The Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), located in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, is a premier research institution established in 1948 and recognized as India's central hub for electrochemical science and technology. As one of the forty national laboratories under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), CECRI is dedicated to advancing fundamental and applied research that addresses critical challenges in energy, environment, corrosion protection, and industrial processes.

The institute boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced laboratories for battery development, corrosion studies, and electrochemical wastewater treatment, supported by a team of over 200 scientists and engineers. CECRI’s research spans several key areas, including energy storage technologies like lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, corrosion science, and environmental electrochemistry.

In addition, CECRI actively engages in collaborations with leading academic institutions and industries both domestically and internationally, providing technological services and licensing innovative patents in electrochemical materials and processes. Its commitment to research excellence positions CECRI as a leader in shaping a sustainable future through technology.