India’s battery market is growing quickly with the expansion of electric vehicles, energy storage systems, industrial equipment, consumer electronics, telecom systems and power backup applications. At the same time, a large number of used batteries are reaching the repair, refurbishment and end-of-life stage. For businesses involved in restoring used batteries for further use, regulatory...

India's battery recycling industry is expanding as electric vehicles, energy storage systems, consumer electronics, telecom equipment and industrial battery applications continue to grow. At the same time, more end-of-life lithium-ion, lead-acid and other batteries are entering the waste stream. For entrepreneurs planning a battery recycling plant, machinery and feedstock are only part of the...

India's demand for batteries is increasing across electric vehicles, consumer electronics, solar energy storage, telecom equipment, UPS systems, industrial machinery and portable devices. A large part of this demand is also supported through imported battery cells, battery packs and equipment containing batteries. For an importer, however, bringing batteries into India is not only a customs and...

Battery use in India is growing rapidly across electric vehicles, consumer electronics, solar energy storage, industrial equipment, telecom systems, UPS units and portable devices. With this growth comes a larger responsibility for managing used and end-of-life batteries safely. To regulate this waste stream, the Government of India introduced the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. Under...

Managing e-waste compliance does not end after obtaining registration on the CPCB portal. For manufacturers, producers, refurbishers and recyclers covered under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, periodic return filing is an important part of ongoing compliance. The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 came into effect from 1 April 2023 and created a portal-based compliance framework for...

Manufacturers, importers and brand owners placing electrical and electronic equipment in the Indian market have responsibilities that continue even after the product is sold. Under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, eligible producers are required to register with the Central Pollution Control Board and meet their applicable Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations. One of the most...

Manufacturers, importers and brand owners placing electrical and electronic equipment in the Indian market have responsibilities that continue even after the product is sold. Under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, eligible producers are required to register with the Central Pollution Control Board and meet their applicable Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations. One of the most...

Electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing in India is growing across sectors such as consumer electronics, IT hardware, appliances, industrial equipment and electrical components. Along with manufacturing growth, companies also need to understand the environmental compliance requirements that apply to their operations. One important requirement is E-Waste Manufacturer Registration under...

India’s electrical and electronics market is growing quickly, and so is the need to extend the useful life of electronic products. Instead of sending used equipment directly for recycling or disposal, many businesses repair, restore and refurbish electrical and electronic equipment so that it can be used again. This creates an important role for e-waste refurbishers. Under the E-Waste...

The growth of electronics in India has created a large opportunity for businesses entering the e-waste recycling sector. Computers, mobile devices, electrical appliances, electronic components and industrial equipment eventually reach the end of their useful life, creating a continuous requirement for organized recycling and material recovery. However, starting an e-waste recycling business is...