Exide Industries (EXIDEIND) Share Price Rises 4.96% to Rs 355.50 Today
- October 28, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Exide Industries Share Price rose 4.96% on 28 October 2026. The stock was trading at Rs 355.50 as of 10:22:56 AM IST, against a previous close of Rs 338.70, a gain of Rs 16.80 per share. At this level the market capitalisation of Exide Industries stands at Rs 28,645.00 crore, according to latest Univest data.
Exide Industries operates in the Batteries industry within the Automobile & Ancillaries sector. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. That leaves the numbers to tell the story: where the stock sits inside today’s range, how its valuation compares with the industry, and what the reported ratios say about the business behind the share price rise.
Exide Industries Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 355.5 |
| Previous Close | Rs 338.7 |
| Today's Move | Rs 16.8 (+4.96%) |
| Open | Rs 341.2 |
| High | Rs 357 |
| Low | Rs 338.7 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 28,645 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Exide Industries Ltd. (EXIDEIND) rose to Rs 355.5 from the previous close of Rs 338.7, a move of Rs 16.8 or 4.96%. The stock opened at Rs 341.2, reached a high of Rs 357, recorded a low of Rs 338.7.
Exide Industries Share Price Today stands at Rs 355.50, up Rs 16.80 or 4.96% from the previous close of Rs 338.70. The stock opened at Rs 341.20, touched a low of Rs 338.70 and a high of Rs 357.00. The day low is exactly the previous close, so the stock has not traded below the prior level at any point so far, and the last traded price sits Rs 1.50 below the day’s high.
The price table under this heading lists each level. The open of Rs 341.20 was Rs 2.50 above the previous close, and from there the stock added a further Rs 14.30 to reach Rs 355.50. The day’s range from Rs 338.70 to Rs 357.00 is Rs 18.30 wide, and the current price sits in the upper part of it.
Because the trading session was still open when this Exide Industries Share Price Update was written, these levels can change as trading continues. The 4.96% move is the verified fact of the day, and this article does not guess at a reason for it. What the price data establishes is the size of the move and its position inside the range.
A rising price tells only part of the story, so the next step is to look at the ratios that describe the business itself. The fundamentals below show how the valuation and returns behind the Exide Industries stock price rise compare with the industry.
Exide Industries Ltd. (EXIDEIND) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 28,645 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 30.9x |
| P/B Ratio | 2.02x |
| ROE | 6.18% |
| ROCE | 9.04% |
| EPS | Rs 10.96 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 167.71 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.59% |
Exide Industries Ltd. (EXIDEIND) fundamental metrics show P/E 30.9x, P/B 2.02x, ROE 6.18%, ROCE 9.04%. Read together, these ratios describe the company’s position rather than a recommendation.
Exide Industries Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 28,645 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 30.9x, P/B at 2.02x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 6.18% and ROCE of 9.04%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 10.96, book value per share of Rs 167.71, dividend yield of 0.59%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 22.6x, median ROE of 13.07%, median ROCE of 16.85%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Automobile & Ancillaries |
| Industry | Batteries |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 30.9x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 22.6x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 22.63x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 12.36x to 40.09x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 2.02x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.83x |
| Company ROE | 6.18% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 13.07% |
| Company ROCE | 9.04% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 16.85% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 28,645 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 425.33 crore |
Exide Industries Ltd. (EXIDEIND) operates in the Automobile & Ancillaries sector, within the Batteries industry.
Exide Industries Ltd. (EXIDEIND) has a P/E ratio of 30.9x, which is above the benchmark median of 22.6x, a difference of +36.73%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.
Exide Industries Ltd. (EXIDEIND) has a ROE of 6.18%, which is below the benchmark median of 13.07%, a difference of -52.72%. Exide Industries Ltd. (EXIDEIND) has a ROCE of 9.04%, which is below the benchmark median of 16.85%, a difference of -46.35%.
Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HBL Engineering Ltd. | HBLENGINE | 21,104.24 | 27.97 | 9.39 | 44.06 | 58.3 |
| Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd. | ARE&M | 12,708.37 | 14.15 | 1.57 | 11.57 | 15.73 |
| Eveready Industries India Ltd. | EVEREADY | 2,160.63 | 12.36 | 3.34 | 31.64 | 23.95 |
| High Energy Batteries (India) Ltd. | HIGHENE | 495.92 | 29.23 | 4.26 | 14.58 | 19.33 |
| CLN ENERGY LIMITED | CLN | 464.54 | 22.6 | 4.9 | 23.96 | 31.85 |
Exide Industries Ltd. (EXIDEIND) has a P/E ratio of 30.9x compared with the displayed peer median of 22.6x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. Its ROE of 6.18% compares with a peer median of 23.96% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 9.04% versus the displayed peer median of 23.95%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Exide Industries Ltd. (EXIDEIND) has a market capitalisation of Rs 28,645 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.
Why Investors Are Watching Exide Industries
- Price action: the stock rose 4.96% to Rs 355.50 from a previous close of Rs 338.70 and trades in the upper part of its day range.
- Valuation: a P/E of 30.90 compares with an industry median of 22.60, while the P/B of 2.02 compares with a median of 1.83.
- Returns: ROE of 6.18% and ROCE of 9.04% sit below the industry medians of 13.07% and 16.85%.
- Per-share data: EPS of Rs 10.96, book value of Rs 167.71 and a dividend yield of 0.59% give the base for the valuation multiples.
- Sector position: market capitalisation of Rs 28,645.00 crore is the largest in a 12-company group with a median of Rs 425.33 crore.
About Exide Industries
Exide Industries Ltd. is a company in the Batteries industry, part of the Automobile & Ancillaries sector. Battery businesses sit in the part of the economy that supplies energy storage products used across vehicles and other applications.
This note therefore sticks to the sector and industry classification and the reported ratios. For Exide Industries company news and later financial results, readers can follow the stock page on Univest.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Exide Industries share price rising today?
Ans. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. The stock traded at Rs 355.50, up 4.96% from the previous close of Rs 338.70, with market capitalisation at Rs 28,645.00 crore.
What is the Exide Industries share price today?
Ans. Exide Industries share price was last at Rs 355.50 as of 28 October 2026 at 10:22:56 AM IST. That is a gain of Rs 16.80, or 4.96%, over the previous close of Rs 338.70.
What is the market capitalisation of Exide Industries?
Ans. Exide Industries market cap stands at Rs 28,645.00 crore at the current price of Rs 355.50. The industry median across 12 companies is Rs 425.33 crore, so the company sits well above that median.
What is the P/E ratio of Exide Industries?
Ans. The P/E ratio of Exide Industries is 30.90. The industry median is 22.60 and the average is 22.63, so the multiple sits above both. The range across 9 companies with a P/E runs from 12.36 to 40.09.
What are the ROE and ROCE of Exide Industries?
Ans. Exide Industries reports ROE of 6.18% and ROCE of 9.04%. The industry median ROE is 13.07% and median ROCE is 16.85%, so both returns sit below the benchmark medians for the same industry.
What are the EPS and book value of Exide Industries?
Ans. EPS is Rs 10.96 and book value per share is Rs 167.71. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share. The stock trades at a P/B ratio of 2.02.
Does Exide Industries pay a dividend?
Ans. According to latest Univest data, the dividend yield of Exide Industries is 0.59%. Dividend yield is historical data relating the payout to the current price, and it is not a guarantee of any future payout by the company.
How does Exide Industries compare with its peers?
Ans. Exide Industries has a P/E of 30.90 against peers between 12.36 and 29.23, and ROE of 6.18% against peers between 11.57% and 44.06%. Its market cap of Rs 28,645.00 crore is above each of the five peers shown.
Track Exide Industries Share Price on Univest
Use Exide Industries Ltd. (EXIDEIND) live share-price page, Univest top gainers screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top-gainers lists and related market analysis.
Univest lets users track the live Exide Industries Share Price, fundamental ratios such as P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE, 52-week levels and wider market insights in one place. The stock page carries the latest price, day range and valuation metrics, and the Univest peer pages make it simple to compare Exide Industries with other Batteries names. All of this is information, not advice.
