Exide Industries Ltd (EXIDEIND) Q2FY26 Concall Summary - Sep-2025 Qtr
Performance Overview
- The company reported a modest 1.3% growth in H1, with Q1 growing at 5% but Q2 slowing to 2.1%. This slowdown was primarily attributed to distributors and retailers destocking in anticipation of GST rate reductions, which led to conscious production cuts in August and September.
- Despite the top-line pressure, the company demonstrated strong financial discipline by generating an incremental cash flow of over INR 500 crores through efficient working capital management, particularly by reducing inventory levels.
- The domestic auto replacement market remained robust, with both 4-wheeler and 2-wheeler segments showing strong double-digit growth in H1. The company is optimistic about a rebound in OEM demand in H2, driven by GST benefits.
- The company's lithium-ion cell manufacturing project is nearing completion, with equipment installation and commissioning almost finished. The total equity investment in its subsidiary, Exide Energy, has reached INR 3,947 crores, with production expected to commence towards the end of FY26.
- Operating profitability was impacted by sustained pressure from input material costs, which the company has not yet fully passed on to consumers. Price correction plans were paused post the GST rate cut announcement to avoid sending mixed signals to the market.
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