<h1>Battery manufacturer targets non-Chinese EV supply chains with Rs 15,350 crore Karnataka investment amid export restrictions</h1> A battery materials manufacturer is positioning itself as an alternative to Chinese suppliers for electric vehicle battery components, as China controls over 90 percent of global graphite anode and cathode processing capacity. Recent Chinese export restrictions on battery-grade materials have intensified global supply chain concerns. The company plans strategic partnerships with cell manufacturers and automotive OEMs seeking non-Chinese sourcing options for anode materials and lithium iron phosphate cathodes. The firm operates manufacturing facilities across India, USA, and Finland, with capacity targets of 60,000 tonnes by 2027 and 220,000 tonnes by 2030 for anode materials, plus 100,000 tonnes cathode capacity by 2030. The company is investing approximately Rs 15,350 crore in Karnataka for advanced manufacturing and research facilities, leveraging proprietary technology and multi-continent presence to offer supply chain diversification amid growing geopolitical tensions affecting battery material sourcing.