Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) is the apex industry body representing leading backward-integrated solar PV manufacturers in India, with strong representation from solar cell manufacturers and upstream capacity developers. ISMA engages actively with policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders to enable policy frameworks that support domestic value addition, technology advancement, and long-term competitiveness of India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem. ISMA’s membership reflects significant cumulative capital investments in manufacturing capacity and supply chains, underscoring the industry’s commitment to building a resilient and globally competitive solar manufacturing base in India.
Enabling policy frameworks that support domestic manufacturing, backward integration, and long-term industry competitiveness.
Advancing fair trade, global market access, and stronger integration of Indian manufacturers into global solar value chains.
Supporting alignment with national quality standards, certifications, and compliance frameworks to strengthen market confidence.
Promoting backward integration and ecosystem development to reduce import dependence and enhance supply chain resilience.
Encouraging technology upgradation, R&D collaboration, and innovation to enable next-generation solar manufacturing in India
Supporting the development of solar PV recycling, end-of-life management frameworks, and circular economy approaches to ensure sustainable growth of India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem.