Exide Industries has released its investor presentation for the first quarter of FY27. The document details the company’s financial performance, showcasing revenue growth of 17.6% to ₹5,305 crore and improved profitability with PAT margin at 7.7%. The presentation also highlights strategic enablers, business presence, innovation, and significant investments in its New Energy Business, aiming to build India’s advanced chemistry battery manufacturing platform.
Exide Industries Presents Q1 FY27 Performance and Future Outlook
Exide Industries Limited has published its investor presentation for the first quarter ending June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27). The document provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s performance, strategic initiatives, and future growth plans, particularly in the burgeoning new energy sector.
Key Financial Highlights for Q1 FY27
The company reported a robust financial performance for the quarter. Revenue saw a significant increase of 17.6% year-on-year, reaching ₹5,305 crore in Q1 FY27, compared to ₹4,510 crore in Q1 FY26. Profitability also improved, with Profit After Tax (PAT) growing by 27.1% to ₹407 crore, and the PAT margin expanding to 7.7% from 7.1% in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. EBITDA also grew by 19.5% to ₹655 crore with a margin of 12.4%.
Strategic Pillars and Business Segments
The presentation outlines Exide’s strategic enablers, emphasizing an efficient interplay of network and OEM connects, integrated manufacturing, a multi-application portfolio, and innovation. The company boasts a trusted legacy of 79 years, underpinned by strong brand equity, profitability since inception, and a zero-debt balance sheet.
Exide’s business presence spans across automotive applications, solar solutions, home inverters and batteries, and industrial sectors. The company is a category leader in the replacement market for 2W, 3W, and 4W vehicles, supported by a pan-India sales and service network. Its portfolio also includes solutions for renewable energy, power backup, and critical infrastructure applications.
New Energy Business: A Future Growth Engine
A significant focus of the presentation is on Exide’s New Energy Business, aimed at establishing India’s advanced chemistry battery manufacturing platform. The company has invested approximately ₹4,902 crore to date, with revenue generation from its gigafactory expected in FY27. Exide is developing capabilities in lithium-ion cells, packs, and modules, catering to electric mobility and stationary storage needs. The company is building a multi-line plant designed for scale-up and leveraging its market access and after-sales support ecosystem.
Innovation and Sustainability
Exide continues to drive innovation through its R&D efforts, with 50 years of experience and a dedicated R&D team of over 100 professionals. The company is committed to sustainable practices, as evidenced by its CSR initiatives focused on health, education, skill development, empowerment, and environmental protection. Exide has also received recognition for its sustainability efforts, including an ‘Industry Mover’ rating from S&P Global and a ‘Bronze’ rating from EcoVadis.
Governance and Outlook
The company maintains strong governance practices with a board composition of approximately 44% independent directors and a separate Chairman and MD position. Exide also highlights its consistent value creation for shareholders through dividend payouts. The company expresses confidence in future opportunities, driven by automotive expansion, solar power growth, infrastructure development, and its strategic positioning in the new energy sector.
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