The initiative focuses on commercialising a sustainable, indigenous battery recycling process that recovers battery-grade lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries.
BatX Energies has developed a proprietary, low-temperature, low-pressure hydrometallurgical process that works across lithium-ion battery chemistries. Its dual-mode (wet and dry) black mass recovery technology delivers high separation efficiency, achieving recovery rates of 97–99%. The entire process—from collection and shredding to metal leaching and purification—is indigenously developed and patented, reducing India’s reliance on imported recycling technologies. Crucially, it aims to minimise the need for critical mineral imports by efficiently recovering these resources from domestic battery waste.
The proposed facility will scale operations from a pilot unit to a full-fledged commercial plant, enhancing India’s capacity to process diverse battery chemistries and produce high-purity materials for reuse. This aligns with the nation’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, supports circular economy principles, and reduces dependence on imported raw materials essential for energy storage.
“The shift toward electric mobility and renewable energy must be matched by robust recycling infrastructure. Supporting indigenous technologies like BatX strengthens our clean energy supply chain, enhances strategic mineral independence, and positions India as a leader in sustainable industrial innovation,” Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, TDB, said in a statement.
“TDB’s support is a game-changer. It validates our green-tech commitment and enables us to scale a truly indigenous battery recycling solution. This initiative will not only curb critical mineral imports but also set global benchmarks in clean-tech innovation,” said Utkarsh Singh, Co-Founder & CEO of BatX Energies.
The recovered battery-grade compounds—such as lithium carbonate and cobalt sulphate—meet international specifications and will serve both domestic and export markets. With seven patents filed (including two granted) and complete in-house process development, BatX is poised to contribute significantly to India’s leadership in battery recycling and critical mineral recovery.
This project marks a major step toward building a self-reliant, sustainable, and innovation-led ecosystem for clean energy and critical materials.
