What Grinntech does

Grinntech Motors & Services Pvt. Ltd. is an IIT-Madras incubated Indian company that designs and manufactures lithium-ion battery packs for electric and internal combustion vehicles. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chennai, the company operates from a manufacturing facility in the Ambattur Industrial Estate and serves commercial vehicle manufacturers (two-wheelers, three-wheelers, SCV, LCV, MHCV), e-cycle and robotics firms, fleet operators, and OEMs across India.

The company's technology stack centers on proprietary, in-house designed Battery Management Systems (BMS) with patented award-winning IoT integration, engineered to meet global automotive standards. Its proprietary product portfolio comprises branded platforms and packs - Falcon (SCV), Hawk (LCV), Pelican (MHCV/buses, up to 680V and 280kWh), Robin/Finch (2W), Shikra/Monal (3W), Munia (e-cycles/robotics), and Pintail/Shoveler (12V IC engine starters) - supported by intelligent passive and liquid thermal management for high-ambient-temperature Indian conditions and the Nester bulk charger. Grinntech also offers a Cell and Battery Analytics service built on a cell characterization lab, a large cell database, and data-driven algorithms for failure prediction and lifetime tracking, plus a Custom Battery Development service for fully customer-engineered solutions.

Grinntech's go-to-market is direct enterprise sales to EV manufacturers and OEMs, addressing India's EV battery challenges - reducing dependence on imported cells, operating in extreme heat and unreliable grid conditions, and delivering long-life, fast-charging battery systems. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of proprietary battery packs and chargers, professional services from battery analytics, and custom development contracts. The company has disclosed approximately $2 million in equity funding across 2020-2021 and is planning a Rs 100 crore investment in Tamil Nadu to scale manufacturing capacity.

Name

Grinntech

Legal name

Grinntech Motors & Services Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://grinntech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Grinntech is an IIT-Madras incubated Indian company designing and manufacturing lithium-ion battery packs with proprietary battery management systems for electric vehicle OEMs, e-cycle and robotics firms, and IC engine vehicle makers, spanning two-wheelers through heavy commercial vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Battery Manufacturing (335910)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Management System (BMS) & HV Control Electronics Manufacturing (IMACACAH), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Battery Electronics (IMAGAHAC), Automotive Batteries & 12V/Low-Voltage Energy Storage Manufacturing (IMACAJAJ), Battery Packs & Energy Storage for Micromobility Manufacturing (IMACAOAE)

Keywords

• Lithium-ion battery packs
• Battery management systems
• Electric vehicle batteries
• Battery analytics services
• Custom battery development

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Battery Product Sales: Grinntech generates revenue primarily through the sale of proprietary lithium-ion battery packs and battery management systems. Products include ready-to-deploy battery platforms for IC engine starters, e-cycles, robotics, 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, small commercial vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles. The company also manufactures bulk chargers.
2. Battery Analytics Services: Revenue generated from providing cell and battery analytics services including cell characterization, live data analysis for performance tracking, advanced algorithms for failure prediction, and battery lifetime data tracking.
3. Custom Battery Development: Custom battery solutions optimally designed and made to specific customer requirements, leveraging Grinntech's design flexibility, in-house BMS capabilities, and thermal management expertise.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grinntech designs and manufactures lithium-ion battery packs with proprietary Battery Management Systems (BMS) for electric vehicles spanning 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, e-cycles, robotics, small commercial vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and medium/heavy commercial vehicles. The company also provides custom-engineered battery solutions and cell & battery analytics services for performance tracking and failure prediction, with voltage coverage from 12V to 680V and energy from 64Wh to 280kWh.

