Exide Energy Solutions Appoints New MD & CEO, Invests ₹180 Crore
Exide Industries Limited's subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions (EESL), has appointed Mr. Pravin Ramchandra Saraf as its new MD & CEO, succeeding Mr. Mandar V Deo. EIL has also invested ₹180 crore in EESL on a rights basis, increasing its total investment to ₹4,202.23 crore. This investment supports EESL's greenfield battery manufacturing plant.
The change in leadership at a subsidiary and a substantial investment indicate strategic moves that could impact future performance, but the immediate financial impact is not drastic. The investment is for a subsidiary's project.
The appointment of a new MD & CEO and the significant equity investment in a subsidiary focused on future growth areas like EV batteries are positive developments for the company.
Exide Industries Limited (EIL) announced a change in Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) at its wholly-owned subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL), and a further equity investment in EESL.
Mr. Mandar V Deo has resigned as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of EESL, effective December 22, 2025. Following this, the Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC) and the Board of Directors (BOD) of EIL recommended the appointment of Mr. Pravin Ramchandra Saraf, currently an Executive Director at EIL, as the new MD & CEO of EESL. The Board of Directors of EESL formally accepted Mr. Deo's resignation and approved Mr. Saraf's appointment with immediate effect on December 22, 2025.
In a separate development on December 23, 2025, EIL has invested ₹1,80,00,00,000 (Rupees One hundred and eighty crore only) by subscribing to the equity share capital of EESL on a rights basis. This brings EIL's total investment in EESL to ₹4,202.23 crore. The shareholding percentage of EIL in EESL remains unchanged at 100% following this investment. EESL is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of lithium-ion battery cells, modules, and packs for India's electric vehicle market and stationary applications. The investment is intended to fund EESL's greenfield plant project in Bengaluru and meet its other funding requirements.
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