Godrej Enterprises Group has introduced India’s first Multi Ion battery technology for electric forklifts through its Material Handling Equipment (MHE) business, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing and warehousing-led supply chains.
The company said the new battery technology is expected to enable 25% lower total cost of ownership, higher equipment uptime, and cleaner industrial operations. The battery has been designed to last through the full operational life of the forklift.
The launch comes amid rapid growth in India’s industrial and warehousing sector, with over 11 million sq. ft. of leasing recorded across the top eight cities in Q1 2026, driven by demand from third-party logistics providers, e-commerce, and manufacturing-led supply chain modernisation.
According to the company, the Multi Ion battery combines fast and opportunity charging, zero maintenance, and high energy efficiency while eliminating rare earth dependency and reducing disposal challenges. Developed in collaboration with one of India’s deep-tech battery innovators, the technology delivers up to 5,000 life cycles, nearly 60% higher than standard lithium-ion batteries.
The battery is also designed to operate in temperatures above 45°C, making it suitable for Indian climatic conditions.
Mr. Anil Lingayat, Business Head, Material Handling Equipment, Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “As India’s supply chains scale in complexity and intensity, material handling requires energy solutions that deliver reliability, long term value, and sustainability. With Multi Ion battery technology, we are rethinking how industrial equipment is powered, applying advanced engineering to enable higher uptime, lower ownership costs, and cleaner operations across the value chain, including MSMEs. This reflects our focus on design led innovation, R&D, and technology driven product focus that delivers real, scalable impact across the logistics ecosystem.”
The company added that the technology is backed by over 5,000 hours of real-world validation and comes with a seven-year warranty.