GENERAL
Deccan Gold, CSIR-CECRI In Pact To Advance Battery Materials Research
Deccan Gold Mines Ltd, India’s only listed gold and critical minerals resource company, has entered into a strategic partnership with the CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI) to jointly develop technologies for critical minerals processing and advanced battery materials, supporting India’s clean energy and strategic minerals ambitions. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed with the Karaikudi-based […]
CW Bureau
·
Jul 28, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Manba Finance Launches Battery Replacement Loans For E3Ws
Manba Finance Ltd, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) focused on vehicle financing, has launched a Battery Replacement Financing product to provide loans for purchasing new lithium-ion batteries for electric three-wheelers, including e-rickshaws and e-carts. The company said the new offering will enable customers to replace batteries when required through affordable, small-ticket, short-tenure loans, helping them […]
CW Bureau
·
Jul 22, 2026
AUTO
Ather Energy Teams Up With LICO To Advance Battery Circularity In India
LICO Materials, an integrated battery circularity company and Ather Energy, leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer have partnered to establish a comprehensive ecosystem for collecting end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and recovering critical battery materials, a move aimed at strengthening India’s battery circularity and reducing dependence on imported minerals. As part of the collaboration, end-of-life lithium-ion batteries from Ather’s […]
CW Bureau
·
Jul 9, 2026
AUTO
Maruti Suzuki Onboards Five Startups To Develop AI, Battery Tech Solutions
India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, has onboarded five startups under the fifth cohort of its Maruti Suzuki Incubation Programme (MSIP) to co-create innovative solutions spanning battery recycling, artificial intelligence (AI), procurement automation, customer engagement and software development. The selected startups—MiniMines, Easework AI, Sarvam AI, Siftly and CodeMate AI—will work with the company to […]
CW Bureau
·
Jun 29, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Exide Banks On Lead-Acid Strength, Lithium-Ion Expansion For Next Phase
Exide Industries is pursuing a balanced growth strategy that combines the cash-generating strength of its lead-acid battery business with long-term investments in lithium-ion technology, as the energy storage industry undergoes a gradual technological transition. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, Exide Industries Chairman Sridhar Gorthi said lead-acid batteries will continue […]
CW Bureau
·
Jun 17, 2026
