Last mentioned: Feb 19, 2026
Circular Economy Target
India aims to meet a significant percentage of its mineral demand through domestic recycling.
Strategic Pivot Confirmed
Reports highlight the massive scale of battery crushing operations as a geopolitical tool.
Infrastructure Expansion
Major recycling firms begin scaling high-tech plants in northern industrial corridors.
New E-Waste Rules
India notifies updated E-Waste (Management) Rules, introducing mandatory recycling targets.
India is aggressively expanding its industrial e-waste recycling capacity to recover critical minerals like lithium and cobalt from discarded batteries. This strategic shift aims to build a multi-billion-dollar circular economy that reduces import dependency and bolsters India's green energy ambitions.