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India bans lithium-ion battery black mass exports
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GreyOak summary
The Indian Commerce Ministry prohibited the export of lithium-ion battery black mass effective November 10 to ensure domestic availability for recyclers. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel while supporting the National Critical Mineral Mission. The ban seeks to improve capacity utilization and encourage investment in the domestic recycling sector.
What it affects
- Trade and current accountPositive +47
Foreign exchange outflows reducedRolling sentiment Positive +15
