New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) batteries has developed only 1.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of manufacturing capacity against a target of 50 GWh, with commercial production yet to begin, according to a NITI Aayog report.

The report, titled "Impact Assessment of PLI Schemes", prepared by NITI Aayog in collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad, said the Rs 18,100 crore scheme has witnessed slower-than-expected progress due to technological limitations, dependence on imports and delays in setting up manufacturing facilities.

"The scheme is currently in its early gestation phase, and progress has been slower than anticipated. As of now, only about 1.4 GWh of capacity has been develop...