MaterialsChinese restrictions have slowed cell production, forcing chemical firms to look abroadIndian companies like Ola Electric have announced plans to make lithium-ion battery cells under a government subsidy program, but Chinese technology transfer restrictions have forced most of them to delay or stall cell manufacturing. © ReutersANANTA AGARWALAugust 14, 2026 12:00 JSTBENGALURU -- Indian chemical companies pouring billions of rupees into plants to make lithium-ion battery materials are facing a lack of domestic customers, after Chinese restrictions on technology transfers have delayed the development of cell manufacturing.