Eveready inaugurates India only alkaline battery plant in Jammu boosting jobs and zero discharge power

A 1 MW solar setup powers a zero-discharge plant

Eveready Industries India has inaugurated India’s only operating alkaline battery facility in Jammu’s Samba, backed by an investment of about INR 200 crore. The plant is designed for peak output of around 360 million alkaline batteries annually, aims to cut import dependence, and plans over 500 direct and indirect jobs. It also features 1 MW rooftop solar, rainwater harvesting, and a zero-discharge design.