Calcium-Tin alloy grids for high rated performance characteristics and increased life expectancy. Artheon is ISO 9001-2008, ISO 14001-2004, and the products are in accordance & certified to the standards of-JIS C 8702, Pt-I, II, III Through ERTL(N), Solar Energy Centre (MNRE), ETDC, DRDO etc. Artheon has full range of SMF and Tubular Batteries for UPS applications, Emergency Lights, Weighing scales, Solar applications, Wind energy applications, Communication Towers, Telecom and EPABX etc. An Artheon LMLA Solar Tubular battery comes with 5 Years warranty for MNRE projects and is widely used in Solar Home Light & Street Light projects apart from Rural Electrification and other Off Grid programs. Artheon have SMF AGM VRLA Batteries & Cells for Telecom, UPS & Automation. Artheon have full range of LMLA Tubular Flooded batteries for solar applications etc. Artheon has added FT batteries which are known as Front Terminal Batteries for UPS & Telecom segment. These are very compact vertical batteries with Front Terminals for easy maintenance and installation.
Artheon has invested more than Rs 750 Million in Plant & machinery and Technology to become a leader in there range of batteries. As per Mr. Bhatnagar, The growth of battery industry is phenomenal and the industry is growing by 20-25% each year for last 5 years continuously. There is huge potential for all battery manufacturers and with upcoming Solar segment the growth rate would be better in coming years.
Arvi Electrosoft Pvt. Ltd.
Mr Atul Chandra Prakash – Director & Founder
Arvi Electroplast was Started on 20th April 2011, and aspires to become a high-tech enterprise which will specialize in bringing latest technology renewable energy solutions to the country for a large variety of applications. The company is working in 3 divisions viz., Battery & Battery Charger division, Embedded Division and Product Development Division ARVI ElectroSoft Pvt. Ltd. works in the area of rechargeable battery solution and renewable energy products market to meet the increasing demand in the India and SAARC nations. As a manufacturer/ assembler/ provider of all kinds rechargeable battery solutions, the company has its market concentration and is sell its products for Healthcare & medical equipments, Consumer Electronic equipments, E-bikes, Hybrid vehicles, Power tools, Solar or LED based lighting applications, Telecom and Telemetry equipments and all related equipments or applications demanding portable power backup solution in India and Abroad. Under Battery & Charger Division, the company endeavors in the area of portable rechargeable battery solutions which includes rechargeable batteries and their respective battery chargers. In this section, the company is procuring, assembling and marketing green rechargeable battery & battery packs of various chemistries including Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LiCoNiMnO2), Lithium Magnesium Oxide (LiMnO2), Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly), Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4). The main activities of the company are Assembling/Manufacturing of rechargeable battery packs of Nickel Manganese (NiMnO2), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), Lithium-ion (LiCoO2, LiCoNiMnO2), Lithium Polymer (LiPo) and Lithium Metal Oxide (LiFePO4) batteries.
Base Corporation Ltd.
Mr. Girish Arora – Chairman & Managing Director
Base Corporation Limited, is a leading battery manufacturer in India, that specializes in advanced automotive, industrial and standby power solutions. Base Batteries was founded in 1987, by Mr. Girish Arora (CMD) and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, and has its international offices in China and Dubai with approx. 1500 employes Base Batteries is a TS16949, ISO-9001, and ISO-14001 certified company. With over 25 years of technological innovation, Base batteries product range from 2.5Ah to 200Ah for segment such as two-wheelers, automotive, solar, inverters, generator, UPS for both home and industrial usage. The annual turnover of Base Corporation in year 2013-2014 was Rs. 897 cr. Base is constantly enhancing its product-line and quality checks through significant capital investments in its R&D technology. Our current portfolio includes, Tubular Batteries, Flat Plate Inverter Batteries, Inverter Batteries, VRLA Batteries, Solar Batteries, Truck & Tractor Batteries, Automotive Batteries, Two Wheeler Batteries, Sine Wave Inverters, Offline UPS Online UPS. Base is a leader in the power storage category across automotive, UPS and inverter segments. Base Batteries & inverters are customized according to the needs to the customers using the most advanced battery technology. Base products are indigenized to suit the Indian weather & road conditions unlike other branded batteries. Base has been responsible for many firsts in the Indian battery market like introducing VRLA technology back in 1986. Base is the manufacturers of high-end performance specific batteries for Formula-1 cars and bikes in the country. Our top quality batteries have been used in various motor-sport events in the country and internationally with utmost satisfaction. Talking about the key market areas the North and Eastern parts of the country are stronger for Inverter and Solar batteries, seasonal in a summer. The South has become an emerging power backup market in the past few years apart from being the strongest 2-wheeler market. The West is a strong automotive market including all major metro cities.
