Capacity Expansion / Plant Commissioning
Eveready commissions India’s only operating alkaline battery facility in Jammu
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Eveready Industries India Limited has commissioned India’s only operating alkaline battery manufacturing facility in Jammu with an investment of ~₹200 crore, significantly enhancing domestic production capacity and reducing import dependence.
PRICE-SENSITIVE TRIGGER
Event: Commissioning of alkaline battery manufacturing facility
Type: Capacity Expansion / Plant Commissioning
Impact: Positive
Immediate Effect: Strengthens manufacturing capabilities, improves supply chain resilience, and support margin expansion through localization
Key Metrics
- Investment: ~₹200 crore
- Installed Capacity: 456 million units annually
- Peak Production Capacity: ~360 million units annually
- Additional capacity (facility capability): ~1.2 million units (auxiliary line reference)
Highlight:
- India’s only operating alkaline battery plant commissioned
What Happened ?
Eveready Industries India Limited has inaugurated and operationalised a new alkaline battery manufacturing facility in Jammu, marking a major milestone in domestic battery production and capacity expansion.
key highlights
Project Overview:
- Location: Jammu (Samba region)
- First and only operating alkaline battery facility in India
- Supports “Make in India” and localization initiatives
Capacity & Scale:
- Annual installed capacity: 456 million units
- Peak production: ~360 million units
- Designed for high-performance alkaline batteries
Strategic Impact:
- Reduces dependence on imports
- Enhances supply chain resilience
- Improves operating efficiency and margins
Operational Features:
- Equipped with rooftop solar installation (1 MW)
- Rainwater harvesting system (275 KLD)
- Designed for zero-discharge operations
Market Positioning:
- Eveready already holds ~52% market share in dry cell batteries
- Alkaline segment growing with premiumization trend
Note:
- This is an execution milestone (plant commissioned) — not just a plan
Risk Analysis
Key Risks
- Demand ramp-up in alkaline segment
- Competitive pricing pressure
- Utilization levels in initial phases
- Capex recovery timeline
Worst Case Scenario
- If demand growth slows, capacity utilization may remain low, impacting return on investment
Risk Level: Medium
Company Commentary
- Facility strengthens premium battery portfolio
- Supports “Make in India” initiative
- Expected to improve efficiency and reduce imports
- Positioned to capture growing alkaline battery demand
Official Exchange Filing: Eveready Industries India Limited