The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has provided funding to M/s BatX Energies Pvt. Ltd., based in Gurugram, for a project titled “Technologies for Generation of Battery Grade Materials and Value Addition through Closed Loop.” This initiative aims to commercialize an innovative and eco-friendly battery recycling technology developed in India, which enables the recovery of battery-grade lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese from used lithium-ion batteries.
BatX Energies has created a proprietary hydrometallurgical recycling method that operates at low temperatures and pressures and works across various lithium-ion battery chemistries. Their dual-mode black mass recovery system—featuring both wet and dry processes—achieves high separation efficiency and recovery rates of up to 97–99%. The entire process, including battery collection, shredding, metal extraction, and purification, is fully developed and patented in India, greatly cutting dependence on imported recycling technologies. Moreover, it aims to reduce the need for critical mineral imports by recycling resources already available within the country.
The upcoming facility will expand operations from a pilot scale to a full-scale commercial plant, demonstrating India’s ability to process different battery types and produce high-purity materials for reuse. This aligns with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat by promoting a circular economy and reducing reliance on foreign raw materials used in energy storage technologies.
Commenting on the initiative, Shri Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary of the Technology Development Board, stated:
“As India transitions toward electric mobility and renewable energy, it’s crucial to build strong recycling capabilities. Supporting indigenous innovations like BatX Energies’ reinforces our clean energy value chain, boosts strategic mineral self-sufficiency, and puts India on the map as a leader in sustainable industry.”
BatX Energies’ Co-Founder & CEO, Mr. Utkarsh Singh, added:
“TDB’s backing is a transformative moment for us. It not only affirms our commitment to environmentally responsible solutions but also empowers us to scale up an entirely homegrown battery recycling technology. We believe this project will help curb critical mineral imports and establish new global standards in clean-tech innovation.”
The recovered materials—including lithium carbonate and cobalt sulphate—adhere to international quality standards and will serve both domestic markets and international exports. With seven patents filed (two of which are already granted) and complete in-house process development, BatX is well-equipped to lead India’s growth in the field of battery recycling and critical mineral recovery.
This project marks a major leap toward building a self-sufficient, sustainable, and innovation-led ecosystem for clean energy and essential materials in India.