In the next six months, Exide will be coming up with a lithium-ion variant of the same e-rickshaw which will be priced higher than the existing one
Given the slight increase in lead prices over the last month, the ability of the company to maintain margins will depend on the extent of hikes it takes
Exide is banking on its partnerships, and deals with vehicle makers for sales
Higher raw material costs and pricing pressures might pose risks to margin improvement