From emerging to essential: With the Indian battery market projected to reach $20bn by 2030 and grow at 15% annually, India is on track to become the world's third-largest battery market, reshaping global demand for lithium and critical materials. Policy, capital and capability: Examine how government incentives, foreign investment, and partnerships with global technology providers are accelerating India's battery value chain, and what this means for international suppliers, financiers and OEMs. ESS as a growth catalyst: Explore how energy storage systems are driving battery deployment beyond EVs, creating new demand pathways and long-term opportunities for global market participants.