NavPrakriti, eastern India’s first advanced lithium-ion battery recycler, has entered into a strategic partnership with NASH Energy, a battery manufacturing and energy storage company under the NASH Group, to enhance end-of-life management and recycling of lithium-ion batteries in the country.
The collaboration comes as India accelerates its clean energy transition with a target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030 and progressing toward net-zero emissions goals. The partnership will ensure responsible recycling and lifecycle management of all batteries produced by NASH Energy, including manufacturing scrap generated during production.
Under the agreement, the companies will integrate NavPrakriti’s advanced battery recycling technologies with NASH Energy’s manufacturing and energy storage operations to create a closed-loop battery lifecycle management system. The initiative aims to maximise recovery of valuable materials, reduce environmental impact, and ensure compliance with India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations for battery waste.
Akhilesh Bagaria, Co-Founder of NavPrakriti, said the partnership reflects the need for transparent and accountable systems for battery end-of-life management as India’s clean energy ecosystem expands. He noted that the collaboration goes beyond regulatory compliance and aims to build a scalable foundation for responsible material recovery and circularity in the battery sector.
NavPrakriti operates a lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Serampore, which is considered the largest and most advanced recycling plant of its kind in eastern India. The facility currently has the capacity to process up to 1,000 tonnes of spent batteries per month, with expansion plans to scale operations to 24,000 tonnes annually. The company is also developing downstream processes for chemical recovery, battery refurbishment, and hydrometallurgical refining to enhance resource recovery.
Meanwhile, NASH Energy has recently commissioned a fully automated 2 GWh prismatic battery pack manufacturing line at its facility in Dobbaspet. The project represents the first phase of the company’s plan to build 10 GWh of battery pack manufacturing capacity over the next five years.
The production line is capable of manufacturing battery packs ranging from 100 Ah to 314 Ah, serving applications across 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 several electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturers in India, supporting the electrification of last-mile mobility.
Anil Kumar, Chief Operating Officer of NASH Energy, stated that the partnership ensures that batteries produced by the company—from manufacturing waste to end-of-life returns—are responsibly recycled and reintegrated into the supply chain. He added that the collaboration reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing and supports the development of a circular battery economy in India.
The partnership is also timely as demand for lithium-ion batteries in India is projected to grow rapidly—from around 4 GWh in 2023 to nearly 139 GWh by 2035—driven by the expansion of electric mobility and grid-scale energy storage.
By combining advanced recycling capabilities with large-scale battery manufacturing, NavPrakriti and NASH Energy aim to establish new benchmarks for sustainable growth, material circularity, and environmental stewardship within India’s battery value chain.
