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Exide Industries reported a subdued financial performance for Q4 FY24-25 with consolidated net profit falling 11% year-on-year to Rs.254.60 crore, largely due to input cost inflation. Revenue from operations grew 4% to Rs.4,159.42 crore, supported by strong momentum in the mobility aftermarket and solar businesses.
The company’s EBITDA dropped to Rs.467 crore in the quarter from Rs.516 crore a year earlier, as margins were pressured by rising prices of raw materials such as antimony. EBITDA margin declined to 11.2%.
For the full year, Exide delivered a net profit of Rs.1,076.93 crore, up 3% from the previous year, while cash flow from operations reached Rs.1,298 crore. The board declared a dividend of Rs.2 per share and approved an additional investment of up to Rs.1,200 crore in its wholly owned subsidiary Exide Energy Solutions Ltd.
Net profit declined to Rs.254.60 crore in Q4 FY25, down 11% year-on-year due to high raw material costs.
Revenue from operations rose to Rs.4,159.42 crore, a 4% increase supported by robust aftermarket and solar business demand.
EBITDA for the quarter fell to Rs.467 crore with margins impacted by rising prices of materials such as antimony.
The board declared a dividend of Rs.2 per share for the year, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.
The company announced a Rs.1,200 crore investment in Exide Energy Solutions Ltd for its lithium-ion cell manufacturing plant.
Exide highlighted strong demand from the replacement market across two-wheeler and four-wheeler segments. The solar and industrial UPS businesses also posted double-digit growth, supported by government-led solarisation programmes and power backup demand in key sectors.
Home UPS demand remained weak due to unseasonal weather and a high base. Auto OEM sales were also lower during the quarter, but industrial infra demand saw a sequential improvement.
The board acknowledged the retirement of long-time CFO Asish Kumar Mukherjee and approved the appointment of Manoj Kumar Agarwal as the new Director-Finance and CFO from 1 May 2025. The company reiterated its zero-debt status, strong liquidity, and strategic focus on expanding into advanced energy solutions.
Despite margin pressure, Exide is expected to benefit from long-term demand growth in EVs, solar, and industrial segments. The company's entry into lithium-ion cell manufacturing through its subsidiary is viewed as a future-focused initiative aligned with the country's energy transition goals.
Analysts remain positive on Exide’s strategic positioning and expect margins to stabilise once raw material prices ease. Investors will closely watch execution timelines and profitability metrics from the lithium-ion investment as well as margin improvement in core segments.
Metric | Q4 FY25 | Q4 FY24 | FY25 | FY24 |
Revenue from operations (Rs. crore) | 4,159.42 | 4,009.39 | 16,588.11 | 16,029.19 |
Other income (Rs. crore) | 16.05 | 3.43 | 96.16 | 84.54 |
Total income (Rs. crore) | 4,175.47 | 4,012.82 | 16,684.27 | 16,113.73 |
EBITDA (Rs. crore) | 467 | 516 | – | – |
EBITDA margin (%) | 11.2 | – | – | – |
Profit before tax (Rs. crore) | 342.99 | 381.94 | 1,441.48 | 1,409.88 |
Net profit (PAT) (Rs. crore) | 254.60 | 283.75 | 1,076.93 | 1,052.96 |
Total comprehensive income (Rs. cr) | 758.99 | 181.59 | 1,475.10 | 2,097.49 |
Earnings per share (Rs.) | 3.00 | 3.34 | 12.67 | 12.39 |
Dividend per share (Rs.) | 2.00 | – | 2.00 | – |
Cash flow from operations (Rs. cr) | – | – | 1,298 | – |
CAPEX in EESL (Rs. crore) | 1,200 (planned) | – | – | – |
Source: Exide Industries Ltd board meeting outcome and Q4 FY25 financial disclosures
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