Fusion Power Systems (Amptek)
Mr. Kapil Sood – Managing Director
Fusion Power Systems is an ISO9001:2000 certified enterprise engaged in development and supply of Rechargeable Sealed Lead Acid Battery under its brand name “AMPTEK” which is among Top 10 SLA Battery brands in India.
The annual turnover of Amptek batteries for the year 2013-2014 was 26.50 CRORES (RS.) AMPTEK has nationwide sales, service and distribution capabilities, and providing state-of-the-art batteries to its customers made as per JIS and IEC standards. The batteries are specially designed, built and tested to perform in the most difficult environment and have good stability, high capacity, small size and long service life. The application of the batteries covers UPS Systems, Telecommunications, Electronic Weighing Scales, Solar Energy, Railways, Emergency Lighting Systems, Battery operated toys and other portable electronic products. AMPTEK has an experienced team of professionals including Marketing Managers and Electronics Engineers to support its efficient operations. It has also set up state of the art battery testing facilities using advanced testing equipment and excellent quality testing procedures. It adopts strict quality control during the process of imports and shipping of batteries to guarantee full life of the products. Amptek batteries guarantee reliable performance and competitive price. AMPTEK has built an efficient after sales service system which can offer strong, timely, easy and effective service to the customers. AMPTEK enjoys nationwide recognition for the quality of its products, business integrity and innovative engineering skills. At Amptek, defective and customer returned batteries are recycled thru vendors approved by Ministry of Environment & Forests to protect environment from lead. The core competencies of Fusion Power System can be summerised as, All India Network, Established Quality, Efficient After Sales Service, Reasonable Pricing And Honest Dealings.
Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd.
J. K. Aggarwal – Director Marketing
Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd.
Genus Power Infrastructure limited, an ISO 9001 & 14001 certified and public limited company is an integral part of the US $400 million Kailash Group. Genus has three business divisions offering highly innovative and sustainable solutions to the power sector. The Metering Solution Division provides a complete range of Electricity Meters such as Multi-Functional Single Phase and three Phase Meters, CT Operated Meters, ABT & Grid Meters, DT Meters, Pre-payment Meters, Smart Meters, AMI, MADS etc. The Power Back-Up Systems and Solar Solutions Division offers a wide range of UPS & Inverters such as Home UPS, Static UPS, Online UPS, High Capacity Inverters, Solar Inverters, Batteries, Solar Power Packs, Solar Power Conditioning Units etc. The Engineering Construction and Contracts undertakes Turnkey Power projects such as Sub-Station erection upto 420kV, Laying up of Transmission & distribution lines, Rural Electrification Switchyard, Network Refurbishment etc. Genus has a wide range of UPS – 1 to 60 KVA (Single Phase and Three Phase). Recently Genius has added new range of jumbo tubular and flat plate batteries from 100 – 200 Ah. Talking about the core competencies of Genius in battery industry he told us that Genius have been focusing on the innovation & technology with continuous upgradation of manufacturing facilities. Our uniqueness is having a complete forward and backward integration in the manufacturing of our products. We maintain a stringent quality control and to have close monitoring on the cost, we have expanded our manufacturing facilities to tax free zones. We have more than 50 molding machines, six high precision automated SMT lines, NABL accredited test lab, automatic Test Benches and all kinds of quality and reliability testing is done in house only. This is our core strength; technology at right price, we don’t call it cheap, neither do we call it expensive but at a right price. That is the success mantra of Genus.
As commented by Mr. Aggarwal on Battery industry in India, In past some years, Battery industry have seen an incredible increase in the demand for advanced battery technologies. One of the major factors is the need for green energy to reduce emissions and keep environment healthy. We can also see the growth from the power back up, electronics, telecom, railway and medical sector etc, where a need for batteries that can be used as power back up has dramatically increased. Genus batteries are made by using heavy duty grids with specialized alloy. These batteries show very good discharging characteristics and also have good number of life cycles. The raw material being used is selected by strict quality standards. Also the charging process at the end of the manufacturing ensures that the customer gets the most reliable product.
