Why Maruti chose this Chinese co’s battery for its first EV instead of Making in India

For four decades, Maruti Suzuki built its empire on a simple creed: localise deeply, control costs, and engineer relentlessly for India. But its electric future is being powered by a radical break from that philosophy. In a move that reshapes India’s EV supply chain, Maruti has chosen to import BYD’s full Blade battery pack from China — a strategic gamble that trades localisation for speed, safety, and global-grade technology.
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