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Adani Vs China RumouršŸ’„ What’s Cooking in EV Battery Land?

TL;DR:Adani Group has slammed reportsĀ claiming it's teaming up with China’s BYD or Welion for EV batteries 🚫🧃.Called the claims ā€œbaseless & misleadingā€, while India watches every China link with suspicion .

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Adani’s Electric Denial Shocks the Circuit⚔

One viral media report claimed that Gautam Adani’s group was in talks with China’s BYD and WelionĀ for a big-ticket electric battery project.

But by 4 August 2025, Adani issued a firm denial:

ā€œWe strongly deny any discussions or plans for collaborations with BYD or Welion.ā€ šŸ”Š

They called the claims ā€œfactually incorrect, baseless, and misleading.ā€

So, why did this buzz even start? And what’s really going on?

Where Did the China Tie-Up Buzz Begin?šŸ¤”

A business portal hinted at a possible JV (joint venture) with Chinese battery biggiesĀ to boost Adani’s EV storage plans.

Why did it go viral?

  • India’s EV push is in overdrive

  • China leads global battery tech

  • Adani is seen as the frontrunner for India’s Gigafactory dreams šŸš—

Hence, ā€œAdani + BYD = Global EV power?ā€Ā vibe spread like wildfire on investor WhatsApp groups .

Why Adani’s Denial Matters🚨

This isn’t just about one company’s PR.

With India tightening scrutiny on Chinese investments post-Galwan, any such tie-up would face regulatory fireĀ .

Adani's statement may also be read as:

  • Playing safe with the Indian government

  • Avoiding market jitters or nationalist backlash

  • Keeping focus on Make-in-India battery techĀ 

So... Who Gains & Who Loses?šŸ’ø

šŸ“ˆ AdaniĀ gains goodwill from desi investors and policymakers for distancing from China. BYD and Welion, if they were ever in talks, lose a giant Indian partner. Indian EV startupsĀ now wonder: Will Adani build battery power on its own? Or with a non-Chinese friend?

What Does It Mean for You? (Youth & EV Gen) šŸ›µ

If you're:

  • Dreaming of an #EVJob, keep watch on domestic cell & storage gigs coming up.

  • A #Techie or #BatteryEngineer, there’s likely desi hiringĀ on the way.

  • A rider or gig-worker, better batteries = better mileage = less cost per km

India wants its EV backbone made at home — no reliance on risky imports. And that could mean more jobs, more control, and better pricing šŸ‡®šŸ‡³

MediaFx TakešŸŽ™ļø

Adani’s quick denial is not just corporate hygiene—it’s geo-political messaging. In a post-Galwan India, big firms are walking a tightrope: grow fast, but not on China's dime. šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³

But the bigger story?šŸ’„ India’s hunger for clean tech is real.šŸ› ļø The race to build gigafactoriesĀ is on. And the one who wins? The one who builds with trust and transparency.

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