The discovery of lithium reserves in India has been welcomed by the EV industry as a game-changer for India’s transition towards green mobility2. The discovery will reduce India’s dependence on imports of lithium and other critical minerals like cobalt and nickel, which are mostly concentrated in South America, China, and Australia3. It will also help lower the cost of manufacturing lithium-ion batteries in India, which currently account for about 40% of the cost of an EV3. Moreover, it will boost India’s li-ion battery ecosystem and create opportunities for innovation and employment.