FICCI–Mercedes-Benz cash award · Climate tech
CallX Ringers receives ₹30 lakh FICCI–Mercedes-Benz grant
The battery recycling venture was awarded cash support at the February 13, 2026 innovation challenge finale.
CallX Ringers received a ₹30 lakh cash grant at the FICCI–Mercedes-Benz India Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge on February 13, 2026. Both FICCI and Mercedes-Benz named the company among the programme’s winners.
Founded by Suhas Khalkar, the Venture Center startup focuses on end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and returning critical materials to the manufacturing supply chain. Its work addresses the recovery of materials including lithium, cobalt, manganese and nickel.
Funding history
FICCI–Mercedes-Benz cash award · This round₹3M