Amara Raja’s new CBOS, Preetam Ganguly, is expected to streamline battery supply for EVs. The company’s leadership shift comes as battery demand surges, and reliability becomes a top buyer priority.
Ganguly’s résumé reads like a battery industry résumé: 30 years of strategy, cross‑border growth and partnership work, plus a stint as Industrial Markets Business Leader at Cummins India. Before that, he steered engineering and executive teams at ABB, Bombardier, Alstom and Wabtec—names that echo in powertrain and infrastructure circles.
What does that mean for the EV ecosystem? Amara Raja’s battery arm already supplies cells to several domestic OEMs. With Ganguly at the helm, the firm is poised to scale production, lock in long‑term supply contracts and shave costs through tighter logistics and technology licensing.
In the line‑up of Indian battery players, Exide’s recent shift toward EV cells and Ather’s in‑house cell manufacturing present stiff competition. Ganguly’s experience with global giants could give Amara Raja a competitive edge in sourcing high‑purity raw materials and negotiating favorable tariff regimes.
The change is effective from Oct 26, 2026, with a phased handover slated to avoid operational hiccups. Buyers can expect the first wave of new battery modules by early 2027, aligning with the launch of several mid‑range EVs in major metros. Keep an eye on the rollout of Amara Raja’s next‑gen battery packs and any pricing adjustments that may ripple through the market.