The MOBIUS+ powered platform enables traceability, regulatory alignment, and lifecycle transparency for the national battery ecosystem
Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and engineering innovation, presented its technology demonstrator Battery Aadhaar at the Battery Summit 2025 hosted by the World Resources Institute India. Developed under a consortium-led program supported by NITI Aayog and the Department of Science and Technology, Battery Aadhaar is India’s first integrated digital framework for battery lifecycle visibility, traceability, and compliance.
Battery Aadhaar assigns secure digital identities to batteries, allowing ecosystem stakeholders to monitor each unit’s manufacturing source, usage history, and recycling path. The technology is intended to support India’s emerging battery management regulations and contribute to safe reuse, material circularity, and environmental accountability.
Collaborative Consortium Showcases Vision for a Sustainable Battery Economy
In collaboration with consortium members including Tata Motors, Tata AutoComp Systems, IIT Kharagpur, WRI India, LOHUM Cleantech, NUNAM Technologies, and Oorja Energy, Tata Elxsi showcased the platform to key stakeholders including Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology.
Together, the consortium aims to accelerate India’s preparedness for second-life battery usage and responsible disposal by creating a system where every battery can be uniquely tracked through a secure, interoperable digital passport.
Powered by MOBIUS+ for Regulatory Alignment and Global Adaptability
The backbone of Battery Aadhaar is Tata Elxsi’s platform MOBIUS+, which offers modular tools for digital traceability, compliance automation, and battery analytics. It features blockchain-powered record keeping, AI-driven regulatory interpretation, and real-time dashboard views for regulators, OEMs, recyclers, and consumers.
According to Anil Radhakrishnan, Chief Product Officer at Tata Elxsi, MOBIUS+ was designed to simplify battery regulation by turning lifecycle data into actionable compliance reports. “Our goal is to make battery traceability real and scalable for India while staying in sync with international norms,” he stated.
Demonstration Highlights from Battery Summit 2025
At the event, delegates experienced a hands-on showcase including:
- Digital battery ID creation and verification
- Lifecycle and material origin mapping
- Public and private data interfaces for different user roles
- QR-code based access to battery health and compliance summaries
- Each module supports real-time analytics for residual useful life estimation, safety ratings, and energy reuse qualification
Compliance with Indian and International Battery Norms
Battery Aadhaar has been designed to integrate with India’s Battery Waste Management Rules. It is also built for compatibility with evolving international regulations including the European Union Battery Regulation 2023, UNECE digital vehicle passport standards, and the Global Battery Alliance framework.
Through its open architecture, the system allows seamless collaboration between OEMs, battery makers, recyclers, fleet operators, and national compliance authorities.
Technology for Circularity and Data Integrity
The MOBIUS+ platform uses blockchain to secure audit trails for all lifecycle events. It also includes an AI Copilot to assist with regulation interpretation and automated reporting. The goal is to reduce errors, prevent fraud, and deliver verifiable records across the battery lifecycle.
Key advantages include:
- Regulatory audit readiness across jurisdictions
- Supply chain-wide traceability for raw materials and recycling
- ESG alignment and support for EPR tracking
- Scalability for two-wheeler, automotive, and stationary batteries
