Study on Circular Economy of End-of-Life Vehicles and Other Sectors

Enhancing Circularity in India’s Waste Ecosystem: ELVs, Tyres, and E-waste

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) recently concluded a comprehensive study aimed at mapping the formal and informal recycling ecosystems for India’s most critical waste streams: End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs), waste tyres, and e-waste.

The assessment was built upon extensive stakeholder engagement, featuring high-level consultations and working group meetings with industry leaders, professional recyclers, and key government ministries. By blending qualitative insights with rigorous quantitative analysis, the study identified systemic gaps and inefficiencies across the value chain that currently hinder circular economy outcomes.

Strategic Interventions and Policy Recommendations

Based on the identified challenges, TERI proposed targeted, sector-specific interventions. These actionable recommendations provide a roadmap for government bodies and private stakeholders to:

• Strengthen Resource Recovery: Maximizing the reclamation of high-value materials.
• Refine Regulatory Frameworks: Improving compliance and formalization within the recycling sector.
• Enhance System Efficiency: Streamlining the transition from waste collection to high-grade secondary raw material production.

Official Release at the International Material Recycling Conference 2026

The study's findings were consolidated into three landmark reports, which were officially released by NITI Aayog on 22 January 2026 during the International Material Recycling Conference. These reports serve as pivotal resources for India's transition to a circular economy:

• Enhancing Circular Economy of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) in India
• Enhancing Circular Economy of Waste Tyres in India
• Advancing Circular Economy of Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (E-waste) and Lithium-Ion Batteries in India