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NavPrakriti and NASH Energy Partner to Advance Battery Recycling and Circular Energy in India

NavPrakriti has formed a strategic partnership with NASH Energy to strengthen lithium-ion battery recycling and circular energy practices in India. The collaboration aims to ensure responsible end-of-life management of batteries, improve material recovery, and support compliance with India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations.

The alliance will manage the recycling of all batteries produced by NASH Energy, including production scrap generated during manufacturing. By combining NavPrakriti’s advanced recycling technologies with NASH Energy’s battery manufacturing capabilities, the partnership aims to create a closed-loop battery lifecycle system that reduces environmental impact and enhances resource efficiency.

According to Akhilesh Bagaria, India’s clean energy transition requires transparent and accountable systems for battery end-of-life management. He noted that the collaboration is not only about regulatory compliance but also about scaling responsible battery material recovery and circularity, supporting the country’s broader net-zero ambitions.

NavPrakriti currently operates its battery recycling facility in Serampore, recognized as eastern India’s largest lithium-ion battery recycling plant. The facility can process up to 1,000 tonnes of used batteries per month, with plans to expand capacity to 24,000 tonnes annually. The company is also developing downstream capabilities for chemical recovery, battery refurbishment, and hydrometallurgical refining, and aims to build a nationwide collection and recycling network in the coming years.

Meanwhile, NASH Energy has recently commissioned a 2 GWh fully automated prismatic battery pack manufacturing line in Dobbaspet. This facility represents the first phase of the company’s plan to establish 10 GWh of battery pack manufacturing capacity within five years.

The production line can manufacture battery packs ranging from 100 Ah to 314 Ah, designed for applications such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), electric mobility, electric buses, commercial vehicles, and industrial equipment. NASH Energy also supplies lithium-ion battery packs and cells to two-wheeler and three-wheeler electric vehicle manufacturers, supporting India’s growing last-mile electrification market.

Anil Kumar stated that as the company scales battery production for mobility and energy storage, it is essential to ensure that all batteries—whether from manufacturing processes or end-of-life returns—are responsibly recycled and their materials reintegrated into the supply chain.

The collaboration comes at a crucial time as India’s lithium-ion battery demand is projected to increase sharply from about 4 GWh in 2023 to nearly 139 GWh by 2035. With this rapid growth, the need for robust recycling infrastructure and adherence to battery waste management regulations is becoming increasingly important.

By integrating advanced battery manufacturing with large-scale recycling capabilities, NavPrakriti and NASH Energy aim to set new standards for sustainability, resource circularity, and environmental stewardship in India’s rapidly expanding battery and clean energy ecosystem.