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NavPrakriti Green Energies Pvt Ltd and NASH Energy have joined hands to strengthen responsible end-of-life management of lithium-ion batteries in India. The partnership aims to ensure safe and sustainable recycling of all batteries manufactured by NASH Energy, including production scrap generated during the manufacturing process.
The collaboration focuses on maximising the recovery of valuable metals and materials from used batteries while minimising environmental impact. It will also support compliance with India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations governing battery waste management. By combining NavPrakriti’s advanced recycling technologies with NASH Energy’s battery manufacturing expertise, the companies aim to establish a new benchmark for closed-loop battery lifecycle management in the country.
NavPrakriti’s recycling facility in Serampore is considered one of the most advanced lithium-ion battery recycling plants in eastern India. The plant currently has the capacity to process around 1,000 tonnes of spent batteries per month, with plans to expand this capacity to 24,000 tonnes annually. The company is also developing downstream capabilities such as chemical recovery, battery refurbishment, and hydrometallurgical refining to support a pan-India battery collection and recycling network.
Meanwhile, NASH Energy recently commissioned a fully automated 2 GWh prismatic battery pack manufacturing line in Dobbaspet, Bengaluru. This facility represents the first phase of the company’s roadmap to achieve 10 GWh of battery pack manufacturing capacity over the next five years. The production line is designed to manufacture battery packs ranging from 100 Ah to 314 Ah, catering to applications such as battery energy storage systems, electric mobility, material handling equipment, electric buses, and commercial vehicles.
Industry projections suggest that India’s lithium-ion battery demand could grow significantly from about 4 GWh in 2023 to nearly 139 GWh by 2035. This rapid growth is expected to increase the need for robust recycling infrastructure and strict adherence to the country’s Battery Waste Management Rules.
India is also pursuing ambitious climate goals, including achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2070. Both companies stated that their collaboration aligns with the National Critical Mineral Mission, which aims to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical materials used in clean energy technologies.
NavPrakriti, headquartered in Kolkata and established in 2024, has a multidisciplinary team of over 50 engineers, chemists, and business professionals. NASH Energy, part of the diversified NASH Group, also runs technology development activities in Japan and is currently developing an India Engineering Centre to further strengthen its research and development capabilities.
