India's battery makers say new recycling rules may pull the plug on their business
Published on: June 25, 2026, 12:32 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India's dry cell battery giants, including Eveready and Panasonic, are warning of potential shutdowns due to new government recycling rules. Manufacturers claim the mandates, designed for lithium-ion batteries, are financially unviable for zinc-carbon cells, which dominate the market. High compliance costs, estimated to be eight times profitability, and technical recycling limitations threaten the industry's long-standing presence.
