Waaree Energies Issues Clarification on Andhra Pradesh Battery Giga-Factory Investment Reports
Waaree Energies Limited issued a regulatory clarification on February 19, 2026, regarding media reports about an ₹8,175 crore battery giga-factory investment in Andhra Pradesh. The company confirmed its Board had previously approved expanding Lithium-Ion Advanced Chemistry Storage Cells and BESS manufacturing capacity from 3.5 GWh to 20 GWh on October 01, 2025, with approximately ₹8,000 crores additional capex through subsidiary Waaree Energy Storage Solutions Private Limited. The company is currently in discussions with Andhra Pradesh and other state governments for the proposed greenfield facility, emphasizing no unpublished price sensitive information is pending disclosure.

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Waaree Energies Limited has issued a regulatory clarification under Regulation 30(11) of SEBI Listing Regulations regarding media reports about a battery giga-factory investment in Andhra Pradesh. The clarification comes in response to a news item published in The Hindu on February 19, 2026, titled "Andhra secures Waaree Energies' battery giga-factory with ₹8,175 crore investment."
Board Approval and Investment Details
The company confirmed that its Board of Directors had previously approved a significant expansion in manufacturing capacity during a meeting held on October 01, 2025. The board decision involved increasing the production capacity of Lithium-Ion Advanced Chemistry Storage Calls and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) from the current 3.5 GWh to 20 GWh.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Capacity: | 3.5 GWh |
| Proposed Capacity: | 20 GWh |
| Additional Capex: | ₹8,000 crores |
| Implementation Entity: | Waaree Energy Storage Solutions Private Limited |
| Board Approval Date: | October 01, 2025 |
Subsidiary and Manufacturing Plans
The expansion will be implemented through the company's wholly owned subsidiary, Waaree Energy Storage Solutions Private Limited, with an additional capital expenditure of approximately ₹8,000 crores. This information was duly communicated to the stock exchanges on October 01, 2025, as per regulatory requirements.
Government Discussions and Site Selection
Following the board approval, Waaree Energies confirmed it is currently engaged in discussions with multiple state governments regarding the proposed greenfield manufacturing facility. The company specifically mentioned ongoing talks with:
- Government of Andhra Pradesh
- Certain other state governments
The company emphasized that these discussions are part of the site selection process for establishing the new manufacturing facility as approved by the board.
Regulatory Compliance and Market Movement
In its clarification, Waaree Energies addressed concerns about share price movements, stating that any price fluctuations are market-driven. The company explicitly confirmed that there is no Unpublished Price Sensitive Information pending disclosure to the stock exchanges.
The company reiterated its commitment to regulatory compliance, stating it has always adhered to the provisions of Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations and will continue to do so. Waaree Energies assured stakeholders that it will keep stock exchanges informed of any material developments in this matter in accordance with applicable regulations.
The clarification was signed by Rajesh Ghanshyam Gaur, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, and submitted to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on February 19, 2026.
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