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Nikhil Kamath Invests Rs 137.5 Crore in Goldi Solar to Accelerate Cell Production

The funding is set to accelerate cell production in Surat by tapping government incentives under the Production Linked Incentive scheme

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Overview

  • Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has committed Rs 137.5 crore to Goldi Solar to finance further manufacturing expansion and technology upgrades
  • Goldi Solar has ramped its module capacity from 3 GW to 14.7 GW over the past year while breaking ground on solar cell lines in Surat
  • The capital infusion aligns with India’s 280 GW solar target for 2030 and builds on import duties and the ALMM framework that favor domestic makers
  • India has registered 100 GW of module capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers, underscoring policy-driven supply-chain growth
  • Goldi Solar plans to introduce high-efficiency modules and advanced cells to meet surging domestic demand and pursue export opportunities