Agratas, the Tata Group’s global battery business, has completed the steel frame at its Sanand facility in India, marking a key milestone towards operational readiness. Production at the site is expected to commence in 2027.

The steel structure spans 700 metres in length, 150 metres in width, and reaches a height of 34 metres, covering a built-up area of 105,000 sq m. More than 24,000 tonnes of steel have been used in the main structure, while work on associated buildings continues in parallel. At peak construction, over 2,500 skilled workers were deployed on-site.

The project is being executed by Tata Projects Limited, in collaboration with Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE) and multiple steel contractors. All steel and most materials have been sourced domestically, supporting Indian supply chains and reducing reliance on imports.

Quality remains central to the project, with construction aligned to regulatory standards and industry best practices to ensure long-term operational reliability. Structured planning and execution frameworks are also being implemented to deliver a world-class manufacturing facility, with sustainability integrated into the design and construction approach.

Sudhir Ghalsasi, Vice President – Capital Delivery, Agratas, said, “This milestone reflects the scale, complexity, and pace of execution at Sanand. What began as a vision is now taking shape through strong collaboration, disciplined execution, and a shared commitment across teams.”

India has set a target of achieving net zero emissions by 2070 and aims to reach 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030. This transition requires accelerated adoption of electric mobility and grid-scale energy storage, supported by domestic battery manufacturing.

With a planned capacity of 20 GWh in its first phase, the Sanand facility will produce advanced battery cells for electric vehicles and energy storage applications. The project is also expected to generate employment across production, operations, maintenance, engineering, and quality functions, with a focus on developing local talent.

Deepak Khare, Vice President – Manufacturing Operations, Agratas, said, “Completing the steel frame at Sanand marks an important step in our journey towards operational readiness. Our focus now is on building systems, processes and capabilities to deliver reliable, world-class batteries made in India for the world.”

As Agratas progresses its industrialisation phase, the Sanand facility is set to play a key role in strengthening India’s battery ecosystem and supporting the growth of sustainable mobility and clean energy.