Times of India Mumbai · DistrictNews · 2026-11-06
Where do old phones, laptops and EV batteries go after festive upgrades? Urban mining could recover Rs 1.01 lakh crore of minerals, but 80% of battery scrap is handled informally
As festive discounts trigger a rush for new cars, phones and laptops, discarded electronics and batteries hold India’s hidden ‘urban mining’ wealth; Retired lithium-ion batteries could yield minerals worth Rs 1.01 lakh crore by FY2041, but 80% of battery scrap goes through informal channels; Recycling could meet 10-12% of EV battery lithium demand.
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