Greenvision Technologies Pvt. Ltd (Relical Batteries)
Mr. Biju Bruno – Managing Director
Greenvision technologies Commenced operations in 2008. The main product of Green vision technology is High Quality Sealed Maintenance Free VRLA Batteries. Relicell VRLA batteries are backed by a 12/24 month warranty for VRLA batteries depending on the model. Warranty support is available across India at the 64 ‘Relicell Service Locations’, currently one of the most extensive support infrastructures available from any battery vendor. Relicell products are currently available across India through an extensive distribution network and invoicing can be provided locally in most states in India either directly or thru a distributor. The products are readily available at all major locations in India. Talking on new innovations & technologies, Mr. Bruno told us that, We’ve been working on developing maintenance free batteries that can work in Indian conditions were batteries are used at very high temperatures, improperly charged and deep cycled on a daily basis. We’ll be commercially launching a range of flat plate gel VRLA batteries that can operate much better than the conventional AGM VRLA batteries. These batteries are also suitable for solar and electric vehicle applications. We’re also working on battery chemistries other than lead acid batteries which can function better in our conditions. Views of Mr. Burno on making batteries environment friendly, As a manufacturer we have a “zero discharge” policy on environmental pollution. In our facility we have a state of the art “Effluent treatment plant” and Pollution control equipment like wet scrubbers that ensure no effluents are discharged into the air, water or soil in the surrounding environment. Mr. Burno told us that Battery technology is continuously evolving. In todays world energy consumption has grown in geometric proportion. So energy production and consequently energy storage is a key challenge. Batteries are key for energy storage, and how to store and use this energy efficiently is the “Holy Grail” all battery technologists, researchers & manufacturers are searching for.
Okaya Power Ltd
Mr. Rajesh Gupta, Director, Okaya Power Ltd
Okaya established in 2002, has grown in different verticals; each division has its own branding and success story. So while Okaya is the brand for a whole range of inverter and UPS batteries, Okaya Wheelz is the brand for automobile batteries, and Okaya Joos is the brand for mobile batteries. Nasaka Health Care Division manufactures wide range of water purifiers using Japanese technology. Okaya is the only battery manufacturer producing 100% tubular batteries which is considered as one of the most advanced batteries. The technology used in Auto battery is of very high quality as it is powered by Calcium (for more power) and Silver (for longer life). The company also offers most advanced and dependable Solar Tubular Batteries. Popularity of Okaya batteries could be measured from the fact that the company today has over 35,000 Dealers, 2450 Distributors, 38 branches and 210 customer care centers. The company caters to over 5 million satisfied customers. The company’s style of working typifies discipline and openness where ethics and transparency rule supreme. “Excellence is not an act but a habit” underlines the mission and motto of this enterprise. Today, Okaya has built up an envious position in the country in UPS / Inverter batteries, and has wide range of batteries to offer which includes Inverter Batteries, Automobile batteries, Sealed Maintenance Free (SMF-VRLA) batteries and Solar Batteries. The company has aggressive plans to push its mobile battery business which, provides very high quality battery backup for smart phones and android based applications.
A highly successful group company is Microtek International Pvt. Ltd., one of the country’s Largest Power Products manufacturer having products like Line Interactive UPS, Online UPS, Digital & Sinewave Inverters/UPS. Eight manufacturing plants, each specializing in different sphere of the industry has made it possible for Microtek to harness the World’s latest technology, perfect it and incorporate it in its product range, for the user’s benefit. It is this dedication of mastering its chosen field by continuously upgrading and investing that has won Microtek national awards and international recognition. Recently Okaya have launched lead acid battery for Inverter applications under the Model Names HT 8048, ET 848 and DT 980. These batteries have capacity of 200Ah @C20, which is highest in our product range of Inverter batteries. Back up time (at standard testing load of 400W) of these batteries is more than 3.5 hours.
Okaya manufacture Lead-acid batteries. Environment friendly batteries using the raw materials – lead and acid can only be made by employing safe handling practices, minimizing exposure and wastage, safe disposal /recycling of these materials. Environment concerns can be effectively tackled by adhering to ‘Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001’ issued by Ministry of Environment and Forests by all stakeholders.
