New Delhi / Kolkata, March 12, 2026: As India’s energy storage and electric mobility ecosystem enters a new phase of expansion, Trontek has announced plans to create over 500 new jobs by FY27, strengthening its manufacturing and engineering capabilities to meet rising demand across mobility, residential energy storage and emerging grid applications.
The workforce expansion will increase Trontek’s employee base from 967 to nearly 1,400, marking one of the largest hiring phases in the company’s two-decade journey. A significant share of the new roles will be focused on production, quality systems, battery engineering, R&D, logistics and service operations.
As part of its growing national footprint, Trontek has been witnessing strong demand and customer enquiries from eastern India, prompting the company to strengthen its presence in the region. To support this growth, Trontek has established a company-owned Care Centre and warehouse in Kolkata to serve customers across the eastern region. The company is also in the process of rolling out multiple Care Centres across the eastern region in the near future, further strengthening its service and distribution infrastructure.
The move comes amid sustained growth in lithium-ion adoption across electric two- and three-wheelers, rooftop solar installations and distributed energy storage systems – segments that are reshaping India’s clean energy landscape. The company has also been witnessing growing demand from eastern India, where adoption of electric two- and three-wheelers and rooftop solar systems has been steadily increasing.
“India’s battery ecosystem is entering a structurally strong growth phase,” said Samrath S. Kochar, Founder & CEO, Trontek. “As demand scales across mobility and home energy, the competitive advantage will increasingly come from engineering depth and manufacturing resilience. Our expansion reflects long-term confidence in this opportunity and our commitment to building both scale and capability.”
A substantial portion of the hiring will strengthen Trontek’s in-house research and development functions, particularly in battery management systems (BMS), thermal safety engineering, lifecycle optimisation and product validation under Indian operating conditions. The company is positioning itself for the next phase of lithium adoption, where reliability, safety and performance consistency will be key differentiators.
“Battery innovation today is not just about chemistry – it is about intelligent system design, safety architecture and lifecycle performance,” Kochar added. “We are expanding our R&D teams to build robust, locally engineered solutions that can compete globally.”
Alongside manufacturing growth, Trontek will roll out structured technical training programmes aimed at developing specialised skills in lithium-ion assembly, safety compliance, electronics integration and energy storage systems. The initiative is designed to build a future-ready workforce aligned with India’s expanding advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
Industry analysts note that demand for lithium-ion batteries in India is expected to rise sharply over the next five years, driven by increasing EV penetration, renewable integration and decentralised power systems. Companies that combine engineering depth with scalable manufacturing are likely to play a defining role in shaping this growth trajectory.
With this expansion, Trontek reinforces its commitment to strengthening domestic battery capability, enhancing supply-chain resilience and generating high-quality employment in one of India’s fastest-growing clean technology sectors.
About Trontek
Founded in 2004, Trontek is one of India’s largest manufacturers of lithium-ion batteries and a trailblazer in the energy storage and EV charging industry. Powering over 400,000 e-rickshaws and 600,000 electric two-wheelers, Trontek’s Li-EV battery series and IP67-rated EV chargers are trusted by major OEMs across India. The company’s product portfolio also spans telecom, large-scale grid storage, and residential energy solutions, underscoring its commitment to innovation and diversification. Driven by a vision for a sustainable future, Trontek focuses on quality, durability, and technological advancement. With a strong pan-India presence and robust after-sales support, the company continues to lead India’s transition to electric mobility and renewable energy adoption.
Trontek is led by Mr. Samrath S Kochar, Founder and CEO, whose 20+ years of industry expertise and passion for innovation have been central to the company’s rapid growth and market leadership. For further information, visit www.trontek.com
