Lead prices further declined by 4.5% QoQ/ 3% YoY in 1QFY21 to Rs127/kg. EXIDE 1QFY21 results exceeded expectations at revenue/EBITDA/PAT as the weak volumes in auto OEMs was offset by better than expected growth in replacement segment. Going forward also we believe stronger growth in replacement segment (~65% of industry) coupled with recovery of industrial battery demand will offset subdued volumes from auto OEMs. Consequently, favorable mix along with benign RM should help ~50bp margin expansion in...