The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended financial support to BatX Energies Pvt. Ltd., a Gurugram-based startup, for the commercialisation of a homegrown battery recycling technology.
The project, titled “Technologies for Generation of Battery Grade Materials and Value Addition through Closed Loop,” aims to extract critical battery materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries using a patented and sustainable process.
BatX Energies has developed a proprietary low-temperature, low-pressure hydrometallurgical method that is compatible with various lithium-ion battery chemistries.
The innovative dual-mode (wet and dry) black mass recovery technology enables high separation efficiency and recovery rates between 97% and 99%.
The entire process—from battery collection and shredding to metal leaching and purification—is indigenously developed and eliminates the need for imported recycling machinery.
The proposed project will scale operations from a pilot plant to a full-fledged commercial facility, reinforcing India’s capacity to process used batteries and generate high-purity, battery-grade materials.
This aligns with national priorities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat and India’s broader push for critical mineral independence and sustainable industrial innovation.
Shri Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, TDB, emphasized the strategic importance of the initiative: “The shift toward electric mobility and renewable energy must be matched by equally robust recycling infrastructure. Supporting indigenous technologies like that of BatX Energies strengthens our clean energy supply chain, enhances strategic mineral independence, and positions India to lead in sustainable industrial innovation.”
Mr. Utkarsh Singh, Co-Founder & CEO of BatX Energies, welcomed the support as transformative: “TDB’s support is a game-changer for us. It validates our commitment to green technology and enables us to scale a truly indigenous solution for battery recycling. We are confident this initiative will not only reduce our critical mineral imports but also set new benchmarks in clean-tech innovation globally.”
The recovered materials—such as lithium carbonate and cobalt sulphate—will meet international quality standards and be suitable for both domestic and export markets.
With seven patents (including two already granted) and full in-house R&D, BatX is poised to play a key role in establishing India as a global hub for battery recycling and critical mineral recovery.
