Mehul J Panchal

𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗣𝗥 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗽 India’s Battery EPR framework is well-intended. But there’s a core issue — miscalculation of battery composition, which directly affects targets. 𝗘𝗣𝗥 𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗽. 𝗜𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: • LFP, NMC, and mixed chemistries have different recovery outcomes • Imported packs often lack accurate composition data • Non-recoverable fractions aren’t always correctly factored • Actual recycler yields rarely match theoretical assumptions When the base composition is inaccurate, the target automatically becomes distorted. At Circle8, we have real composition data from tons of batteries recycled with our partner recyclers. The gap between theory and recovery is visible. If you’re facing issues with EPR target calculation, reach out. 📞 +91 96202 20013 📩 ashish@circle8.in Let’s solve compliance with real recycling data — not assumptions. #BatteryEPR #EPRIndia #LithiumIon #Recycling #CircularEconomy #Circle8

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🌱 Vikas Ecotech Ltd. – Powering Progress with Eco-Friendly Innovation! 🌍 💡 A leading Indian manufacturer of specialty chemicals & polymers, they cater to industries with high-performance additives, compounds, and infrastructure solutions. 🔬 From organotin stabilizers to thermoplastic elastomers (TPE/TPR), their products like Tinmate, Thermate & Veeprene deliver on technology, quality, and sustainability. 🔧 Also shaping India's infrastructure with steel pipe fittings & MDPE gas pipes, and expanding into energy with a new coal business vertical ⚡ ♻️ Driving circular economy with recycled PVC & PET materials 🌐 Emerging global player, driven by incremental innovation, green chemistry & a customer-first mindset. 👨‍💼 Led by Dr. Vikas Garg, MD & Promoter, also National Convener – Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) Economic Cell #VikasEcotech #SpecialtyChemicals #GreenInnovation #EcoFriendlyManufacturing #MakeInIndia #PolymerSolutions #SustainabilityInAction #InfrastructureIndia

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🔋 Material Handling & Logistics of BESS in India: The Invisible Cost in the Energy Storage Value Chain As India moves aggressively toward 50+ GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) by 2030, the focus has largely been on capex, cell chemistry, and dispatch optimization. But one critical element remains under-discussed: the cost and complexity of material handling and logistics. Behind every containerized BESS or modular cell bank lies a high-stakes operation of moving hazardous, heavy, and high-value cargo across borders and remote terrains. 🚧 Key Challenges & Cost Implications: 1. Heavy, Hazardous & Fragile Cargo • BESS enclosures weigh several tonnes and require shock-proof, fire-resistant handling. • Specialized packaging and lifting equipment add ₹3–5 lakh per MWh. 2. Customs, Certifications & Port Handling • Imports face BIS, DGFT, and UN38.3 scrutiny, often causing 2–3 week delays. • Port handling, demurrage, and documentation can cost ₹1–1.5 lakh per container. 3. Specialized Transport Needs • Lack of temperature- and vibration-controlled transport fleets. • Long-distance hauling to remote project sites adds ₹1.5–2 lakh/MWh. 4. Site-Level Unloading & Integration • Cranes, forklifts, and skilled labor are often unavailable, delaying commissioning. • Material handling at site adds ₹0.5–1 lakh/MWh, excluding delays. 5. Reverse Logistics & End-of-Life Gaps • No standardized collection or recycling chain for used batteries. • Adds compliance and ESG risk—future cost unknown but rising. 📉 Total Handling & Logistics Cost: ₹6–10 lakh/MWh (~6–10% of total BESS capex) Often underestimated during bidding or project planning. 💡 How Indian Companies Must Gear Up: ✅ Develop Battery-Specific Logistics Teams Don’t treat BESS like HVAC or switchgear. Train teams in safety, packaging, and compliance. ✅ Partner with High-Value Logistics Experts Cold chain and pharma logistics players offer tested models for temperature-sensitive and hazardous cargo. ✅ Invest in SOPs & Real-Time Tracking Use IoT, RFID, and shock/temp sensors. Build SOPs for lifting, transport, staging, and unloading. ✅ Ensure Site Readiness Early Pre-plan crane access, ground stability, skilled workforce, and safety measures at commissioning sites. ✅ Push for Policy Support & Battery Logistics Hubs Advocate for faster customs clearances, GST credits, and battery-specific zones near key RE clusters. 📢 India’s battery future depends not just on what’s inside the cell—but how safely and efficiently we move it. Ignoring logistics is like building a solar plant without panels. It’s time this becomes a boardroom-level conversation. #BESS #BatteryStorage #GreenEnergy #EnergyTransition #Logistics #BatteryHandling #GridStorage #RE100 #MakeInIndia #CleanTech #IndiaEnergyStorage #DigitalEnergy #EnergyInfra

