As India accelerates toward its goal of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and net zero emissions, the country’s energy storage and recycling landscape is transforming at an unprecedented pace. In a landmark move to advance India’s energy circularity, NavPrakriti, eastern India’s first advanced lithium-ion battery recycler, has entered into a strategic partnership with NASH Energy, a NASH Group company focused on advanced battery manufacturing and energy storage solutions. The alliance will ensure responsible end-of-life management for all batteries produced by NASH Energy, including production scrap, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to sustainability, resource security, and regulatory leadership.
The partnership is designed to maximise material recovery, reduce environmental impact, and enable full compliance with India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations for battery waste. By integrating NavPrakriti’s advanced recycling technologies and robust logistics with NASH Energy’s battery manufacturing capabilities and technology-driven energy storage solutions, the partnership sets a new standard for closed-loop battery lifecycle management in India.
Akhilesh Bagaria, Co-Founder of NavPrakriti, said, “India’s clean energy transition needs a transparent, accountable system for battery end-of-life management. Our collaboration with NASH Energy goes beyond regulatory compliance; it’s about building a foundation for responsible battery material recovery and circularity at scale. Together, we are driving industry best practices and helping actualise India’s net zero ambitions.”
NavPrakriti’s Serampore facility, recognised as eastern India’s largest and most advanced lithium-ion battery recycling plant, has the capacity to process up to 1,000 tonnes of spent batteries per month, with planned expansion to 24,000 tonnes annually. NavPrakriti is actively developing downstream processes for chemical recovery, battery refurbishment, and hydrometallurgical refining. The company’s long-term vision includes building a pan-India network for battery collection and recycling, partnering with more manufacturers and OEMs over the next three years, and supporting the National Critical Mineral Mission.
NASH Energy, part of the diversified NASH Group, recently commissioned a state-of-the-art, fully automated 2 GWh prismatic battery pack manufacturing line in Dobbaspet, Bengaluru — the first phase of its roadmap to establish 10 GWh of battery pack manufacturing capacity over the next five years. NASH Energy’s multi–form factor production line can manufacture battery packs ranging from 100 Ah to 314 Ah, catering to applications across battery energy storage systems (BESS), electric mobility, material handling equipment, electric buses, and commercial vehicles. The company also supplies lithium-ion battery packs and cells to leading two-wheeler and three-wheeler electric vehicle manufacturers in India, supporting the rapid electrification of last-mile mobility. NASH Energy is also among the early entrants in India’s LFP cylindrical cell manufacturing ecosystem, and is strengthening its R&D capabilities through a dedicated India Engineering Centre that complements its established technology development activities in Japan.
Anil Kumar, COO, NASH Energy said, “As we scale battery pack production to meet growing demand across mobility, grid-scale storage, and industrial applications, our responsibility extends across the entire battery lifecycle. Our partnership with NavPrakriti ensures that every NASH Energy battery — whether from manufacturing processes or end-of-life returns — is responsibly recycled and its valuable materials reintegrated into the supply chain. This collaboration strengthens our commitment to sustainable manufacturing and supports India’s transition toward a circular battery economy.”
This collaboration is timely as India’s lithium-ion battery demand is projected to surge from 4 GWh in 2023 to nearly 139 GWh by 2035, intensifying the need for robust recycling infrastructure and compliance with the Battery Waste Management Rules. By combining manufacturing innovation with advanced recycling, NavPrakriti and NASH Energy are setting new industry benchmarks for sustainable growth, material circularity, and environmental stewardship in India’s battery value chain, helping power a cleaner and more self-reliant future.