INOX Air Products Private Limited (INOXAP) has entered into a long-term partnership with TACC Limited for the supply of nitrogen to TACC’s upcoming greenfield manufacturing facility in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. The nitrogen will support the production of lithium-ion battery-grade graphite anode material at the site.

INOXAP will set up a dedicated onsite nitrogen plant on a Build, Own and Operate basis to ensure consistent, safe and high-purity nitrogen supply aligned with TACC’s manufacturing requirements. The arrangement is intended to support process stability and material quality at the Dewas facility.

“TACC stands at the forefront of advanced carbon materials and this partnership reflects a strong alignment of purpose, sustainability and ambition. This long-term agreement reinforces our expertise and operational capabilities in enabling the production of high-performance materials that are critical to India’s growth in electric mobility, energy storage, and the broader clean energy transition. At INOXAP, we view this partnership as a strategic step towards building resilient, future-ready industrial value chain,” said Diganta Sarma, Head – Business Development & Strategy, INOX Air Products.

TACC Limited specialises in battery-grade synthetic graphite anode materials for electric vehicles and energy storage systems and is also developing graphene-based derivatives for applications including construction, textiles, paints and other industrial uses. The companies stated that the assured nitrogen supply is expected to enhance process efficiency and product quality, supporting scalable and sustainable production.

“Manufacturing battery-grade graphite demands precision, purity and reliability. Our partnership with INOXAP ensures a dependable, high-purity nitrogen supply that is critical to achieving global standards at scale. Together, we aim to strengthen India’s advanced materials ecosystem and support the nation’s clean energy and electric mobility ambitions,” said Ankur Khaitan, Managing Director & CEO, TACC.

INOX Air Products Private Limited manufactures industrial, electronic and specialty gases in India. The company operates more than 50 locations and has a manufacturing capacity of more than 6000 TPD of liquid gases, serving more than 1800 small, medium and large manufacturing organisations across multiple sectors. Established in 1963 as Industrial Oxygen Company Ltd in Pune, Maharashtra, the company became INOX Air Products in 1999 after Air Products & Chemicals Inc., USA acquired a 50 percent stake.