Product overview

Grinntech offers a comprehensive lithium-ion battery solutions portfolio for electric vehicles, comprising three main service/product lines: (1) Proprietary Products - ready-to-deploy battery platforms (Falcon for SCV, Hawk for LCV, Pelican for MHCV) and named battery packs (Robin/Finch for 2-wheelers, Shikra/Monal for 3-wheelers, Munia for e-cycles/robotics, Pintail/Shoveler for IC engine starters) plus Nester Bulk Charger; (2) Cell & Battery Analytics - leveraging data-driven algorithms for cell selection, characterization, thermal design, live field monitoring, trend analysis, and failure prediction; and (3) Custom Battery Development - fully custom-engineered battery solutions with proprietary in-house BMS featuring patented IoT capabilities, supporting various form factors, chemistries, and high-voltage systems with advanced cooling solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FALCON PLATFORM Battery platform for Small Commercial Vehicles (SCV) including trucks and tractors, featuring up to 7 years lifespan, liquid cooling for high ambient temperatures, and fast charging (80% in 1 hour). Designed for SCV manufacturers in India.
• HAWK PLATFORM Battery platform for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) including cars, lorries, and tractors, with up to 5 years lifespan, supporting voltages from 120V to 420V and energy capacity up to 160kWh.
• PELICAN PLATFORM Battery platform for Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles (MHCV) including buses, supporting voltages from 420V to 680V and energy up to 280kWh, with up to 7 years lifespan.
• NESTER BULK CHARGER Bulk charger with 6 channels supporting 24V-72V systems, featuring advanced algorithms with LCD status display for assured safety; charges 80% in one hour. Designed for commercial EV charging operations.
• ROBIN 72V battery for electric 2-wheelers with 28.8Ah capacity (2.1kWh), featuring 3-year lifespan and fast charging to 80% in 2 hours. Targeted at electric 2-wheeler manufacturers.
• FINCH 48V battery for electric 2-wheelers available in 28.8Ah (1.47kWh) and 38.4Ah (1.96kWh) variants with 3-year lifespan and fast charging capability. Targeted at electric 2-wheeler manufacturers.
• SHIKRA 48V battery for electric 3-wheelers with 86Ah (4.4kWh) or 100Ah (5.1kWh) capacity, featuring 3-year lifespan and fast charging to 80% in 2 hours. Targeted at electric 3-wheeler (auto-rickshaw) manufacturers.
• MONAL High-capacity 48V battery for electric 3-wheelers with 200Ah capacity (10.2kWh) designed for extended range applications. Targeted at electric 3-wheeler manufacturers needing larger range.
• MUNIA 48V battery for e-cycles and robotics with 19.2Ah capacity (980Wh), featuring ultra-safe BMS and 0-100% fast charging in 30 minutes. Targeted at e-cycle manufacturers and robotics companies.
• PINTAIL 12V IC engine starter battery with 5Ah capacity (64Wh), featuring low self-discharge for assured starting after months of inactivity. Targeted at traditional IC engine vehicle manufacturers.
• SHOVELER 12V IC engine starter battery with 5Ah capacity (64Wh), designed as direct replacement for JIS standard batteries with fast charging capability. Targeted at traditional IC engine vehicle manufacturers.
• Cell and Battery Analytics Comprehensive analytics service including large cell database for optimum selection, state-of-the-art cell characterization lab, data-driven algorithms, live data access, thermal design optimization, and field analytics for performance tracking and failure prediction. Targeted at EV OEMs and fleet operators.
• Custom Battery Development Custom battery solutions designed to customer specifications, featuring in-house BMS with patented award-winning IoT technology, support for various cell form factors and chemistries, high-voltage solutions up to 680V, and advanced cooling systems including passive and liquid cooling options. Targeted at EV OEMs and fleet operators with unique battery requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 7 years of battery life for SCV applications under specified working conditions
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Log9 Materials: Bengaluru-based Indian battery technology company focused on lithium-ion packs with proprietary BMS for 2W, 3W, and commercial EVs. Most directly comparable as a fellow India-based battery pack startup targeting similar EV segments.
• Livguard Energy: Indian manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries and power solutions with products for e-rickshaws, EVs, and solar storage. Comparable as a domestic lithium battery pack competitor with a similar product breadth.
• Trontek Electronics: Indian lithium-ion battery pack manufacturer supplying 2W, 3W, and e-mobility OEMs. Comparable as a domestic peer building lithium packs and BMS solutions for the Indian EV market.
• Cellestial E-Mobility: Hyderabad-based manufacturer of lithium-ion battery packs for electric commercial vehicles including tractors and trucks. Highly comparable in product focus (SCV, LCV, MHCV) and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Exide Industries: India's largest lead-acid battery manufacturer now expanding into lithium-ion packs for EVs and storage. Directly comparable as a domestic battery pack supplier serving Indian OEMs, though far larger and more diversified.
• Tata AutoComp Systems: Tata Group's automotive components arm, supplying EV battery packs and related components to Indian OEMs. Comparable as a large, well-capitalized competitor serving the same Indian EV ecosystem.
• Amara Raja Batteries: Major Indian battery incumbent with lithium-ion pack investments for automotive and energy storage. Comparable as a domestic competitor entering the same EV pack market Grinntech serves.

Emerging players

• Ola Electric: Indian EV 2W manufacturer with in-house battery pack manufacturing (Ola Celltech). Overlaps with Grinntech's 2W battery pack business as both serve India's electric 2-wheeler market, though Ola is also a customer-style competitor.
• Cosmic Birla (Epsilon Carbon): Indian battery materials and pack initiative under the Aditya Birla Group, focused on anode materials and lithium-ion cells/packs. Comparable as a domestic entrant into India's lithium battery value chain, though with deeper capital and a different starting point.
• Ather Energy: Bengaluru-based EV 2W manufacturer that designs its own battery packs and BMS. Comparable as a domestic player with proprietary battery technology targeting India's 2W EV segment, with an emphasis on connected BMS and analytics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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