India, EU pitch for joint initiative to strengthen EV battery recycling
Business 06 May, 2026

India, EU pitch for joint initiative to strengthen EV battery recycling

Business To Business, New Delhi, 6th May, 2026: India and the European Union on Wednesday launched a third coordinated call for proposals to recycle electric vehicle batteries under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council, specifically its Working Group 2 on green and clean energy technologies.
The initiative aims to secure critical raw materials, accelerate the transition to a circular economy, and deepen bilateral cooperation between India and the EU.
With a combined funding pool of €15.2 million (about ₹169 crore), the programme will be supported by the EU’s Horizon Europe, while the Ministry of Heavy Industries will fund the Indian component, according to an official statement.

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