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 ecosystem is evolving rapidly. In a move to advance energy circularity, NavPrakriti, eastern India’s first advanced lithium-ion battery recycler, has partnered with NASH Energy, a NASH Group company focused on battery manufacturing and energy storage solutions.

The partnership will ensure responsible end-of-life management of all batteries produced by NASH Energy, including production scrap. It reinforces both companies’ commitment to sustainability, resource security and regulatory compliance.

The alliance aims to maximise material recovery, reduce environmental impact and enable full compliance with India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations for battery waste. By combining NavPrakriti’s recycling technologies and logistics network with NASH Energy’s battery manufacturing capabilities and energy storage solutions, the collaboration establishes a closed-loop battery lifecycle management model in India.

Akhilesh Bagaria, Co-Founder of NavPrakriti, said, “India’s clean energy transition requires a transparent and accountable system for battery end-of-life management. Our collaboration with NASH Energy goes beyond regulatory compliance; it is about building the foundation for responsible battery material recovery and circularity at scale. Together, we are driving industry best practices and supporting India’s net-zero ambitions.”

NavPrakriti’s Serampore facility, recognised as eastern India’s largest lithium-ion battery recycling plant, can process up to 1,000 tonnes of spent batteries per month, with plans to expand capacity to 24,000 tonnes annually. The company is developing downstream capabilities for chemical recovery, battery refurbishment and hydrometallurgical refining.

Its long-term vision includes establishing a pan-India network for battery collection and recycling, partnering with additional 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 fully automated 2 GWh prismatic battery pack manufacturing line in Dobbaspet, Bengaluru. This marks the first phase of its plan to build 10 GWh of battery pack manufacturing capacity over the next five years.

The company’s multi-form factor production line manufactures battery packs ranging from 100 Ah to 314 Ah for applications including battery energy storage systems (BESS), electric mobility, material handling equipment, electric buses and commercial vehicles. NASH Energy also supplies lithium-ion battery packs and cells to two-wheeler and three-wheeler electric vehicle manufacturers in India, supporting the electrification of last-mile mobility.

The company is among the early entrants in India’s LFP cylindrical cell manufacturing ecosystem and is strengthening its research and development through a dedicated India Engineering Centre, complementing its technology development activities in Japan.

Anil Kumar, COO, NASH Energy, said, “As we scale battery pack production to meet 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 valuable materials are reintegrated into the supply chain. This collaboration strengthens our commitment to sustainable manufacturing and supports India’s transition towards a circular battery economy.”

The collaboration comes as India’s lithium-ion battery demand is projected to grow from 4 GWh in 2023 to nearly 139 GWh by 2035. This growth increases the need for strong recycling infrastructure and compliance with the Battery Waste Management Rules.

By combining manufacturing innovation with advanced recycling, NavPrakriti and NASH Energy aim to strengthen material circularity and sustainability across India’s battery value chain.