NavPrakriti Partners with NASH Energy to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling and Energy Circularity in India

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 landscape is transforming at an unprecedented pace.

In a move to advance India’s energy circularity, NavPrakriti, an advanced lithium-ion battery recycler, has entered into a partnership with NASH Energy, a NASH Group company focused on advanced battery manufacturing and energy storage solutions. The alliance will ensure responsible end-of-life management for all batteries produced by NASH Energy, including production scrap, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to sustainability, resource security and regulatory leadership.

The partnership is designed to maximise material recovery, reduce environmental impact and enable full compliance with India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations for battery waste. By integrating NavPrakriti’s advanced recycling technologies and robust logistics with NASH Energy’s battery manufacturing capabilities and technology-driven energy storage solutions, the partnership sets a new standard for closed-loop battery lifecycle management in India.

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

NavPrakriti’s Serampore facility, recognised as eastern India’s largest and most advanced lithium-ion battery recycling plant, has the capacity to process up to 1,000 tonnes of spent batteries per month, with planned expansion to 24,000 tonnes annually. The company is actively developing downstream processes for chemical recovery, battery refurbishment and hydrometallurgical refining. Its long-term vision includes building a pan-India network for battery collection and recycling, partnering with more manufacturers and OEMs over the next three years and supporting the National Critical Mineral Mission.