Changing Market Dynamics of Battery Scrap Recycling in Africa

Africa being an underdeveloped territory, Scrap Battery recycling brings stiff challenges in scrap battery procurement and eco-friendly recycling. The availability of skilled man-power, technology and logistics is another front to tackle. The process of handling used lead acid batteries, transporting these batteries to the recycle centre while ensuring environment norms and making available lead for reuse in the complete recycling process is key for the entire industry. We have invested our energy in Africa to make sure recycling of used lead acid batteries in environment friendly manner. Our presentation covers a brief about secondary lead market dynamics in Africa, Best recycling practices, Gravita as an organisation and Gravita’s contribution for recycling of Lead acid batteries in Africa.

Presenters

Ajay Thapliyal

Director, Gravita India Ltd

Mr. Ajay Thapliyal holds a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Harcourt Butler Technical University, India and an Executive MBA from Copenhagen Business School, Denmark. He has more than 30 years of international experience across America, Europe, and Asia, having worked with organizations such as Indian Rayon, Ambuja Holcim, and FLSmidth. His career spans leadership roles in operations, business strategy, and global market development.
At Gravita India Ltd., Mr. Thapliyal focuses on steering the company’s global businesses in lead, aluminium, plastic, and rubber recycling. He is actively engaged in strengthening Gravita’s sustainability initiatives, operational efficiency, and international growth strategy.
With his deep knowledge of the recycling industry and global market trends, Mr. Thapliyal brings valuable perspectives on building circular economies and creating long-term value in resource recovery.