Ola Electric Reports Reduced Losses Amid Declining Revenue
Ola Electric has managed to cut its losses in the March quarter, even as its revenue continues to fall due to a slowdown in demand for electric scooters and growing competition in the market.
Under the leadership of Bhavish Aggarwal, the company reported a net loss of ₹500 crore for the January-March period. This is an improvement compared to a loss of ₹870 crore during the same period last year. However, the losses were slightly up from ₹487 crore in the previous quarter.
The company’s total expenses dropped significantly, nearly halving to ₹546 crore from ₹1,306 crore last year. Costs for materials used fell to ₹124 crore from ₹350 crore, and employee benefits also decreased to ₹58 crore from ₹99 crore.
Ola Electric faces stiff competition from other players like Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor, who have gained ground in India’s electric two-wheeler market over the last year. To combat this, Ola has been focusing on automation and improving its manufacturing processes, as well as streamlining its stores to manage costs better.
In a move aimed at strengthening its position, Ola Electric announced earlier this month that it plans to invest ₹2,000 crore in its electric vehicle and battery cell divisions. This investment will support local manufacturing and vertical integration.
For the March quarter, the total income for Ola Electric fell to ₹304 crore from ₹728 crore a year prior. Revenue specifically from operations also saw a decline, dropping to ₹265 crore from ₹611 crore.
Looking at the financial year 2025-26, the company reported a total income of ₹2,460 crore, down from ₹4,932 crore the previous year. The net loss for the year was reduced to ₹1,633 crore, compared to ₹2,276 crore the year before.
