New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- The Centre has prohibited the export of waste and scrap from primary cells, batteries and electric accumulators, including lithium-ion battery black mass, with immediate effect.

DGFT Revises Export Policy

In a notification, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, amended the export policy for the products from 'Free' to 'Prohibited' until further orders.

The amendment has been issued under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992. Transitional arrangements under Para 1.05 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 will apply.

Move To Strengthen Domestic Battery Recycling

The move aims to strengthen domestic battery recycling capacity and improve the rec...