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EXIDEIND Diversified 14 Nov 2025

Exide Industries Limited — Q2 FY26

Exide Industries reported a modest 1.3% H1 revenue growth, with Q2 degrowing 2.1% due to GST cut-induced destocking and production cuts.

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Revenue ₹4,365 Cr
EBITDA
PAT ₹174 Cr
EBITDA Margin
Duration 48 min
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Exide Industries reported a modest 1.3% H1 revenue growth, with Q2 degrowing 2.1% due to GST cut-induced destocking and production cuts. The company generated 500+ crore incremental cash flow via working capital management. Automotive aftermarket grew 10-11% in Q2, but solar and inverter businesses slumped. Lithium-ion cell production is expected to start by end of FY26, with first line for two-wheeler NCM cells. Margins were impacted by input cost pressure and EPR provisions, but management expects EBITDA margins to return to 12-13% in coming quarters. Key risk: sustained lead price inflation and inability to pass through costs could pressure margins further.

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Quarter Snapshot

Automotive aftermarket growth (Q2) 10-11%
+10-11% YoY

Four-wheeler and two-wheeler replacement demand grew double-digit in Q2.

Solar business growth (Q1 vs Q2) 35% to -5%
-40pp QoQ

Solar revenue swung from +35% in Q1 to -5% in Q2 due to GST destocking.

Cash flow generation (H1) 500+ crore
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Incremental cash flow from efficient working capital management in H1.

Lithium-ion investment (H1 FY26) 580 crore
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Equity investment in Exide Energy for cell manufacturing project.

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Top guidance EBITDA margin corridor of 12-13% in coming quarters

Management expects EBITDA margins to return to 12-13% range, assuming stable lead prices and volume recovery.

Top risk Lead price inflation and inability to pass through costs

Lead prices remain elevated; management paused price hikes after GST cut, risking margin compression.

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