CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML) transferred its indigenous lithium-ion battery recycling technology to Bengaluru-based CircuOre Pvt. Ltd. on November 12, 2026.
The formal agreement enables the commercial recovery of valuable metals from discarded batteries across the country.
CSIR-NML researchers developed this closed-loop hydrometallurgical process to extract lithium, cobalt, manganese, nickel, graphite, and plastics from battery waste.
This innovative method recovers materials as pure metals and salts, effectively reducing electronic waste while conserving vital natural resources.
CircuOre will build and operate a modern recycling facility in Bengaluru using CSIR-NML’s technical know-how.
The upcoming plant will follow strict zero-waste principles to promote sustainable waste management and strengthen India’s circular economy.
CSIR-NML Director Dr Sandip Ghosh Chowdhury praised the milestone, noting that the laboratory regularly transfers indigenous technologies to Indian companies.
He expressed hope that future technology transfers will help transform India into a completely e-waste-free society.
Industry experts expect the recovered metals to meet rising domestic demand for lithium, cobalt, manganese, and nickel.
Recycling spent batteries will bridge the supply-demand gap and significantly reduce India’s dependence on fresh mineral extraction.
CircuOre directors Ravichander S and Srikumar D.V. welcomed the strategic collaboration and highlighted the urgent need for battery recycling.
They stated that advancing this transformative initiative will help create a pollution-free society and conserve natural resources for future generations.
Several senior scientists attended the signing ceremony, including project leader Dr Manis Kumar Jha, Dr Ankur Sharma, Dr Rekha Panda, and Dr Rukshana Parween.
Representatives from the Research Planning and Business Development division, including Dr S.K. Pal, Dr Beena Kumari, and Dr Anjani Kumar Sahu, also joined the event.
The dedicated CSIR-NML team completed the essential documentation and smoothly formalised the entire technology transfer process.
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