Terra Cell Tech | Lithium‑ion Battery Recycling & Urban Mining

About Terra Cell Tech

Terra Cell Tech is an India‑based lithium‑ion battery recycling and engineering startup focused on safe, compliant, and scalable recovery of critical battery materials. We work across EV, stationary storage, and electronics to turn end‑of‑life batteries and e‑waste into reliable, high‑quality black mass and future refined metals.

As India’s demand for lithium‑ion batteries surges toward hundreds of gigawatt‑hours by 2030, our mission is to anchor a robust urban mining backbone that reduces import dependence on battery‑grade lithium, nickel, cobalt, and other critical minerals. Terra Cell Tech sits at the intersection of clean energy, smart storage, and data‑driven optimization—building processes that are as transparent as they are sustainable.

We partner with OEMs, recyclers, scrap aggregators, and energy‑storage players to design reverse‑logistics, recycling, and offtake solutions tailored to Indian feedstock, regulation, and business realities.

Core Strengths

Safe mechanical treatment and black‑mass‑centric recycling across multiple chemistries (NMC, NCA, LCO, LFP and emerging EV chemistries).
Engineering‑led process design tuned to Indian battery waste streams and policy context.
Strong focus on compliance, EPR alignment, and ESG performance across the recycling value chain.
B2B‑first approach with structured offtake, trading, and partnership models for long‑term supply security.

Solutions for Circular Battery Materials

Terra Cell Tech delivers integrated solutions that span physical recycling, engineering design, and materials trading to help partners unlock the value trapped in lithium‑ion waste.

Li‑ion Recycling & Black Mass Platform

From end‑of‑life batteries to high‑value black mass, safely and compliantly.

Safe collection, discharge, dismantling, and shredding of EV, stationary, and electronics‑grade lithium‑ion batteries.
Black‑mass production designed for consistent quality and downstream hydrometallurgy or direct recycling routes.
Supports partners in meeting Battery Waste Management Rules and EPR obligations while reducing environmental risk.

Process Design & Engineering Services

Tailored recycling flowsheets for India’s evolving battery ecosystem.

Design and optimization of mechanical treatment and hydrometallurgical flowsheets aligned to Indian feedstock variability and regulations.
Collaboration‑ready models with academic labs and centres of excellence for piloting advanced hydrometallurgy and direct recycling technologies.
Engineering support that balances yield, safety, operating cost, and ESG performance.

Battery Materials Trading & Import‑Export

Structured trading for batteries, black mass, and recycled materials.

Trading of lithium‑ion batteries and packs (new, surplus, end‑of‑life), black mass, and recovered materials for recyclers and manufacturers.
Import‑export capabilities through licensed partners for cross‑border sourcing and supply of batteries, storage systems, and related equipment while adhering to regulations.
Helps partners secure feedstock and competitively priced inputs, reducing supply‑chain risk.

B2B Circularity Programs

End‑to‑end programs for OEMs, fleet operators, and storage developers.

Co‑designed reverse‑logistics and take‑back schemes for EV OEMs, fleet operators, and electronics brands.
Long‑term offtake and recycling partnerships that align incentives across stakeholders.
Transparent reporting on collected volumes, recycling outcomes, and ESG indicators to support disclosures.

Built with Academic & Industry Collaborators

Technology & Innovation

Terra Cell Tech is building a technology stack that combines advanced mechanical processing, hydrometallurgy, and emerging direct recycling routes, supported by robust diagnostics and process analytics. Our roadmap spans safe discharge and explosion‑proof shredding, high‑quality black mass generation, and future metal recovery and cathode regeneration tailored to India’s feedstock and regulatory landscape.

Chemistry‑agnostic approach across NMC, NCA, LCO, LFP and new EV chemistries, with protocols for feedstock characterization and sorting.
Process intensification & digitalization using modeling, control, and data analytics to improve yield, energy efficiency, and safety at plant level.
ESG‑centric design targeting reduced effluents, optimized water and energy use, and strong worker‑safety and lifecycle performance benchmarks.

Impact for Business and the Planet

By closing the loop on lithium‑ion batteries, Terra Cell Tech helps partners stabilize supply chains, meet compliance obligations, and contribute meaningfully to India’s net‑zero and critical minerals security goals. Our solutions turn hazardous, informal‑sector‑dominated waste streams into regulated, traceable, and value‑generating material flows that support EV, storage, and electronics growth.

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Reduce dependence on imported battery‑grade lithium, nickel, cobalt, and other critical minerals over the asset life.

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Lower environmental and safety risk by shifting e‑waste and battery handling from informal channels to compliant, engineered processes.

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Improve visibility into end‑of‑life batteries and recycling performance through structured reporting and data‑driven insights.

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Strengthen brand and ESG positioning by aligning with circular‑economy, Battery Waste Management, and net‑zero agendas.

Where Terra Cell Tech Creates Value

Our recycling, engineering, and trading capabilities are designed for real‑world battery and e‑waste flows across India’s energy and electronics landscape.

Utility‑Scale Storage

Utility‑scale storage projects generate large volumes of cells and packs over time; Terra Cell Tech provides safe discharge, dismantling, and black‑mass‑centric recycling to ensure compliance and minimize environmental impact. We work with developers and integrators to pre‑plan end‑of‑life strategies and offtake, making storage assets more bankable and future‑proof.

Commercial & Industrial Facilities

Factories, logistics hubs, and large campuses increasingly deploy batteries for backup and peak‑shaving. We help these facilities design collection, storage, and recycling pathways so spent batteries move into formal, high‑value recycling instead of ad‑hoc disposal. This reduces risk, supports ESG targets, and can unlock new revenue from recovered materials.

Microgrids & Remote Communities

In remote or underserved regions, microgrids rely heavily on batteries for resilience. Terra Cell Tech offers structured take‑back and reverse‑logistics models that make it easier to aggregate dispersed batteries into a centralized, safe recycling stream, ensuring that rural electrification does not create future waste crises.

EV Fleet Depots & OEMs

EV manufacturers and fleet operators face rising volumes of warranty returns, end‑of‑life packs, and production scrap. We collaborate on depot‑level collection, testing, and dispatch to recycling, coupled with clear documentation and reporting to support EPR and OEM sustainability commitments.

Renewable Energy Projects (Solar/Wind + Storage)

Hybrid renewable projects need long‑term clarity on how their storage assets will be handled at end of life. Terra Cell Tech brings recycling and materials‑recovery thinking into early‑stage design, offering offtake and recycling options that enhance project ESG profiles and reduce lifecycle emissions compared to primary mining.

Why Terra Cell Tech

Most battery recycling today in India is either informal or limited to low‑value black mass exports; Terra Cell Tech is building a compliant, engineering‑driven platform that keeps more value, know‑how, and critical minerals within the country. Our combination of recycling operations, process design, trading, and academic collaborations creates a differentiated position in the emerging circular battery ecosystem.

India‑rooted, globally aware: Deep understanding of Indian feedstock, regulation, and logistics, combined with awareness of global best practices in hydrometallurgy and direct recycling.
Engineering‑first approach: Process flows, safety systems, and quality standards are designed by engineers focused on long‑term performance, not just short‑term throughput.
Collaboration with academia & experts: Active pursuit of partnerships with professors, innovation hubs, and technical advisors to co‑develop next‑generation recycling routes.
B2B focus & structured models: Clear partnership structures, offtake agreements, and trading models that align with OEMs, recyclers, and industrial buyers.
ESG and compliance built‑in: Alignment with Battery Waste Management Rules, EPR frameworks, and circular economy policies is core to every project we undertake.

Closing the Loop on Lithium‑ion Batteries in India