Tata Elxsi unveils battery 'aadhaar' for end-to-end traceability
demonstrated battery 'aadhaar', a technology solution designed to enhance traceability, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle transparency in India's battery ecosystem, at the Battery Summit 2025 organised by the World Resources Institute (WRI) India.
The initiative is part of a consortium effort involving Tata Motors, Tata AutoComp Systems, IIT Kharagpur, WRI, LOHUM Cleantech, NUNAM Technologies, and Oorja Energy. It aligns with India's goals for
sustainable mobility
and circular energy systems and is supported under the UNEP-led programme 'Electrifying Mobility in Cities', coordinated by NITI Aayog and the Department of Science & Technology, the company said in a media release.
Battery aadhaar
provides batteries with secure digital identities, capturing data such as manufacturer information, usage history, and material composition to enable traceability throughout the battery lifecycle — from raw material sourcing to second-life use and recycling. The system aims to address issues related to unsafe reuse, regulatory non-compliance, and environmental risk.
Technology and demonstration details
The solution is built on Tata Elxsi's MOBIUS+ platform, which integrates blockchain technology for traceability, dynamic data flows, and automated compliance reporting. The platform supports creation of Battery Aadhaar and Digital Product Passports (DPP), chain of custody and lifecycle mapping, and role-based dashboards for stakeholders including OEMs, manufacturers, recyclers, and regulators. It also provides real-time analytics such as battery health prediction and residual life estimation.
Anil Radhakrishnan, Chief Product Officer at Tata Elxsi, said, 'MOBIUS+ is designed to accelerate the transition to a cleaner mobility future by enabling digital transparency, traceability, and compliance through initiatives like Battery Aadhaar. Our goal is to empower stakeholders across the ecosystem with scalable, future-ready solutions that support India's green growth ambitions.'
The platform aligns with Indian regulatory frameworks and is adaptable to international standards such as the EU Battery Regulation and emerging regulations in Japan and North America. The demonstration included QR code-based access to real-time battery data, providing stakeholders with direct visibility into the battery's status and compliance information.
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