IBMA members must abide by Association's Vision and Key objectives : > To bring together the Manufacturers, Recyclers, Smelters, Traders, Component Manufacturers and Suppliers, Technology Partners etc. involved in the battery business under one umbrella for common advancement as an industry. > To promote and develop scientific research to innovate new technology in the field of battery products. > To focus on environmental sustainability, ecological balance, protection of flora and fauna, agro forestry, conservation of natural resources and maintaining quality of soil, air and water. > To treat each member equally irrespective of their turnover and contribution to the association/industry. > To inculcate industry specific best pratices amongst all the members > To organize programs / seminars / workshops / fairs / exhibitions > To represent the Battery Industry in other National & International Industry bodies/govt. departments / labour departments / seminars / fairs / state head entourage/ press briefings etc. > To setup a media centre/department for developing media relationships on behalf of the Battery industry and become the one-point contact for National/ International media. > To undertake research, market survey and study individually or through duly appointed experts for the common needs of the industry. > To work towards encouraging, promoting and protecting through lawful means the common interests of all members. > To consider/analyze/propose policies, guidelines, legislations, bylaws, rules and regulations that directly or indirectly affects the industry and discuss with Government authorities and initiate, support or oppose by lawful means such legislations or regulations by various means. > To share with members information about national and international matters pertaining to Industry and disseminate statistical and commercial information through own/ borrowed/ commissioned surveys & research. > To undertake research, market survey and study individually or through duly appointed experts for the common needs of the industry.