EconomyWednesday, 22 April 2026·The Hindu
Eveready Commissions India's First Alkaline Battery Unit in Jammu
Eveready Industries commissioned India's first alkaline battery manufacturing facility in Jammu with a ₹200 crore investment and 360 million-unit annual capacity.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In April 2026 Eveready Industries commissioned India's first alkaline battery manufacturing unit in Jammu, marking a shift from the imported alkaline-cell dependence.
Key specifics
- Set up in Jammu with an investment of about ₹200 crore.
- Annual production capacity of around 360 million alkaline batteries.
- India previously relied largely on imported alkaline cells.
- Eveready Industries India Ltd is a long-established dry-cell battery maker.
Exam lens
Economy / Science & Technology: India's first alkaline battery unit set up by Eveready in Jammu (₹200 crore, ~360 million units/year).