Godrej bets on Multi Ion battery technology to drive sustainable supply chains

Godrej Enterprises Group has launched what it claims is India’s first Multi Ion battery technology for electric forklifts, targeting the country’s fast-growing logistics and warehousing ecosystem.

Introduced through the company’s Material Handling Equipment (MHE) business, the new battery technology aims to address increasing demand for energy-efficient and sustainable industrial operations as warehousing density and supply chain throughput continue to rise.

The company said the Multi Ion battery offers 25% lower total cost of ownership and higher equipment uptime compared to conventional alternatives. It also eliminates maintenance requirements and reduces dependency on rare earth materials.

Godrej said the battery delivers up to 5,000 life cycles, around 60% more than standard lithium-ion batteries, enabling it to last for the full operational life of the forklift. The battery is also engineered to perform in temperatures above 45°C.

India’s warehousing sector has been witnessing strong momentum, with more than 11 million sq. ft. leased across the top eight cities in Q1 2026, driven by e-commerce, manufacturing, and third-party logistics demand.

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 said the technology has undergone more than 5,000 hours of real-world validation and is supported by a seven-year warranty.