New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- India's electric-vehicle (EV) revolution is creating opportunities well beyond vehicle manufacturers, with batteries emerging as a critical part of the ecosystem.

As EV adoption increases, demand for lithium-ion cells, battery packs, advanced energy-storage systems and critical battery materials is expected to grow substantially.

Indian companies are therefore investing in new battery technologies, manufacturing capacity, and supporting infrastructure to reduce dependence on imports and capture a larger share of this emerging market.

In this editorial, we examine four listed companies with significant battery-related ambitions and clearly defined roadmaps. Their businesses span EV batteries, advanced battery techno...