Archive · 27 Oct 2025
NavPrakriti Launches Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Plant Near Kolkata
NavPrakriti has opened a new plant near Kolkata to recycle old batteries!
This plant will take used lithium-ion batteries and process them to recover valuable materials.
The founder was inspired by the government's focus on recycling and sustainable tech.
The plant can currently handle 1000 tonnes of batteries each month, and it is capable of processing more in the future.
They are working with battery makers and others to collect batteries for recycling, following government rules.
This initiative aims to help India grab a share of the growing global battery recycling market.
It will also help with responsible disposal of battery waste and aid in recovering critical minerals.
NavPrakriti Green Energies launched a lithium-ion battery recycling plant near Kolkata.
The plant's initial capacity is 1000 tonnes per month, scalable to 2000.
The facility recycles batteries from various sources, including consumer products and industry.
The company is collaborating with manufacturers for battery collection under EPR.
The recycling plant supports the circular economy and sustainable technology.
- Who
- NavPrakriti Green Energies
- What
- Launched a lithium-ion battery recycling plant
- When
- Operations announced on October 27
- Where
- Near Kolkata
- Why
- To support battery waste management and critical mineral recovery
- Company
- NavPrakriti Green Energies
- Location
- Near Kolkata
- Operation Start
- Announced on Monday, October 27
- Capacity
- 1000 tonnes per month (expandable to 2000)
- Focus
- Lithium-ion battery recycling