<h1>Net profit rise for Exide Industries signals improved operational efficiency and continued investment in lithium-ion capacity.</h1> Exide Industries reported a year-on-year consolidated net profit increase for Q1FY'26 driven by higher revenues and improved operating efficiencies; consolidated revenue and profit before tax rose, standalone EBITDA margin improved due to better price realisation, favourable product mix and cost optimisation, and the company continued capital investment in its lithium-ion cell manufacturing subsidiary with a greenfield facility expected to begin production by end of FY'26.