Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG), through its Material Handling Equipment (MHE) business, has introduced India’s first Multi-Ion battery technology for electric forklifts. The launch addresses the growing need for efficient, reliable and sustainable energy solutions as India’s manufacturing, logistics and warehousing sectors scale rapidly.

The technology is designed to enable 25 per cent lower total cost of ownership, higher equipment uptime and cleaner industrial operations, with a battery intended to last through the full operational life of the forklift.

India’s industrial and warehousing market continues to show strong momentum, with over 11 million sq ft of leasing across the top eight cities in Q1 2026, registering double-digit year-on-year growth. This has been driven by demand from 3PLs, e-commerce and manufacturing-led supply chain modernisation. As warehouses become denser and throughput intensifies, the need for energy-efficient, safe and future-ready material handling solutions has become central to productivity and performance.

The Multi-Ion battery combines fast and opportunity charging, zero maintenance and high energy efficiency, while eliminating rare-earth dependency and reducing disposal challenges. Developed in collaboration with one of India’s leading deep-tech battery innovators, the technology delivers up to 5,000 life cycles, nearly 60 per cent higher than standard lithium-ion batteries. This makes it a battery for the life of the equipment. Designed to operate reliably in ambient temperatures above 45°C, the Multi-Ion battery is suited to India’s tropical climatic conditions.

Anil Lingayat, Business Head, Material Handling Equipment, Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “As India’s supply chains scale in complexity and intensity, material handling requires energy solutions that deliver reliability, long-term value, and sustainability. With Multi-Ion battery technology, we are rethinking how industrial equipment is powered, applying advanced engineering to enable higher uptime, lower ownership costs, and cleaner operations across the value chain, including MSMEs. This reflects our focus on design-led innovation, R&D, and technology-driven product focus that delivers real, scalable impact across the logistics ecosystem.”

Godrej Enterprises Group views such innovations as critical to strengthening supply-chain efficiency, warehouse productivity and operational resilience at scale. The launch reflects the group’s advanced engineering focus and digital integration within its material handling portfolio. Backed by over 5,000 hours of real-world validation and a seven-year warranty, the Multi-Ion battery technology reinforces customer trust in Godrej’s industrial solutions.