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This dissertation addresses the critical, unexplored challenges of lithium-ion-battery (LIB) waste management in India, particularly in comparison with global leaders like the European Union, the United States and China. Despite the rapid growth in electric mobility and renewable energy storage India’s policy enforcement, technological adoption in LIB waste management and integration of the informal sector are limited. This study undertakes a comparative analysis approach to benchmark India’s LIB waste management with respect to the regulatory frameworks, economic incentives and recycling technologies against global best practices by following a qualitative secondary data analysis approach. Key findings reveal significant disparities in effective Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) implementation, a lack in robust collection and recycling infrastructure in India, and are hindered by informal sector dominance. The dissertation recommends the integration of proven global best practices like take-back systems, policy-driven subsidies and the collaboration of formal and informal sector, in Indian context. These interventions are important for scaling sustainable recycling and alignment with circular economy goals.