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Avro India Leads Waste-to-Wealth Shift with India's Largest Flexible Plastic Recycling Unit #AvroIndia Limited is set to address one of India's most complex #environmentalchallenges - recycling difficult-to-process plastic waste - with the launch of its state-of-the-art greenfield recycling facility in Ghaziabad. Operating under AVRO Recycling Limited, the facility houses India's largest flexible #plasticrecycling plant, with a current processing capacity of 500 metric tonnes per month (MTPM). The capacity is scheduled to scale up to 1,000 MTPM by Q4 of FY 2025-26. https://lnkd.in/gTcbJrCJ

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The Net-Zero Journey of the Kanpur Leather Cluster Begins! Real sustainability starts when data meets action. It was encouraging to see the strong momentum during the SANKALP Webinar, marking an important milestone in the decarbonisation journey of the Kanpur Leather Cluster—one of India’s most important leather manufacturing hubs. PlanetWise Pte. Ltd., we are proud to support this initiative as the Technology Partner, working alongside GreenTree Global with the support of SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) and KfW. Our focus is to enable data-driven sustainability decisions for the participating tanneries through the PlanetWise CMS platform — helping map Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, identify carbon hotspots, and design practical decarbonisation pathways aligned with the leather industry’s Net Zero 2050 ambition. What makes this initiative particularly important is that it goes beyond carbon accounting. It connects climate action with competitiveness, supporting export-oriented tanneries in preparing for evolving regulations such as EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and unlocking opportunities like the BEE ADEETIE Scheme for energy-efficient technology adoption. The journey toward a Net-Zero Kanpur Leather Cluster has officially begun. #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #LeatherIndustry #NetZero #CarbonManagement #PlanetWise #CBAM #IndustrialTransformation

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THINK THI SITUATION AS OPPORTUNITY LPG Import vs CBG Replacement Potential India LPG Imports 17–18 million tonnes per year Energy Comparison 👉 Practically, 1 kg CBG ≈ 1.2 – 1.3 kg LPG equivalent India’s Total CBG Potential from Waste India produces huge organic waste. Waste Type Quantity/Year CBG Potential Agricultural residue 500 million tons Cattle dung 300 million tons Municipal solid waste 160 million tons Poultry waste 5 million tons Sugar press mud 10 million tons Total Potential IF PARTIAL TREATMENT WELL PLANNED BY INDIAN GOVERNMENT 👉 ~95 million tonnes CBG per year LPG Replacement Possible If even 20% of this potential is used: CBG production = ~19 million tonnes That can replace: 👉 22–24 million tonnes LPG Which means: India could eliminate almost ALL LPG imports. Which equals almost entire LPG imports. THINK INVESTMENT IN THIS IS DEFINITELY FUTURE Shreee Narendramodi CBG Sustainable Views Indian Biogas Association Marketing Statergists

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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification is mostly required for importing raw materials into India because of the following key reasons: ⸻ 🔒 1. Consumer Safety and Product Quality BIS ensures that imported raw materials meet specific Indian safety, quality, and performance standards. This is crucial because: • Poor quality raw materials can compromise the safety and durability of finished products. • Unsafe materials (e.g., chemicals, metals, electronics) can pose health or environmental risks. ⸻ ⚙️ 2. Support for Domestic Industry Standards India wants to align imported raw materials with domestic standards so that: • Local manufacturers can use them without extensive modification or testing. • Consistency is maintained in production processes across industries. ⸻ 🇮🇳 3. Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliance) Policy As part of India’s push for self-reliance and quality control, the government uses BIS certification to: • Ensure imports don’t undercut Indian producers with low-grade or substandard materials. • Protect domestic industry from dumping or low-cost imports that ignore safety standards. ⸻ 📊 4. Regulation of Critical Sectors Some industries like steel, chemicals, electronics, and food processing use raw materials that can have a direct impact on health, safety, and infrastructure. Hence: • BIS certification is mandatory for imports in these sectors. • The list of items under mandatory BIS is updated regularly based on national priorities. ⸻ 📋 5. Compliance with Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) Certain raw materials fall under the CRS, which mandates that imported goods be tested and registered with BIS before being sold in India. This applies especially to: • Electronics & IT equipment • Steel and cement • Chemicals and fertilizers ⸻ ✅ Summary BIS certification is mostly required for importing raw materials into India to: Reason Purpose Ensure safety and quality Protect consumers and the environment Align with Indian standards Smooth industrial use and compatibility Support domestic manufacturers Prevent substandard competition Enforce compliance regulations Meet legal and technical norms.

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