Eveready Industries has inaugurated a Rs 200 crore alkaline battery manufacturing plant in Jammu, expanding what is described as India’s only operating alkaline battery facility. The new capacity is designed to meet rising demand for high-performance power solutions while reducing reliance on imported batteries. The company expects the initiative to strengthen local employment and improve supply chain resilience.
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.
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