February 13, 2026: India’s Amara Raja Energy & Mobility has announced plans to launch a US subsidiary — creating a potential foothold for future battery manufacturing or assembly in the country.

Amara Raja said in a filing to the National Stock Exchange of India on February 11 that its board had given the go-ahead for the wholly-owned subsidiary in a bid to support global business expansion.

The lead and lithium firm will initially invest up to $5 million to incorporate the subsidiary. The new entity could be called ‘ARE&M US Inc’ although other names might also be used, subject to the approval of regulatory authorities.

No specific governmental or regulatory approvals are required, other than routine approvals, filings and compliances under laws regarding setting up or incorporating a subsidiary in the US by an Indian entity.

The subsidiary is expected to be incorporated within three to six months and will be part of operations relating to Amara Raja’s battery and components distribution.

The US unit is expected to improve customer service and provide faster responses for batteries sold in the country as well as opening new business opportunities, the company said.

Establishing a US presence also paves the way to evaluate future localization, including potential manufacturing or assembly, although details were not disclosed.

Batteries International reported last September that Amara Raja had opened a base in Dubai to boost business in the region and serve as a hub for customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

In November, the firm said its mainstay automotive lead acid business remained strong, despite a tumultuous global market.

Chairman and MD Jayadev Galla said robust sales of lead batteries contributed to profit before tax of Rs666 crore ($75 million) for the half-year ended September 30.