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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Investor Presentation Q1 FY27 CORE STRENGTH NEW ENERGY BUSINESS
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Table of Contents 01 Exide at a glance 02 Strategic Enablers 03 05 New Launches, Outreach & Digitization 06 Financial Performance 08 Growing Responsibly 04 Business Presence & Growth Levers 07 New Energy Business Summary
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Exide at a glance * Includes 2 plants of Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL) and 3 lead recycling plants of Chloride Metals Limited (CML) - wholly owned subsidiaries of Exide Industries Ltd. Trusted legacy 79 Years of legacy • Strong brand built over nearly 8 decades. • Profitable since inception. • Publicly listed since 1979. Product & operational strength 16 Manufacturing plants* • Portfolio spanning 2.5Ah - 20,200Ah. • 70+ countries served, pan-India sales & service footprint. • 5 global technical collaborations. Financial resilience Zero-Debt Balance sheet • Healthy liquidity and strong cash flows. • ICRA AAA/Stable & A1+ ratings. • Consistent dividends, long-term value focus.
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Strategic Enablers Efficient interplay of Network & OEM Connects, Integrated Manufacturing, Multi-application Portfolio & Innovation 01 Network & OEM connects 02 Integrated manufacturing 03 Multi-application portfolio 04 Innovation 120,000+ Network Touchpoints 16 Plants (incl. CML-3 & EESL-2) 2.5Ah - 20,200Ah Product Range 50 years R&D Centre Nationwide market reach, service network support access and customer loyalty. OEM relationships provide demand visibility & early access to new platforms. Integrated production, captive recycling and new- energy capacity strengthen resilience. Mobility, backup power, critical infrastructure and specialized applications. Global technical collaborations & in-house R&D support innovation, new product launches and speed to market. EESL: Exide Energy Solutions Limited | CML: Chloride Metals Limited
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Network & OEM Connects 01 Network & OEM connects 02 Integrated manufacturing 03 Multi-application portfolio 04 Innovation 120,000+ Network touchpoints across India Network depth • Rural outreach now spanning 18,000+ villages. • ~60 warehouses supporting faster fulfilment. • 1,200+ spare-part and accessories outlets. Service network • Batmobile doorstep service, the industry's only such offering, alongside Exide Home Service. • Digital warranty and diagnostics with real-time field service visibility. OEM relationships • 75+ leading automotive OEMs served. • Long-standing relationships supporting sustained business visibility.
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Integrated Manufacturing Core business New energy business 1 2 Multiple chemistries & form factors 3 Lithium-ion Cells, packs & modules manufacturing • Advanced chemistry cell manufacturing platform (Bengaluru) • Packs & Modules manufacturing at Prantij (Gujarat) • Rs. 4,902 Cr invested till date • Revenue generation from giga factory expected FY27 Investment & scale-up • Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) & Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) • Cylindrical & Prismatic form factors 1 Manufacturing Base • 11 Exide plants across key product categories. • Decades of scale, operational know-how & manufacturing efficiency. 2 Recycling Integration • 3 plants of Chloride Metals Limited (subsidiary) supporting raw material recovery • Circularity with input-cost control 3 Strategic Relevance • Stronger supply-chain • Quality control, better cost and sustainability 1 2 3 3 01 Network & OEM connects 02 Integrated manufacturing 03 Multi-application portfolio 04 Innovation
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Multi-application Portfolio New Energy Business Cells, Packs & Modules 01 Network & OEM connects 02 Integrated manufacturing 03 Multi-application portfolio 04 Innovation Automotive Applications Replacement and OEM requirements across 2W, 3W and 4W batteries. Solar Solutions Battery & backup solutions supporting rooftop solar and renewable energy applications. Inverter Batteries & UPS Power backup and reserve- power solutions for residential & commercial users. Industrial Portfolio spanning power projects, railways, telecom, traction, data center, submarine and others. Core Business Lithium-ion cells, packs & modules in cylindrical & prismatic formats for electric mobility and stationary storage.
