Noida, May 4 (APAC Media): Kolkata-based battery maker Exide Industries on Monday reported an 11.16% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 216.73 crore for the January–March quarter of FY2025–26, compared with Rs 194.97 crore in the same period last fiscal, according to a BSE filing.
The Board has recommended a dividend of Rs 2.00 per equity share of face value Rs 1 each, subject to approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, the company said.
The company reported a 12.4% rise in total income to Rs 4,739.37 crore in the January–March quarter, compared with Rs 4,215.98 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
“Q4 FY26 built on the gains observed in Q3, with GST rationalisation continuing to boost end-customer demand across the automotive sector, supported by a strong replacement market and energy storage demand,” said Avik Roy, MD & CEO.
Exide Industries’ subsidiary Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL) said its project site is witnessing steady progress, the company noted in a filing.
“The Company achieved over 25% growth in the auto OEM business during the quarter. We expect the auto replacement, inverters and auto OEM businesses to continue their strong growth momentum into Q1 of the current financial year,” he added.
Exide Industries – Standalone Financial Performance
Quarterly (Q4)
| Metric | Q4 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (₹ Cr) | 4,551 | 4,159 | +9.4% |
| EBITDA (₹ Cr) | 530 | 467 | +13.5% |
| PBT (₹ Cr) | 420 | 343 | +22.4% |
| PAT (₹ Cr) | 312 | 255 | +22.4% |
| EPS (₹) | 3.68 | 3.00 | +22.7% |
Note: EPS is not annualised.
EESL invested an additional Rs 600 crore in the fourth quarter, taking total investment in FY26 to Rs 1,500 crore. With this, cumulative equity investment in the company, including investment in the erstwhile merged entity EEPL, stands at Rs 4,802.23 crore.
The company said cylindrical cell lines are expected to begin customer sample deliveries in Q1 FY27, while prismatic cell lines will enter product trials shortly thereafter.
The company added that it continues to engage with key OEMs and energy providers to build offtake across end-user markets.
Exide Industries is one of India’s most trusted battery brands, with strong recall and reputation in the market. The company designs, manufactures, markets, and sells a wide range of lead-acid storage batteries, from 2.5Ah to 20,200Ah, catering to diverse applications.
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