Exide Industries has released an investor presentation outlining its strategic imperatives, financial performance, and new green technology ventures. The company highlights its focus on profitable growth, customer centricity, digitization, and process automation. Key financials show revenue of ₹8,688 Cr in H1 FY26. Exide is also actively investing in lithium-ion cell manufacturing and sustainable practices.
Business Overview and Key Verticals
Exide Industries highlights its legacy of over 75 years in India. It maintains a diversified product portfolio, offering batteries from 2.5Ah to 20,200Ah, and has a presence in over 60 countries. The company operates 11 manufacturing plants and has 3 large lead recycling plants. Key verticals show varied market trends in Q2 FY26 and outlook for Q3 FY26.
Strategic Imperatives
The company’s strategy framework is well-positioned to deliver results through sustained profitable growth. This includes:
- Revenue Growth
- Customer Centricity
- Digitization
- Process Automation
Key enablers reinforce these strategic areas.
Financial Highlights
Q2 FY26 performance includes:
- Revenue: ₹4,178 Cr
- EBITDA: ₹395 Cr with a margin of 9.4%
- PAT: ₹221 Cr with a margin of 5.3%
H1 FY26 performance includes:
- Revenue: ₹8,688 Cr
- EBITDA: ₹943 Cr with a margin of 10.9%
- PAT: ₹541 Cr with a margin of 6.2%
Key Financial Ratios include a Market Capitalization of ₹33,214 Cr as of September ’25.
New Business: Green Technology Solutions
Exide is actively involved in green technology solutions, particularly lithium-ion cells and batteries. Exide Energy (EESL) has achieved critical milestones, including facility readiness, equipment installation, supply chain agreements, and organization setup. The lithium-ion cell manufacturing plant is nearing production.
Sustainability Initiatives & CSR
Sustainability is a core element of Exide’s business and strategy, achieving a Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) Score of 65/100 in 2025. This represents approximately a 50% improvement compared to 2024. The company is also committed to various CSR initiatives focusing on inclusive community growth through programs like Exide Aarogya, Exide Akshar, Exide Kausal, Exide Saksham, and Exide Paryavaran.
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