Lohum, India’s leading producer and processor of sustainable critical minerals through integrated battery repurposing, material recycling, and refining—and one of the largest globally outside China—has received the prestigious Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) Certification. This accolade highlights Lohum’s outstanding achievements in pioneering R&D for sustainable critical mineral production and comprehensive battery lifecycle management.
Lohum invests 5% of its annual revenue and 10% of its total workforce into R&D, hosting a dedicated 40,000 sq. ft. Innovation Centre. Its team of 100+ R&D scientists has been instrumental in expanding the horizons of knowledge and developing market-ready solutions for a circular economy of critical minerals.
The DSIR Certification granted under Notification No. 51/96-Customs dated 23.07.1996 and its subsequent amendments, affirms Lohum’s in-house R&D’s compliance with the highest standards of cutting-edge innovation and scientific rigor. The certification enables Lohum to access additional resources for its ongoing research, including exemptions on tax and customs duties for R&D expenses.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from DSIR. This milestone is a badge of honor for our commitment to innovating deep-tech solutions that build and advance a circular economy for a clean future. With this certification, Lohum will be able to channel its R&D capabilities with increased pace and effectiveness to close gaps across the global energy transition.” said Dr. Chidambaram Mandan, Head of R&D & Quality Control at Lohum.
A strong endorsement of Lohum’s credibility and effectiveness in R&D, the certification signifies that the company is a key contributor to India’s evolution into a vibrant innovation hub.
