Godrej Enterprises Group has introduced India's first Multi-Ion battery technology for electric forklifts through its Material Handling Equipment (MHE) business, marking a significant step towards sustainable and efficient industrial operations. The technology has been developed to address the increasing demand for reliable, energy-efficient solutions across India's rapidly expanding manufacturing, logistics and warehousing sectors.
The Multi-Ion battery is designed to deliver up to 25 per cent lower total cost of ownership, higher equipment uptime and reduced environmental impact. Engineered to last through the operational life of the forklift, it combines fast and opportunity charging, zero maintenance requirements and high energy efficiency, while eliminating rare-earth dependency and reducing disposal-related challenges.
India's industrial and warehousing market continues to witness robust growth, recording more than 11 million sq ft of leasing activity across the top eight cities in the first quarter of 2026. The growth has been driven by demand from third-party logistics providers, e-commerce and manufacturing-led supply chain modernisation, increasing the need for safe, efficient and future-ready material handling solutions.
Developed in collaboration with one of India's leading deep-tech battery innovators, the technology offers up to 5,000 life cycles, nearly 60 per cent higher than conventional lithium-ion batteries. Designed to operate efficiently in ambient temperatures exceeding 45°C, it is well suited to India's tropical 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."
The Multi-Ion battery technology has undergone more than 5,000 hours of real-world validation and is backed by a seven-year warranty. The launch further strengthens Godrej Enterprises Group's focus on advanced engineering, digital integration and innovation aimed at improving supply-chain efficiency, warehouse productivity and operational resilience.
