India’s solar cell manufacturing industry is entering a decisive phase as the domestic market adjusts to the implementation of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II mandate.Industry leaders said India’s success under ALMM List-II will depend on cost competitiveness, investment in research and development, skilled manpower, and deeper integration across the solar value chain.At a panel discussion “Building a Globally Competitive Solar Cell Manufacturing Ecosystem” at the Mercom India Renewables Summit 2026, industry experts said India’s module manufacturing capacity has expanded well beyond the demand. The session was moderated by Sishir Garemella, Head of International Business Development at Kiwa PVEL.
