What is the Fastmarkets battery Cost Index?

The Fastmarkets Battery Cost Index is an easy-to-use cost model for total cell costs, including cost breakdown of active anode material (AAM), cathode active material (CAM), separator, electrolyte, other materials, energy, labor and operational costs across multiple chemistries and geographies.

What is the difference between lithium ion battery prices and nickel prices?

Data until March 2023. Lithium-ion battery prices (including the pack and cell) represent the global volume-weighted average across all sectors. Nickel prices are based on the London Metal Exchange, used here as a proxy for global pricing, although most nickel trade takes place through direct contracts between producers and consumers.

Where can I find a medical device battery?

Find your medical device battery easily amongst the 160 products from the leading brands (Advantech, Primedic, REDY-MED,) on MedicalExpo, the medical equipment specialist for your professional purchases.

Why are battery prices so opaque?

Volatile battery raw material prices, varying battery chemistries and differing manufacturing costs result in cell prices that appear opaque and subjective. This makes it difficult for market participants to budget effectively, anticipate price changes, bring transparency to transactions and effectively track cost changes over time.

Does NPPA have special prices for IV fluid injection?

NPPA has fixed special prices for IV Fluid Injection under Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 based on the decision of 120th Authority meeting dated 24.01.2024. The retail prices of 39 formulations have also been fixed under the same order.