Kolkata, April 22, 2026: Eveready Industries India Ltd., announced the inauguration of India’s only operating alkaline battery facility in Jammu by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor (LG) of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri. Manoj Sinha. The state-of-the-art greenfield facility, unveiled in the presence of Mr. Mohit Burman, Promoter and Non-Executive Director, Eveready Industries India Ltd, is in line with the company’s endeavor to support the Government’s ‘Make in India’ vision.
Eveready’s new manufacturing plant, set up with an investment of approximately INR 200 crore, boasts of a robust annual peak production capacity of approximately 360 million alkaline batteries with an annual installed capacity of 456 million. Marking a significant scale-up in the industry’s production capabilities, Eveready’s Jammu facility will give an impetus to India’s domestic manufacturing while catering to the country’s growing demand for high-performance power solutions. Further, the plant will help reduce India’s import dependence, enhance supply chain resilience, and improve margin efficiencies. In addition to this, the facility will help Eveready expand business through white labelling and serve domestic and various international markets. This initiative reinforces Eveready’s ambition to emerge as a global player in the alkaline battery segment.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Manoj Sinha, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor (LG) of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, said, “Today I inaugurated Eveready Industries India Limited’s new industrial unit in Samba. With an investment of Rs. 200 cr, this plant will create local jobs, boost ancillary units, generate opportunities for women, youth & make a significant contribution to economic growth of J&K.”
Eveready’s modern facility will play a crucial role in supporting the company’s expansion in the high-growth alkaline segment while meeting the consumer demand which is driven by increasing adoption of high drain devices across India. By strengthening local manufacturing, generating over 500 direct and indirect employment opportunities at full scale in the Jammu region, the company also aims to contribute to India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision in the energy solutions category, while ensuring consistent quality and supply.
Speaking on the inauguration Mr. Anirban Banerjee, CEO, Eveready Industries India Ltd., said, “We thank the Government of Jammu & Kashmir for their support in enabling this landmark development. The commissioning of India’s only operating alkaline battery facility marks a significant milestone not just for Eveready, but for the country’s evolving energy landscape. As consumer demand shifts towards high-performance, power intensive devices, the need for advanced battery technologies has never been greater. This facility strengthens our commitment to building future-ready, premium and long-lasting energy solutions while contributing to India’s vision of self-reliance in manufacturing. We believe this will play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of growth for the battery category in India.”
With its alkaline portfolio steadily approaching 20% market share, the company aims to further strengthen its presence in the premium battery segment through continued innovation, expanded distribution, and localized manufacturing capabilities.
Mr. Bibek Agarwala, Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer, said, “This project underscores the company’s commitment to value creation and to support the Government's 'Make in India' initiative. With the inauguration of this modern alkaline facility in Jammu, we will be able to benefit from economies of scale and reduce our dependence on imports, leading to improved efficiency in operations. This helps us leverage the demand that is rapidly rising in the alkaline space, which is becoming increasingly important in the battery category while laying a strong emphasis on premiumization.”
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