India Boosts Battery Recycling Push: TDB Backs BatX Energies’ Indigenous Clean-Tech Solution

Gurugram | June 24, 2025- In a major step towards sustainable energy innovation, the Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended financial backing to Gurugram-based startup BatX Energies Pvt. Ltd. for scaling up an indigenous battery recycling technology.

The project, titled “Technologies for Generation of Battery Grade Materials and Value Addition Through Closed Loop,” aims to commercialize a home-grown process for recovering high-purity lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese from discarded lithium-ion batteries.

A Breakthrough in Battery Recycling Technology

BatX Energies has created a patented low-temperature, low-pressure hydrometallurgical process, capable of handling various lithium-ion chemistries. The firm’s dual-mode (wet & dry) black mass recovery technology boasts a recovery efficiency of up to 97–99%, setting a benchmark in sustainable materials processing.

Unlike conventional methods that depend heavily on imported equipment, BatX’s end-to-end indigenous solution—from battery collection and shredding to metal extraction and purification—significantly reduces India’s dependency on foreign recycling infrastructure.

A Step Towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat & Green Economy

With TDB’s support, BatX will now expand its pilot operations into a full-scale commercial plant. This facility will enhance India’s capacity to process used batteries domestically, supporting the nation’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and a circular economy.

TDB Secretary Rajesh Kumar Pathak emphasized the strategic relevance of the initiative:

“The transition to electric mobility and renewable energy must be supported by robust, indigenous recycling infrastructure. Technologies like BatX’s are crucial in building a clean energy supply chain and securing critical mineral independence for India.”

Global-Grade Materials, Local Innovation

The recovered compounds—lithium carbonate, cobalt sulphate, among others—will meet international quality standards and serve both Indian and global markets. With seven patents filed (including two granted), BatX is poised to emerge as a key player in the critical minerals ecosystem.

Utkarsh Singh, Co-Founder & CEO of BatX Energies, expressed confidence in the road ahead:

“TDB’s backing is a turning point. It validates our commitment to green innovation and helps us scale a 100% Indian technology. This will not only reduce critical mineral imports but also put India on the global map in clean-tech leadership.”

Building the Future of Clean Energy in India

This partnership marks a pivotal milestone in building a self-reliant, future-ready, and technologically advanced energy ecosystem. As India accelerates its clean energy goals, such indigenous breakthroughs are set to play a defining role in shaping the nation’s industrial and environmental future.