Swastik Auto Industries (ZEN Batteries)
Mr. Hemant Nahata – Proprietor
Swastik batteries Ltd was established in the year 1961, has developed new benchmarks in the field of manufacturing and supplying a wide array of batteries, battery plates, inverter batteries, lead acid batteries, sealed lead acid batteries, automotive battery plates Tubular Battery Plates. The annual turnover of the company for the year 2013-2014 was approx. 5 million INR. Swastik power is a knowledge driven company, with innovation at its heart, manufacturers of Zen Batteries developed intelligent power back-up solutions, engineered to be energy efficient and thus reduce the user’s carbon footprint. The range includes automotive battery plates, tubular battery plates, automotive batteries, inverter batteries, tubular batteries, solar batteries and many more. The factory is 5000 sq.ft. We are manufacturing gride on fully automatic casting machine of DEVKI Machine from Banglore. Using DESMESH fully automatic battery plant for heat seal / intercell wielding machines. we are using MANIKA containers for mfg. the batteries. Some of the key features of the products are Corrosion resistant, Reliability and durability and Low maintenance. Recently company has launched Solar batteries. The core competency of the company is improved quality, better performance & longer back-up time provided on the same costing as a add-on advantage. As the automobile usage is increasingly drastically, As per Mr. Nahata the expected growth of Automotive batteries is to be increased by approx. 20% in next year as the power factor in India is really very critical, and government is very much dissipated in meeting the power requirements of the upcoming industries. Mr. Nahata told us that all the batteries manufacturer in Mumbai factory are disposed as per the set norms by the government.
TATA Auto Comp GY Batteries Ltd.
Mr. Arijit Dutta – Business Unit Head
Tata green battery is one of the India’s biggest Battery manufacturer company with a annual turnover of Rs 302 Cores. Some of the achievements stated by the company during last year are, Start of supplies to Maruti Suzuki, Isuzu, and Launch of high demand economy range HD series in Inverter and CV segment and TG400 for Cars.
Tata Green range of Automotive and Inverter batteries are brought to you by “Tata AutoComp GY Batteries Ltd” a 50:50 JV between Tata AutoComp System Ltd (TACO) – India’s leading auto component group with Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain Management expertise – and GS Yuasa International (GYIN) Japan, one of the world’s largest automotive battery manufacturers with best-in-class R&D facilities to develop next generation batteries for current and advanced automotive applications. Tata Green Batteries are manufactured in our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at MIDC Ranjangaon near Pune, Maharashtra. Along with an integrated manufacturing facility for Automotive, Inverter and Farm Equipment batteries, it is also accredited with the Quality, Health & Safety certifications ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 14001:2004.
The product portfolio comprises of all types of automotive and Inverter batteries catering to almost all application types. Launch of HD Series for Inverter & CV, 55D23L for Toyota, 40B20L for i10, DIN 65/Din 74 Swift, Dzire. Conversion of Gold XT into Ca-Ca technology. New Look’n’ Feel across all battery ranges. Also bigger batteries developed in Light Blue shade container. TGY batteries have excelled in performance and quality tests (Product Benchmarking) in all studies in comparison with competition. Manufactured with the world’s best battery technology from GS YUASA – Japan. Processes monitored and controlled by a competent team of Japanese engineers, we adhere to highest quality standards (ISO 9001 certification) with 100%. The entire organization conforms to 5S Japanese standards, Patented grid designs, our critical components like Glass Mat, Envelope etc. are imported from Japan. With optimum utilization of AH per gram of lead, adhering to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and our batteries are made with highest quality raw material to ensure highest end quality specially made for Indian roads. Having the highest Cranking Ability that can crank vehicles even with 70% SOC (State of Charge).
Truepower International Ltd
Mr. Vishamber Dayal – Ass. Manager & Operation
TruePower is a leading manufacturing company in the field of power elecvtronics (inverters & UPS) in India & abroad. Established in 1993. True Power International is committed towards improving the ways in which the products can enhance lifestyle. Ever since inception in 1993, the company focus is on R&D, has helped in developing products that are truly world class in terms of quality and they offer the best value for money. For more than a decade, True Power International Ltd. continuous efforts have resulted in an extensive range of quality power products for the consumers of all walks of life from Digital & Sine Wave Inverters, Home UPS, Offline to heavy duty online UPS, CFL Inverter/Home UPS, Stabilizer, Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems and Gas Geysers. True Power Products are serviced by ‘True Power’ a full fledged service center, a battery of technicians, team of qualified engineers with hands on experience and a management with a proven record in manufacturing and marketing of power products. True Power is registered with Director General of Supplies & Disposals (DGS&D), NCCF for supply to all states & Central Government Departments in India and the company is technically approved from ERTL & ETDC. The company havee the capacity to produce 1500 -1800 units per day in our Parwanoo Unit (H. P.) which can be further extended to 1800-2500 units per day.
