Who is the CEO of Exide Industries?
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Avik Kumar Roy serves as the Managing Director & CEO of Exide Industries.
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Exide Industries, founded in 1947, is an Indian mid-cap company specialising in storage batteries and power solutions. Headquartered in Kolkata, it operates ten state-of-the-art plants across five Indian states and has international manufacturing units. The company serves automotive, industrial, telecom, railways, renewables, and defence sectors. Additionally, Exide has invested in lithium-ion battery manufacturing through its subsidiary Exide Energy Solutions and recycling operations via Chloride Metals. Its widespread dealer network and strong brand presence underpin its leadership in India’s battery and power storage market.
Exide began in 1947 in Shyamnagar, West Bengal, initially producing lead-acid batteries. By 1963, it expanded production for defence and railway electrification. A second plant was set up in 1969 near Chinchwad, Maharashtra. Over the decades, Exide diversified into industrial, UPS, telecom batteries and advanced lithium-ion cell projects. Its expansion into recycling and EV-related infrastructure demonstrates adaptability and sustained growth in India’s evolving power ecosystem.
Operating in the auto-ancillaries sector, Exide leads India’s battery manufacturing industry. It caters to vehicle OEMs, replacement markets, telecom towers, solar systems, and industrial UPS applications. Its growth aligns with rising demands for EV storage, renewable energy integration, and telecommunication infrastructure. The company benefits from policy support for clean energy and EV adoption. Its diversified presence makes it a key player in India's power storage and mobility infrastructure landscape.
Exide’s primary business includes:
Automotive batteries for 2Ws, 3Ws and 4Ws (OEM & aftermarket).
Industrial batteries used in telecom towers, power plants, mining, railways, and infrastructure.
Home UPS and inverter systems for consumers.
Lithium-ion cell manufacturing, via Exide Energy Solutions.
Battery recycling, through Chloride Metals.
This integrated model spans manufacturing, recycling, and cutting-edge storage technology.
Exide aims to power India’s mobility and energy needs through sustainable and reliable storage solutions. Its vision focuses on end-to-end battery innovation—from manufacturing and recycling to lithium-ion technologies—aligned with national shifts toward clean energy, EV adoption, and energy security.
Expanded in 1969 with a plant near Chinchwad.
Diversified into industrial and UPS segments by the 1990s.
Launched lithium-ion cell manufacturing through Exide Energy Solutions.
Set up a national recycling network and strengthened international exports.
In FY25, Exide posted consolidated revenue of approximately ₹17,238 crore, with major investments in a 6 GWh lithium-ion facility in Karnataka and a roadmap to ₹20,000 crore revenue within two to three years. Q4 FY25 profit fell 11% to ₹254 crore, attributed to rising raw material costs, yet it reaffirmed its focus on EV and reserve power segments.
In FY25, the company recorded operating revenue of ₹17,238 crore (up ~2.8%), EBITDA of ₹1,911 crore (+0.2%), and PAT of ₹800 crore (–9.3%). The growth was driven by industrial and automotive segments. Q4 FY25 saw standalone revenue of ₹4,159 crore (+4% YoY), with a PAT of ₹255 crore (11% down YoY), impacted by higher raw material costs and subdued margins in certain segments.
Key indicators show stable earnings: ROE ranging from 5–41% over five years, with last five-year average around 6–7%. The company maintains healthy net worth (~₹13,913 crore) and low debt. Dividend payouts have averaged around 20%, reflecting steady shareholder returns. Moderate margins and returns align with broader auto-ancillaries benchmarks.
FY25 EBITDA margin moderated to ~11.2% due to increased input costs. Q2 FY25 PAT declined ~14% to ₹233 crore due to higher expenses. However, replacement battery and UPS sectors posted double-digit revenue growth. Management confirmed continued demand across mobility and industrial core segments.
Over the last year, Exide's stock has declined ~32%, affected by cyclical pressures and raw material costs. However, it delivered ~181% return over the past three years, reflecting long-term investor interest in its transition to EV and energy segments.
The stock’s 52-week range sits between ₹328 and ₹620, indicating significant volatility but also suggesting recovery potential if fundamentals improve.
Currently priced around ₹385, Exide Industries is a ₹33,000 crore market-cap company. Its beta of about 1.1 reflects relatively higher price volatility influenced by commodity cost fluctuations and sectoral trends.
Leading market position in automotive and industrial battery sectors.
Diversified across lithium-ion, recycling and EV segments.
Healthy dividend payout and broad dealer network.
Margin pressure due to rising raw material costs.
Share price volatility following cyclical demand.
ROE remains moderate compared to industry peers.
P/E is approximately 41x to 65x. EPS grew to roughly ₹15–₹20 range. ROE varies—11% in FY25—with ROCE near double digits. Net worth stands at ~₹13,913 crore. Low debt levels support robust financial stability.
Consistent payouts around 20% signal shareholder-friendly management. The company maintains a moderate yield, rewarding long-term investors.
Promoter and promoter group hold a significant share, with institutional (FIIs/DIIs) and retail investors forming the remainder—a balanced ownership structure ensuring governance and liquidity.
Amara Raja: Strong in automotive batteries, similar scale.
Goldstar Power, PAE, Standard Batteries: Competitors in replacement and industrial segments.
Exide leads with scale, integrated operations and wide dealer reach.
Exide holds a market leadership position in India’s battery sector, strong in OEM and aftermarket supply. It complements its core offerings with recycling and lithium-ion expansions to diversify revenue and resilience.
Lithium-ion plant in Karnataka boosts EV linkage.
Target of ₹20,000 crore revenue by FY27.
Expansion in solar, telecom and industrial backup markets.
Raw material price volatility may squeeze margins.
Weak auto demand may impact replacement as well as OEM segments.
Execution risks in scaling up new plant capacities.
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Avik Kumar Roy serves as the Managing Director & CEO of Exide Industries.
Exide Industries is a publicly listed private company and not government-owned.
Exide Industries is listed on both NSE and BSE under the symbol ‘EXIDEIND’.
You can purchase Exide shares by placing orders through a demat account and broker via NSE/BSE platforms.
Each Exide Industries share Price has a face value of ₹1.
The company split its shares from ₹10 to ₹1 in 2006 and issued a bonus in 2003 on a 1:1 ratio.
Visit exideindustries.com and reach out to the investor relations section for queries.
Yes, through its annual reports, presentations, regulatory filings, and periodic earnings calls.
Yes, it features in indices such as BSE 500 and NSE’s auto-ancillaries segment.
Exide integrates battery manufacturing, recycling, and developing lithium-ion technology to serve automotive, industrial, energy storage and telecom clients through B2B and B2C models.
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