In 1938, A Clay Jar Found Near Baghdad Sparked Debate: Was It Actually an Ancient Battery?Discovered in 1938 near Baghdad, a clay pot containing a copper cylinder and iron rod sparked debate about its potential use as an ancient ...
05 May, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Freeport delays Grasberg recovery due to wetter ore; shares fallFreeport-McMoRan announced a slower-than-expected recovery at its Grasberg mine in Indonesia following a fatal flood. The company now antic...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt – Part 55: This old-economy giant helped power India’s past. Its big test lies aheadSome companies face disruption at the level of products. Others face it at the level of technology. That is what makes this story more comp...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Why battery recycling units across India are harmful for children and pregnant womenA new study by Toxics Link reveals alarming lead contamination in soil surrounding battery recycling units across India, with levels signif...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
High lead levels found in soil near battery recycling units in several parts of India: StudyA new study reveals alarming lead contamination in soil surrounding battery recycling facilities in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Utta...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Extending battery life with cutting-edge rejuvenation technologyGlobal warming is escalating due to rising greenhouse gases from fossil fuel use. Scientists are advocating for recycling and reuse, especi...
18 Sep, 2024, 05.10 PM IST
From waste to wealth: The economics of battery refurbishingBattery refurbishment emerges as a key solution for environmental challenges, extending lead-acid battery life and reducing premature failu...
27 Mar, 2024, 05.58 PM IST
Reducing tax, doling subsidies to regulated recycling sector can help reduce lead pollution: StudyRecycling was put forward as a good way to deal with the scarcity of metal and to handle the accompanying pollution. However, the proper re...
06 Sep, 2021, 04.08 PM IST
Lucas TVS to invest in a Giga factory to manufacture SemiSolidTM cells in IndiaThe first plant with world class safety standards will be set up in Thervoy Kandigai, Gummudipundi near Chennai and Lucas TVS expects to bu...
31 Aug, 2021, 08.40 PM IST
Amara Raja to bet big on new-age batteriesThe maker of Amaron branded batteries will also be shuffling its leadership as founder and long-serving chairman Ramachandra Galla would no...
15 Jun, 2021, 09.55 AM IST
Amara Raja to invest in lithium-ion batteries, expand current biz verticalsAmara Raja is one of the largest manufacturers of lead acid batteries for both industrial and automotive applications in the country. It pr...
14 Jun, 2021, 01.14 PM IST
Okinawa discontinues lead-acid battery-based products, to sell lithium-ion trims onlyElectric two-wheeler maker Okinawa on Thursday said it has discontinued the sale of lead-acid battery-based products in the country. The co...
10 Dec, 2020, 03.06 PM IST
IOC eyes tieups for its improved lead-acid batteryIOC is researching new energy storage technology and improvising older battery technology to stay relevant.
18 Apr, 2019, 07.15 PM IST
Panasonic to start acid battery manufacturing in IndiaLast year the company entered into a joint venture with Uno Minda for a battery factory, which would become operational in September.
27 Jan, 2015, 03.31 PM IST
Hyderabad scientists develop rechargeable magnesium battery"The rechargeable Magnesium battery has inherent advantages like eco-friendliness, cost effectiveness when compared to conventional acid ba...
04 Sep, 2014, 04.48 PM IST
- Exide ties up with UK co
Exide Industries is trying to make its lead acid batteries smaller, lighter and more environment friendly.
10 Aug, 2007, 04.07 AM IST
- Anti-dumping duty on auto batteries
The Central government has imposed anti-dumping duty on several types of lead acid batteries imported from Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan ...
25 May, 2002, 09.44 AM IST