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Core Business Innovation-led capabilities strengthening a diversified and resilient lead-acid business 01 Network & OEM connects 02 Integrated manufacturing 03 Multi-application portfolio 04 Innovation
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Innovation- Core Business Industrial & energy storage • SOLARNXT range expanded for renewable storage. • High-power front-terminal VRLA for critical backup. • Data centre portfolio across the 340W to 750W range. Mobility solutions • Advanced EFB for start-stop vehicles. • AGM batteries for premium OEM platforms. • Auxiliary batteries for EV and hybrid platforms. • EXIDE DARE, India's first SUV- ready battery. Specialized applications • Heavy-duty BCI batteries for mining and earthmoving. • JIS and DIN traction batteries, including Southeast Asian markets. • Specialised systems for naval submarines. Innovation • 37 registered designs and 752 registered trademarks. • CONCAST introduced for commercial vehicles and tractors. • Punch Grid scale-up: 90%+ of motorcycle batteries transitioned. 01 Network & OEM connects 02 Integrated manufacturing 03 Multi-application portfolio 04 Innovation 50 Years of R&D center (Kolkata) 4 Strategic global collaborations 4 NABL-accredited laboratories 100+ R&D team AGM: Absorbent Glass Mat | EFB: Enhanced Flooded Battery | CONCAST: Continuous Casting Technology
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Business Presence & Growth Levers
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Business Presence A broad installed base and expanding application set support multiple demand pools Replacement market Category leadership • Leader in the high-margin 2W, 3W and 4W replacement segment. • Backed by a pan-India sales and service network. Last mile connectivity Local mobility • Battery solutions for intra-city logistics, e-rickshaws and fleets. • Positioned for e-commerce and delivery fleet demand. Solar Renewable energy • End-to-end rooftop solutions across PV modules, inverters and batteries. • Integrated generation, conversion and storage for residential needs. Home inverters & batteries Power backup • Integrated rooftop solutions spanning batteries, inverters and system delivery. • Reliable backup for urban and rural households.
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Business Presence Qualification-led relationships, brand legacy, and application-specific engineering Infrastructure Critical applications • Energy solutions across railways and metro, traction and submarine. • Power and project applications nationwide. I-UPS Power backup • Industrial UPS batteries for critical power backup. • Supporting data centres, BFSI, IT, healthcare and commercial infrastructure. Auto OEM Preferred OEM partner • Advanced EFB, AGM and EV- auxiliary solutions for major SUVs, MUVs, top PVs and modern CVs. • 100% share of business on key new models with large OEMs. Exports Global presence • A diversified export footprint supported by technology partnerships and portfolio depth. • Presence in 70+ countries.
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Growth Levers: Pillars of Demand Acceleration Favourable regulatory and macroeconomic trends support medium to long -term growth opportunities 28% → 18% GST reduction Automotive expansion • Low Passenger Vehicle penetration (~40 Cars per 1,000 people) & rising affordability to drive demand. • Strong replacement cycle as the post-pandemic vehicle base matures. • Rural recovery & deeper upcountry reach. 40 GW MNRE Rooftop solar target, 2026 Solar power • GST cut from 12% to 5% to improve affordability. • 500 GW RE target by 2030 to drive structural demand. • ‘PM Surya Ghar’ scheme supporting rooftop solar adoption. Strong capex push Across public and private sector Infrastructure • Infra and industrial capex driving backup and motive-power demand. • Railway electrification supporting specialized battery applications. • Data centers emerging as a structural opportunity. • Logistics, warehousing & material handling expand motive-power demand.
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 New Launches, Outreach & Digitization
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 New Product Launches & Marketing Campaigns TVS Norton Home Inverters Magic & Star series 100% Share of Business Marketing Campaigns Digital Campaigns Cinema Campaigns Outdoor Campaigns
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Expanding Rural & Service Touchpoints Strengthening Service Network 1,600+ Exide Care outlets across India Service 1.0 Dealer enablement with diagnostic tools and streamlining warranty Rural Outreach 18k+ Presence in villages 250+ Rural meets during Q1 FY27 Engagement Activities Service 2.0 Direct customer support through WhatsApp, toll-free numbers and online channels Batmobile doorstep service (industry’s first such service) provide prompt support to customers.
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Digital at the Core of Transformation 1 Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Digitized workflows. • Route optimization, e-proof of delivery, e-sourcing & approvals. 2 Channel Partners • Partner portal and dealer finder. • Connectivity and faster information visibility. 3 Sales Force • AI-enabled analysis, invoice processing and visit planning. • Churn alerts and loyalty app for mechanics & electricians. • Launched ‘Exide Vantage’ for sales team 4 End Customer & Service • Digital warranty registration and technician allocation. • Support across WhatsApp, website & contact center. • Service 1.0- customer self- service Whatsapp bot • Service 2.0- Revamp on Salesforce Secure & Intelligent Operations5 • Exide GPT for faster business insights. • Warranty Diagnosis (Service)- AI reads 100% of battery test reports (Live) • AI recruiter & IT support to improve productivity. • AI led battery midtronics validation with ~99% accuracy
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 New Energy Business Building India’s advanced chemistry battery manufacturing platform
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Exide Energy Solutions Limited
