Summary of Key Information:

Reporting Period: Quarter ended 30 June 2026

Nature of Filing / Announcement: Outcome of Board Meeting - Unaudited Financial Results

Audit Opinion:

Clean - No qualifications or modifications. The limited review report states: "nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying Statement... contains any material misstatement."

Key Financial Highlights [₹ Crores]:

Standalone Results:

Revenue from Operations: ₹5,305.05 (Q1 FY26: ₹4,509.81, YoY growth: 17.6%)

Total Income: ₹5,319.09 (Q1 FY26: ₹4,527.97)

EBITDA: Not explicitly stated in financial tables, but press release indicates ₹655 crores

Net Profit: ₹407.26 (Q1 FY26: ₹320.45, YoY growth: 27.1%)

EPS: ₹4.79 (not annualized) (Q1 FY26: ₹3.77)

Other Equity: Not Specified

Cash and Cash Equivalents: Not Specified

Debt: Not Specified, but press release states "zero debt"

Consolidated Results:

Revenue from Operations: ₹5,528.38 (Q1 FY26: ₹4,695.12)

Total Income: ₹5,555.25 (Q1 FY26: ₹4,722.69)

EBITDA: Not explicitly stated in financial tables

Net Profit: ₹351.30, with attribution: Owners of the Company: ₹350.47, Non-controlling interests: ₹0.83 (Q1 FY26: ₹274.58)

EPS: ₹4.12 (not annualized) (Q1 FY26: ₹3.21)

Other Equity: ₹13,819.85 (as of 31 March 2026)

Cash and Cash Equivalents: Not Specified

Debt: Not Specified

Segment-wise Performance:

The Company's business activity falls within a single operating segment of "Storage Batteries and Allied Product." Hence, no separate segment information is disclosed.

Corporate Actions:

Dividend: Not Specified

Share split/bonus/buyback: Not Specified

Capital raising: The Company infused ₹100 Crores of equity into Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL) during July 2026, taking cumulative equity investment to ₹4,902 crores.

Other Significant Information:

Lithium-ion Business Update:

  • Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL) achieved critical project milestones at its Bengaluru gigafactory
  • 100% of equipment across all four production lines delivered and installed
  • 100% of utilities operationalised at the facility
  • First NMC cylindrical line commenced customer sample deliveries during Q1 FY27
  • LFP prismatic line commenced sample supplies for 3-wheeler and telecom applications
  • Revenue contribution expected to commence during FY27
  • Completed product certifications including BIS - IS 16046, IS 16893, IS 16085, and UN 38.3 certification

Business Performance Highlights:

  • Automotive OEM business: 25%+ YoY growth for 3rd consecutive quarter
  • 2W/4W Replacement business: Double-digit growth for 3rd consecutive quarter
  • Industrial Infrastructure business (excluding Telecom): Low double-digit YoY growth
  • Inverters and Solar businesses: Over 20% YoY growth
  • Exports business: 20%+ YoY increase

Market Conditions:

  • Increased affordability and positive sentiment from GST 2.0 reforms driving automotive demand
  • Headwinds across all key raw material costs due to West Asia conflict
  • Rupee depreciation against USD added pressure on input costs
  • Company took calibrated price adjustments to mitigate higher input costs