Exide Industries Q2 FY27 Financial & Operational Performance

Key Financial HighlightsRevenue Growth: Revenue from operations rose 21.3% YoY to ₹5,292 crore (compared to ₹4,364 crore in Q2 FY26), supported by strong double-digit expansion across core business segments. Profitability Surge: Consolidated net profit grew 65.3% YoY to ₹287 crore (up from ₹174 crore), reflecting heightened operational efficiency. EBITDA & Margins: EBITDA climbed 43.5% YoY to ₹561 crore, with margins expanding by 200 basis points to 11% (and standalone margins reaching 12.1%). Margin expansion was achieved through calibrated price increases and strict cost controls offsetting raw material inflation. Operational & Business Segment PerformanceBroad-Based Growth: The automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) business registered double-digit growth exceeding 25% YoY for the fourth consecutive ***** & Secondary Segments: The two- and four-wheeler replacement segments also delivered double-digit growth for the fourth straight quarter, backed by steady aftermarket demand. Home Inverters and Solar sectors recorded over 20% YoY growth for the second successive ***** Global Expansion: Exide signed a long-term strategic co-operation agreement with Germany’s ExCom Energy Solutions GmbH to expand its industrial battery and energy storage footprint across ***** drivers during the quarter included healthy underlying market demand, continued benefits from GST 2.0 reforms, and enhanced execution. While geopolitical factors keep input costs elevated and currency fluctuations impact raw material pricing benefits, management remains focused on margin preservation through proactive cost optimization and dynamic pricing models.