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Industry Context India’s advanced chemistry battery demand to move from import-led to localisation-led Source: BCG & Industry Estimates 2026 ~25 GWh Current market Largely imported 2030 140–150 GWh Demand potential EV + stationary applications 60–70% demand from EVs Expected by 2030 Expected 2030 penetration* by selected end-markets 2026 2030E 1 Demand drivers • EV launches and consumer acceptance • Stationary applications shifting towards lithium-ion chemistry 2 Localisation advantage • Shorter working-capital cycle • Supply security and closer quality engagement • Potential policy support 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 3W 40%+ 55%+ 2W ~6–7% ~25-30% PV ~4% ~17-20% * Represents share of new vehicles CV ~2% ~10-15%
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Critical milestones achieved in Gigafactory Achieved • 100% utilities operationalised across 4 lines. • NMC cylindrical samples dispatched • LFP prismatic samples supplied for 3W & Telecom. • Completed key certifications, incl. BIS- IS 16046, IS 16893, IS 16085 & UN 38.3. Underway • Production stabilisation and yield improvement across lines. • Customer validation, homologation and OEM qualification. Next milestones • Customer testing, validation and homologation across target applications. • Revenue generation during FY27. Cylindrical Line Prismatic Line Prismatic Cells Cylindrical Cells NCM: Nickel Manganese Cobalt | LFP: Lithium Iron Phosphate | BIS: Bureau of Indian Standards
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Make in India: Locally made Lithium-ion cells 1 End-to-end product and solution offering • Multiple chemistries and form factors • Customisable solutions for EV and energy storage applications • Joint product development aligned with OEMs High focus on competitive costing • Strategic raw material sourcing partnerships • Automation and technology-led manufacturing efficiency Backed by global technology and quality processes • Technology partnership with a global lithium-ion cell player • Automated assembly and in-process quality checks Scalable operations to meet customer needs • Multi-line plant designed for scale-up • Leverage Exide’s market access and after-sales support ecosystem 2 3 4
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Financial Performance
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 4,510 5,305 Q1 FY26 Q1 FY27 Q1 FY27 Performance 548 655 Q1 FY26 Q1 FY27 EBITDA (Rs. in Cr.) and Margin (%) EBITDA margin (%) 19.5% Revenue (Rs. in Cr.) 17.6% PBT (Rs. in Cr.) and Margin (%) PBT margin (%) PAT (Rs. in Cr.) and Margin (%) PAT margin (%) 430 543 Q1 FY26 Q1 FY27 320 407 Q1 FY26 Q1 FY27 27.1% 26.4% 12.2% 12.4% 9.5% 10.2% 7.1% 7.7%
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Growing Responsibly
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 CSR: Touching Lives and Livelihoods Our 5 Core Pillars On-the-Ground Execution & Real-world Impact ~80% Beneficiaries of CSR Projects Projects Outreach 24 Districts 10 States in IndiaVulnerable Communities 4 lakhs+ On-the-ground execution driving tangible community upliftment.
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Sustainability: External Ratings & Recognitions S&P Global CSA 65 /100 Industry Mover 2026 Sustainability Yearbook TOP 5% Auto Components globally Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 S&P Global: Corporate Sustainability Assessment EcoVadis: Sustainability Rating Score - 67/100 75th percentile
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Governance & Accolades DIVIDEND PAYOUT ~16% Consistent value creation for shareholders B S R & Co. LLP Statutory Auditors Credit Rating Long-term ICRA AAA (Stable Outlook) ICRA A1+ Credit Rating Short-term AwardsGovernance Clean Energy Champion TVS Motor Most Valuable Partner Indus Towers British Safety Council Award 2025 ESG & EHS Standards India’s Most Sustainable Companies Award BW Businessworld Transformational Supply Chain Leaders India Supply Chain Awards DIVIDEND PAYOUT • ~44% Independent Board composition • Separate Chairman and MD position
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Summary • Trusted Make-in-India brand, built on decades of execution and resilience. • Leadership in the core business, sustained through economic cycles. • Investing in new-energy to serve India's evolving energy and mobility needs. • Prudent capital allocation with a strong balance sheet. • Confident of the opportunities ahead.
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Shareholding Pattern & Capital Market Information 29 Category Holding (in %) Promoters 46% Domestic Shareholders 43% Foreign Shareholders 11% Shareholding pattern (as on June 30, 2026) Promoters 46% DIIs 19% FIIs 11% Others 24% Market Cap: Rs. 37,655 Crores (as on 24th July 2026)
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 Our Leadership: Board of Directors Sridhar Gorthi Chairman and Independent Director R B Raheja Vice-Chairman & Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director Avik Roy Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal Director - Finance and Chief Financial Officer Surin Kapadia Independent Director Radhika Govind Rajan Independent Director Jaidit Singh Brar Independent Director Rajeev Khandelwal Executive Director Pravin Saraf Executive Director 29
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Exide Industries | Investor Presentation | Q1 FY27 In this document, we have disclosed forward-looking information to enable analysts and investors comprehend our prospects and take investment decisions. This document and other statements - written and oral - that we periodically make, contain forward-looking statements that set out anticipated results based on the management’s plans and assumptions. We cannot guarantee that these forward- looking statements will be realised, although we believe we have been prudent in our assumptions. The achievements of results are subject to risks, uncertainties and even inaccurate assumptions. Should known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialise, or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement or comparative assessments, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise. We accept no responsibility for any loss and/or damages, risks and/or liabilities, which may be incurred and/or suffered by any investor on account of or arising from the use of the information by investors. We make no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, as to the adequacy of such information for any intended purpose of the investors. Disclaimer
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