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- Eveready Industries India Limited manufactures and markets dry cell batteries, rechargeable batteries, flashlights, lanterns, lighting products, and electrical accessories in India and select international markets. The company's core offerings include zinc carbon and alkaline batteries under brands such as Eveready, Eveready Ultima, PowerCell, Shakti, and Uniross; flashlights and portable lanterns featuring trendy plastic, brass, aluminum, and rechargeable models under Eveready and PowerCell; and a comprehensive range of lighting solutions encompassing LED bulbs, emergency LEDs, smart ambient lighting, LED panels, downlights, spotlights, battens, floodlights, streetlights, indoor commercial lighting, industrial lighting, and outdoor lighting under Eveready and PowerCell. It also provides electrical accessories to support modern consumer needs.
Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, the company operates manufacturing facilities in locations including Matia, Lucknow, Noida, Haridwar, Maddur, and Kolkata, adhering to ISO 9000 quality and ISO 14000 environmental standards with a DSIR-approved R&D facility. Eveready commands over 50% market share in India's battery segment and targets both consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) customers, including OEMs for applications like medical devices, across rural and urban markets primarily in India.
In recent developments, Eveready forayed into the mobile accessories segment in September 2025 with fast-charging power banks and chargers, expanding its portable energy portfolio to address digital connectivity demands. The company acquired a greenfield production facility for premium alkaline batteries in Jammu, targeting up to 450 million units annually to enhance cost competitiveness for B2C, B2B OEM, and export opportunities, with operations slated for late 2025 or FY2026 alongside INR 180 crore CapEx funded by a mix of self-financing and debt. It continues to pursue revenue tripling in the lighting segment through premium products and maintains leadership in rechargeable flashlights.