Govt bans export of unsorted lithium-ion battery waste
· Business · The Hindu, Indian Express
The government has prohibited the export of unsorted lithium-ion battery waste and scrap, including black mass, effective immediately, as per a revised DGFT notification. This policy change shifts the export category from 'Free' to 'Prohibited' for unsorted waste not containing lead, cadmium or mercury. The ban specifically targets primary cells, batteries and electric accumulators, excluding processed materials. The move aims to retain valuable materials like lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese and graphite within India for domestic battery manufacturing. File photo for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStock
Why it matters
The ban will impact Indian recyclers and battery manufacturers who rely on imported black mass to recover critical materials for EV and energy storage production.
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