Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG), through its Material
Handling Equipment (MHE) business, has introduced India’s first Multi-Ion
battery technology for electric forklifts. The launch addresses the growing
need for efficient, reliable and sustainable energy solutions as India’s
manufacturing, logistics and warehousing sectors scale rapidly.
The technology is designed to enable 25 per cent lower total
cost of ownership, higher equipment uptime and cleaner industrial operations,
with a battery intended to last through the full operational life of the
forklift.
India’s industrial and warehousing market continues to show
strong momentum, with over 11 million sq ft of leasing across the top eight
cities in Q1 2026, registering double-digit year-on-year growth. This has been
driven by demand from 3PLs, e-commerce and manufacturing-led supply chain
modernisation. As warehouses become denser and throughput intensifies, the need
for energy-efficient, safe and future-ready material handling solutions has
become central to productivity and performance.
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 leading deep-tech battery innovators, the
technology delivers up to 5,000 life cycles, nearly 60 per cent higher than
standard lithium-ion batteries. This makes it a battery for the life of the
equipment. Designed to operate reliably in ambient temperatures above 45°C, the
Multi-Ion battery is suited to India’s tropical climatic conditions.
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.”
Godrej Enterprises Group views such innovations as critical
to strengthening supply-chain efficiency, warehouse productivity and
operational resilience at scale. The launch reflects the group’s advanced
engineering focus and digital integration within its material handling
portfolio. Backed by over 5,000 hours of real-world validation and a seven-year
warranty, the Multi-Ion battery technology reinforces customer trust in
Godrej’s industrial solutions.