Archive · 1 Dec 2025
India Post Honors Nippo Batteries Founder
India Post made a special stamp to celebrate 100 years since the birth of Pottipatti Obul Reddy, who started Nippo Batteries.
This company makes lots of batteries and worked with a Japanese company called Panasonic.
The stamp was shown to the public by an important postal official in Chennai.
People remember Mr. Reddy for his hard work, kindness, and love for Indian music.
The stamp is part of a year-long celebration of his life and work.
India Post released a commemorative 'My Stamp' for Pottipatti Obul Reddy's birth centenary.
The stamp was unveiled by Manoj M., Director of Postal Services, Chennai.
Obul Reddy founded Nippo Batteries, India's second-largest dry-cell manufacturer.
Nippo Batteries produces nearly 800 million batteries annually.
The event was part of year-long centenary celebrations honoring Reddy's legacy.
- Who
- India Post and Nippo Batteries
- What
- Release of a commemorative 'My Stamp'
- When
- November 30, 2025
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- To honor the birth centenary of Pottipatti Obul Reddy, founder of Nippo Batteries
- Stamp Name
- My Stamp
- Honoree
- Pottipatti Obul Reddy
- Occasion
- Birth Centenary
- Unveiled By
- Manoj M., Director of Postal Services, Chennai
- Company Founded
- Nippo Batteries (Indo National Ltd)
- Collaboration
- Indo-Japanese with Matsushita (Panasonic)
- Annual Production
- 800 million batteries
- Event Location
- Chennai
