Maxvolt Energy has launched a new subsidiary, Maxvolt ReEarth, focused on lithium battery recycling in India. The company aims to develop an integrated recycling ecosystem to address the growing volume of end-of-life batteries in the country's expanding electric vehicle and clean energy sectors.
Maxvolt ReEarth will handle the complete lifecycle of lithium batteries, including second-life applications, disassembly and shredding of end-of-life units, black mass production, and extraction of valuable minerals. The subsidiary plans to process multiple battery chemistries including LFP, NMC, NCA, and LCO types.
The recycling operations will focus on recovering critical materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese. According to the company, the initiative responds to increasing battery consumption driven by electric vehicle adoption, telecommunications infrastructure expansion, and renewable energy storage requirements in India.
Maxvolt ReEarth's operations will employ mechanical processing and extraction technologies designed for high recovery yields. The company states it will maintain compliance with domestic and international environmental regulations while working to reduce carbon emissions and waste generation.
The subsidiary's leadership team includes Vishal Gupta as Director of Technology, Payal Jain as Chief Technology Officer overseeing technology development and research initiatives, and Shashank Shukla as Chief Executive Officer responsible for business strategy and partnerships. All three executives hold engineering degrees from IIT institutions.
"With Maxvolt ReEarth, we are taking an important step toward closing the loop in India's lithium battery value chain," said Vishal Gupta. "We aim to create a strong recycling ecosystem that serves not just environmental responsibility but also furthers resource security and the long-term growth of India's EV and clean energy sectors."
The company plans to establish partnerships with electric vehicle manufacturers, fleet operators, battery producers, telecommunications companies, energy storage providers, government agencies, and research institutions. These collaborations are intended to facilitate material traceability and create demand channels for recycled battery materials.
Maxvolt ReEarth's business model encompasses second-life battery applications, black mass manufacturing, and mineral recovery operations as part of its commercial strategy in India's developing circular economy framework.