Exide Industries Appoints New MD & CEO for Subsidiary, Invests ₹180 Crore
Exide Industries Limited appointed Mr. Pravin Ramchandra Saraf as MD & CEO of its subsidiary EESL, succeeding Mr. Mandar V Deo. EIL also invested ₹180 crore in EESL on a rights basis, increasing its total investment to ₹4,202.23 crore. EESL is focused on lithium-ion battery manufacturing.
The appointment of a new MD & CEO for a material subsidiary and a significant equity infusion of ₹180 crore are important developments that could impact the subsidiary's strategic direction and operational execution. The ongoing investment in EESL's battery manufacturing capabilities is a key strategic initiative for Exide Industries.
The announcement involves a change in leadership at a subsidiary and a routine equity investment to fund ongoing projects. While positive for the subsidiary's growth, the leadership change itself is a neutral event from a broader corporate perspective.
Exide Industries Limited (EIL) has announced changes in the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL), and a significant equity investment.
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 and the Board of Directors of Exide Industries Limited 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 accepted Mr. Deo's resignation and approved Mr. Saraf's appointment with immediate effect on December 22, 2025.
In a separate development, Exide Industries Limited has invested ₹1,800,000,000 (Rupees one hundred and eighty crore only) in EESL on a rights basis, subscribing to the equity share capital. This investment brings Exide Industries' total investment in EESL to ₹4,202.23 crore. The company's shareholding percentage 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 the electric vehicle market and stationary applications, and this investment is intended to fund its greenfield plant project in Bengaluru.
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