Battery circularity in India: Policy, regulations, and implementation strategies

The demand for certain critical minerals used in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is expected to double by 2030. In India, the adoption of LIBs in electric vehicles and renewable energy projects is at a nascent stage and faces various supply-chain-related challenges. It is, therefore, crucial to integrate circularity into the LIB supply chain to ensure the availability of critical minerals, reduce the dependence on primary mining, and minimize the environmental impact of the supply chain.

WRI India organized a roundtable to discuss the existing gaps, challenges, and the necessary support measures required for enabling battery circularity in India. This conference proceeding document captures the key insights and India-specific action items suggested by subject-matter experts and industry stakeholders who participated in the roundtable.

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