Re Sustainability Limited (ReSL), a leading circular economy and environmental solutions provider in Asia, has officially launched Re Carma, India’s largest organized End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) recycling network. This move marks a significant step forward in formalizing and scaling vehicle recycling in one of the fastest-growing automotive markets globally.
Re Carma’s flagship facility, located in the Reliance Model Economic Township in Jhajjar (Delhi NCR), has a processing capacity of over 30,000 vehicles per year, covering a wide range of vehicle types, including passenger cars, commercial fleets, and construction equipment. Through its growing franchise and partner network, Re Carma has built a national recycling capacity exceeding 200,000 metric tonnes annually, making it the largest organized ELV recycling system in India to date.
A Structured, Tech-Enabled Approach
Re Carma facilities are equipped with automated dismantling and material recovery systems, designed to handle ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, rare earth elements, and other high-value materials. All operations are fully compliant with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) standards.
The company is authorized to issue Form-4 Certificates of Vehicle Scrapping, which are digitally integrated with the VAHAN national vehicle database. Each certificate includes photographic evidence of chassis destruction, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
Meeting India’s Growing ELV Challenge
India is facing a sharp rise in ELVs, with over 5 million vehicles over 20 years old and 3.4 million above 15 years, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The Central Pollution Control Board projects over 20 million vehicles will reach end-of-life by 2025. Improper disposal of these vehicles leads to environmental hazards, including fuel and heavy metal leakage.
Re Carma addresses this challenge by offering a safe, compliant, and transparent solution, bringing much-needed organization to a historically informal and fragmented sector. The network supports India’s Voluntary Vehicle Scrappage Policy, helping vehicle owners recycle old vehicles responsibly and access government-backed incentives such as GST reductions on new vehicle purchases.
Industry Partnerships and EPR Compliance
ReSL has also been appointed as the exclusive Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) partner for several global commercial vehicle OEMs. The company assists manufacturers in generating EPR credits, registering on CPCB portals, and meeting all documentation and compliance requirements under India’s evolving EPR framework.
Driving the Future of Circular Mobility
Masood Mallick, Managing Director & CEO of Re Sustainability Limited, said:
“India’s large base of end-of-life vehicles presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Through Re Carma, we have created a national network that supports responsible disposal, resource recovery, and emissions reduction. The initiative helps reduce dependence on virgin materials while strengthening the foundation for sustainable mobility and circular economy practices across the country.”
Backed by KKR, Re Sustainability operates across 100+ locations in India and globally, employing over 25,000 people. With more than three decades of experience, the company is at the forefront of delivering integrated waste and sustainability solutions.
For auto recyclers, Re Carma offers a scalable, compliant platform to participate in India’s transition to a circular automotive economy, opening doors for partnerships, operational expansion, and alignment with global best practices.
Source themachinemaker.com
