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Ola Electric Q2 revenue slumps 39% to Rs 421 crore, losses narrow
The company said it has stopped orders from its direct-to-consumer stores on November 1, and plans to close them by December. The company, which had announced a pivot to a dealership model in August, now has 255 dealer partners operating over 300 stores, it said in the shareholder letter.
Ola Electric says demand outstrips supply, targets 25,000 vehicles in December
Ola Electric Mobility is experiencing high demand for its electric two-wheelers, causing supply constraints. The company plans to ramp up production to approximately 25,000 vehicles by December. Despite these plans, recent losses were reported along with a decline in consolidated revenue from operations. Ola Electric has significantly reduced its borrowings and expects to generate free cash flow soon.
Ola Electric Q2 Results: Loss narrows YoY to Rs 362 crore, revenue falls 39%
Ola Electric Q2 Results: The electric two-wheeler maker's revenue from operations fell 39% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 421 crore from Rs 690 crore in the year-ago quarter.
Toyota will soon launch a kei pickup truck in the US, but can you drive it in your state?
Toyota's new kei truck is set to debut in the United States market soon. Despite its unique features, various states have specific registration rules and limitations. Some states allow these trucks without restrictions, while others impose significant road limits. Certain regions completely bar kei trucks from registration and road use. Prospective owners should research their state's regulations before making a purchase decision.
Lenskart, Meesho deliver gains of nearly $400 million for SoftBank Vision funds
Lenskart saw returns of $273 million, the highest among the Vision funds' listed investments, while Meesho gained $121 million, according to SoftBank's earnings presentation released on Tuesday. The gains come as SoftBank continues to monetise its Indian investments, having sold shares worth more than Rs 9,300 crore in Lenskart and Meesho since June.
Delhi’s Diwali pollution started before the fireworks. What five years of action have achieved
Delhi’s air was already severely polluted before Diwali, with average PM2.5 levels in the week before the festival reaching 236 micrograms per cubic metre, nearly double the 2025 level, according to CSE. The findings suggest firecrackers and stubble burning worsen an existing crisis rather than create it, with vehicles, industry, construction, waste burning and pollution from neighbouring NCR districts keeping baseline pollution high.
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Ola Electric shares jump 7% ahead of Q2 results, extends EV-policy rally
Ola Electric shares have rallied 9% in two sessions, adding over Rs 1,400 crore to the company's market value after the Centre made EVs its preferred choice for government staff-car procurement. Investors are now awaiting the electric two-wheeler maker's Q2 results for signs of a recovery in its business.
Vietnam’s Green SM set for Bengaluru debut by December, ruffling ride-hailing market
Senior government officials said Karnataka has granted Green SM an aggregator licence under the Karnataka On-demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016, after the company fulfilled all regulatory requirements.
India will need additional 25,000 EV fast chargers in next 3 years: Exicom CEO
India is projected to require an increased number of DC fast chargers to support electric vehicle sales growth. An estimate suggests that around 25,000 more chargers will be needed over the next three years. This requirement accounts for the expected growth in passenger vehicles, buses, and trucks. Exicom Tele-Systems has supplied a significant number of charging stations and aims for ongoing growth in this sector.
Centre's EV push puts electric mobility stocks in the fast lane; M&M, Ola Electric lead rally with gains of up to 5%
Electric mobility stocks rallied on Wednesday after the Centre made EVs the default choice for government staff-car procurement and doubled the price ceiling for electric cars to Rs 20 lakh. M&M led the gains, followed by Ola Electric, Hyundai Motor India and TVS Motor Company.
Tata Motors partners with Finzo EV Solutions to make electric commercial vehicles more accessible
Tata Motors has entered into a partnership with Finzo EV Solutions to offer financing options. These options include quick loan disbursements and flexible repayment plans for customers. The agreement also features a 25 percent assured buyback guarantee to enhance vehicle resale value. This initiative aims to support the transition to electric mobility for commercial vehicle users in India.
Jaguar Land Rover to launch its first electric vehicles in key growth market India in 2027: MD
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will enter India's luxury electric vehicle market in 2027 with the Range Rover Electric and Range Rover Sport Electric. The company will also launch the new Jaguar GT next year. JLR India plans to initially import the EVs to test demand, expand its retail network to 40 outlets and capitalise on India's growing premium car market.
