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NavPrakriti Green Energies Pvt. Ltd. has launched Eastern India’s first lithium-ion battery recycling facility, marking a significant step in the region’s sustainable waste management ecosystem. Located near Kolkata, the plant will play a crucial role in processing battery waste generated from electric vehicles (EVs), consumer electronics, and industrial applications.
According to industry projections, India will need to recycle over 1.2 million EV batteries annually by 2030, a figure expected to rise to 14 million by 2040. Lithium-ion battery demand in India is anticipated to reach 54 gigawatt hours by FY 2027, highlighting the growing need for recycling infrastructure.
NavPrakriti founder Akhilesh Bagaria said the facility represents an indigenous solution to India’s battery waste challenge. The plant is powered by technology developed by the Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) and aligns with the government’s domestic manufacturing initiatives. Currently, it processes 1,000 tonnes of batteries per month, with plans to expand capacity to 2,000 tonnes monthly.
The facility recovers aluminum and copper and produces intermediate products containing nickel, cobalt, manganese, and lithium. In the next phase, the company plans to enter battery-grade chemical recovery and second-life battery refurbishment to support a circular economy for critical materials.
The launch follows the government’s announcement of a ₹1,500 crore Battery Recycling and Refining Scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission, aimed at boosting domestic recycling capacity and reducing dependence on imported minerals.
NavPrakriti is partnering with battery manufacturers, OEMs, and bulk users under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for collection and recycling collaborations. The facility will serve West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh.
Globally, the battery recycling market is projected to surpass $30 billion by 2030. In India, batteries from consumer electronics, telecom towers, and backup systems are reaching end-of-life, while first-generation EV batteries are expected to enter the waste stream within the next 12 to 24 months.
Established in 2024 and headquartered in Kolkata, NavPrakriti Green Energies Pvt. Ltd. employs over 50 engineers, chemists, and professionals. The company operates in compliance with the National Critical Mineral Mission and Battery Waste Management Rules 2022, supporting India’s transition toward sustainable and circular battery solutions.
