This is to inform you that Exide Industries Limited (EIL) has invested Rs. 19 99 99 989/- by way of subscription to the equity share capital of its subsidiary Exide Leclanche Energy Private Limited (hereinafter referred as JVC) and as a result of which its total equity shareholding in JVC stands increased to 84.90%.The detailed disclosure required under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 ("LODR Regulations") is enclosed herewith