The article discusses how Indian companies are entering into licensing and technology transfer agreements with leading Chinese lithium-ion cell suppliers, indicating a growing reliance on Chinese expertise to boost India's domestic electric vehicle battery production. Despite India's lithium discoveries and government incentives, companies like Amara Raja are partnering with Chinese firms like Gotion-InoBat-Batteries to produce advanced chemistry cells in India. Other players, including Exide Industries and Tata AutoComp, are also collaborating with Chinese companies for technology and materials. The article highlights Amara Raja's ambitious plans to corner a significant share of the battery market and the importance of Chinese partnerships due to their expertise and scale. The article mentions the concerns around India's dependence on China for technology and raw materials, emphasizing the need for India to focus on its own R&D capabilities to reduce future reliance. It also touches upon the recent discovery of lithium deposits in Jammu and the uncertainties surrounding their viability and extraction costs. Despite the geopolitical tensions between India and China, industry experts stress the importance of balancing technological advancement with strategic autonomy to drive the Indian battery manufacturing industry forward. Indian companies are urged to invest in R&D while leveraging Chinese partnerships for immediate progress in the EV battery sector.