Exponent Energy, a company founded in 2020 by former Ather Energy executives Arun Vinayak and Sanjay Balyal, has introduced India’s first 1MW rapid charging system for electric buses and plans to launch a 1.5MW system for electric vehicles later in the year. The technology supports a 15-minute rapid charge and offers a 3000-cycle battery life using cost-effective lithium-ion cells. The company has expanded its operations across India, including in Delhi NCR, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Hyderabad, with over 1,700 EVs using its technology and more than 3.5 lakh rapid charging sessions completed. Exponent Energy has raised $44.6 million in funding from investors including Lightspeed, Eight Roads Ventures, YourNest VC, 3one4 Capital, AdvantEdge VC, and the family office of Dr. Pawan Munjal, Chairman and CEO of Hero MotoCorp. The announcement follows BYD’s introduction of a 1MW charging system for cars in China.

Exponent Inc. reported Q2 2025 earnings with revenue growth and an earnings per share (EPS) beat, but its stock price fell 0.7% post-earnings due to concerns over declining billable hours and employee utilization rates. The company maintains strong fundamentals with a healthy balance sheet.

Exponent reported flat revenues in Q2 2025, driven by disciplined execution and resilience amid dynamic market conditions. Growth in dispute-related activities across construction, automotive, and medical device sectors, along with proactive utility risk management, offset softer demand in chemical regulatory work. EBITDA declined 7% to $37 million due to lower utilization, increased operating expenses, and reduced miscellaneous income. Reactive engagements (litigation-related) grew 7% YoY, while proactive risk management in the utility sector showed similar growth.

Exponent Inc's stock reached a 52-week low of $72.40, marking a 31.29% year-to-date decline. Despite a strong financial position with a 3.32 liquidity ratio and $3.68B valuation, the company's stock price fell amid market challenges. Q1 2025 results exceeded expectations with $145.5M revenue and $0.52 EPS, though net income dropped 4% to $26.7M. The company plans to expand its workforce by 4% and focus on AI-driven infrastructure.

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