Publications

Policy Brief: Building India’s Market for Repurposed EV Batteries

Policy brief
| October 12, 2026

This policy brief argues that India does not need blanket subsidies for repurposed batteries across all applications. Instead, public support should be targeted where a certified battery can deliver reliable service at a competitive lifecycle cost, yet the market cannot finance deployment without temporary intervention—building on the evidence generated by domestic pilots. Existing government programmes can serve as anchor off-takers, governed by uniform standards for safety, performance, monitoring, and end-of-life recycling.

Volume 3: Scaling the Second-life Battery Ecosystem- Strategies, Partnerships, and Roadmaps for India

Policy brief
| October 12, 2026

This report is Volume III of the Beyond Mobility: Unlocking the Second-Life Battery Opportunity series.

IS GREEN STEEL WITHIN REACH IN INDIA? Green DRI Economics, Policy Drivers and Site Feasibility in Andhra Pradesh

Policy brief
| October 9, 2026

A new study by TERI, in collaboration with Transition Asia, examines a critical decision for India’s next wave of steel capacity: the technology pathway for Phase 2 of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel’s greenfield complex at Rajayyapeta, Andhra Pradesh. With 9.6 Mtpa of capacity scheduled for decision around 2030 and commissioning in 2033, the report evaluates options based on the site’s iron ore availability, power infrastructure, and policy landscape.

Volume 2: India’s Market Opportunity and Ecosystem Readiness

Policy brief
| October 9, 2026

This report is Volume II of the Beyond Mobility: Unlocking the Second-Life Battery Opportunity series.

Volume 1: Global Landscape and Strategic Learnings

Policy brief
| October 9, 2026

This report is Volume I of the Beyond Mobility: Unlocking the Second-Life Battery Opportunity series.

Role of political economy in flood management policies and governance reforms in India

Research Paper
| October 7, 2026

This research paper delves into the intricate role of political economy in shaping India's flood management policies from the 1950s to the present day. While flood governance in India has been widely studied, the political–economy dimensions driving policy evolution remain insufficiently explored.

Biobased antimicrobial paper from rice straw fiber coated with Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass) extract

Research Paper
| September 24, 2026

This study reports the development of biobased cellulose paper derived from rice straw fibers, enhanced with antibacterial properties through coating with Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass) extract. Rice straw was alkalitreated under high-pressure conditions to produce paper sheets with a basis weight of 106.42 g/m² and a thickness of 0.34 mm. Bioactive compounds were extracted from lemongrass using Soxhlet extraction with methanol and quantified via spectrophotometry at 765 nm, employing gallic acid as the reference standard.

Non-CO2 Emission Reduction Pathways for Madhya Pradesh: A Multi-Sectoral Assessment

Policy brief
| September 23, 2026

Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) and other non-CO₂ air pollutants play a significant role in driving near-term climate change and worsening air quality, with direct implications for public health, agriculture, and ecosystems. While carbon dioxide remains the principal focus of long-term climate mitigation efforts, pollutants such as methane, black carbon, hydrofluorocarbons, and tropospheric ozone offer important opportunities for achieving faster climate benefits through targeted emission reductions.

Modeling for Climate Finance: India’s Climate and Energy Frontiers

Policy brief
| September 23, 2026

The scale and ambition of India’s mitigation and adaptation efforts are closely tied to the availability, accessibility, and effective deployment of climate finance. Mobilizing and channeling finance, from both domestic and international sources, is central to achieving India’s climate commitments under the Paris Agreement while aligning them with broader development priorities. This underscores the need for robust analytical frameworks that can systematically examine the complex interplay between climate action, financial flows, and economic development.

Chemical composition of sedimentary organic carbon differs significantly between the intact and restored mangroves in the Philippines

Research Paper
| September 22, 2026

Mangroves store a large amount of organic carbon (OC) within the sediment to a depth of a meter or beyond. Nevertheless, little information is available about the difference in chemical composition of sedimentary OC in young restored versus old intact forests.