Lohum, a leading producer and processor of sustainable critical minerals through integrated battery repurposing, material recycling, and refining, has received the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) Certification. This recognition acknowledges the company’s efforts in advancing research and development for sustainable critical mineral production and integrated battery lifecycle management.
Lohum allocates 5% of its annual revenue and 10% of its total workforce to R&D. The company operates a dedicated 40,000 sq. ft. Innovation Centre, with a team of over 100 R&D scientists focused on developing market-ready solutions for a circular economy of critical minerals.
The DSIR Certification, granted under Notification No. 51/96-Customs dated July 23, 1996, and its subsequent amendments, confirms that Lohum’s in-house R&D activities meet the required standards of innovation and scientific rigor. The certification allows the company to access additional resources for its research, including exemptions on tax and customs duties for R&D expenses.
Dr. Chidambaram Mandan, Head of R&D & Quality Control at Lohum, expressed, "We are pleased to receive this recognition from DSIR. This certification will support our ongoing efforts to enhance our R&D capabilities and contribute to the global energy transition."
The certification further affirms Lohum’s role as a contributor to India’s growth as an innovation hub.