Government bans export of lithium-ion battery waste days after new scheme on critical minerals processing

Published 11 Nov 2026, 15:41 IST

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The Indian government has barred export of lithium‑ion battery waste and scrap containing black mass. The ban aims to strengthen domestic recycling and recover critical minerals, according to an official statement. Black mass is a powdery material obtained from shredding end‑of‑life lithium‑ion batteries and battery manufacturing waste, and it is considered essential for India’s electronics, electric‑vehicle and renewable‑energy storage ecosystem.

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The Indian Express Indian Express Group Current article 11 Nov 2026, 15:41 IST

Government bans export of lithium-ion battery waste days after new scheme on critical minerals processing

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The Morung Express 11 Nov 2026, 17:05 IST

Govt bans export of battery waste including lithium-ion black mass

New Delhi, November 11 (IANS) The government has prohibited the export of waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, including lithium-ion battery black mass, with immediate effect.The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Commerce Ministry, said…

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Inc42 Inc42 Media 11 Nov 2026, 18:27 IST

Centre Bans Export of Lithium-Ion Battery’s ‘Black Mass’

In a major regulatory shift for India’s EV supply chain ecosystem, the Centre has issued directions to prohibit export of…

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