Lohum, India’s leading producer and processor of sustainable critical minerals through battery repurposing, material recycling, and refining, has been honored with the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) Certification. This prestigious recognition highlights the company’s significant achievements in advancing R&D for sustainable critical mineral production and integrated battery lifecycle management.
Lohum allocates 5% of its annual revenue and 10% of its workforce to R&D, operating a dedicated 40,000 sq. ft. Innovation Centre. With a team of over 100 R&D scientists, the company is at the forefront of developing market-ready solutions to support a circular economy for critical minerals.
The DSIR Certification, granted under Notification No. 51/96-Customs, acknowledges Lohum’s compliance with the highest standards of scientific innovation. This certification also provides access to additional resources, including tax and customs exemptions for R&D expenditures.
Dr Chidambaram Mandan, Head of R&D & Quality Control at Lohum, stated, “We are honored by this recognition from DSIR. This milestone reinforces our commitment to developing deep-tech solutions for a circular economy and accelerates our efforts to drive the global energy transition.”
The certification further strengthens it’s role as a key player in India’s growing innovation ecosystem. Lohum is a leading player in the circular economy for lithium-ion batteries, specializing in battery recycling, repurposing, and sustainable energy storage solutions. Based in India, Lohum addresses the growing demand for efficient battery management by extracting valuable materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel from end-of-life batteries, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
The company also focuses on creating second-life battery solutions for applications such as renewable energy storage and electric mobility. By integrating innovation and sustainability, Lohum plays a vital role in reducing reliance on mining and contributing to a cleaner, more resource-efficient future.