Force Motors to launch electric Traveller platform and ambulance by 2027, investing ₹3000 cr in EV technology
Force Motors intends to launch an electric version of the Traveller platform in the first quarter of 2027. An electric ambulance is expected to be among the initial offerings of this new vehicle. Development and testing of these vehicles are currently being conducted with the Automotive Research Association of India. The company is making significant investments in manufacturing capacity and electrification initiatives for its vehicles.
Vehicle registrations fall 24% in October on high base
Registrations of vehicles in October experienced a significant decline compared to the previous year's records. This drop was largely due to an earlier festive season that drove higher demand last year. Despite the decrease, certain vehicle segments like electric vehicles showed remarkable growth in registrations. The upcoming Dhanteras and Diwali festivities are expected to positively impact sales this month. Dealers remain cautiously optimistic about demand, especially in rural markets.
Electric vehicle sales jump 45% to 3,54,625 units in October, led by e-two wheelers and burgeoning demand
Electric vehicle sales in India experienced significant growth in October, reaching 354,625 units. E-two-wheeler sales contributed most, totaling 224,064 units this year. There was also a notable increase in e-passenger vehicles, with volumes rising to 37,049 units. Electric three-wheelers grew to 88,570 units, continuing the overall upward trend in the EV market. The report indicates that demand continues to exceed supply due to rising fuel prices.
Delhi vehicle registrations hit 2026 high ahead of Diwali
Vehicle registrations in Delhi rose by 8.67% month-on-month to reach 91,153 in October 2023. Two-wheelers constituted a large percentage of the registrations, while car registrations saw a sharper month-on-month increase. The festive season, especially around Dhanteras and Diwali, influenced buying trends significantly this year. Electric vehicle registrations also grew substantially, indicating a shift towards sustainable transport. November's data will be critical in understanding ongoing vehicle purchase trends.
ET Graphics: EVs hit double-digit sales share in 2026, but three-wheelers remain the biggest growth engine
Electric vehicles accounted for 11.2% of India's vehicle sales in October, their lowest share since May, but the broader adoption trend remains strong. EVs made up 10.7% of sales so far in 2026, against 8% in 2025. Three-wheelers continue to lead adoption, while businesses are switching faster.
Mercedes plans bigger India play with greater localisation of parts
Mercedes-Benz plans to increase its local manufacturing efforts while expanding its supplier base in India. The luxury carmaker expects to achieve record annual sales if the current trend continues. Ola Kallenius, the global chairman, highlighted the potential for Indian suppliers to support global operations. The company has committed an additional investment of ₹200 crore, raising total investments to ₹3,200 crore.
Indian car buyers trade up selectively as CNG, EVs gain ground over fuel; SUV growth reshapes price ladder
Indian passenger vehicle sales have shown a pronounced shift towards higher price bands and alternative fuel options. The ₹12 lakh-20 lakh segment grew significantly, while lower segments experienced a slight decline. Petrol vehicle registrations decreased, with CNG and electric vehicles gaining market share. Compact SUVs have become increasingly popular, reflecting changes in consumer preferences and technology advancements.
EV maker Eka plans production in line with infra readiness
Eka Mobility, a Pune-based electric vehicle maker, is facing delays with electric bus deliveries due to charging infrastructure issues. The company can only deliver around 2,000 electric buses from an order book of approximately 11,000 over the next two years. Depot readiness takes about a year as state transport needs to establish necessary infrastructure. Chairman Sudhir Mehta suggested that the government should separate depot development from bus procurement.
Fintechs fortify cyber defences; Logistics cos in the speed lane
Happy Monday! Fintechs are stepping up security as AI-powered cyberattacks become more sophisticated. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Electric car sales nearly double in October
Electric car sales in India nearly doubled year-on-year to 35,777 units in October, taking their share of passenger vehicle sales to 7% from 3.2% a year earlier. Tata Motors led with a 40.7% market share, followed by Mahindra at 23.7%, as high fuel prices and expanding charging infrastructure supported demand.
Electric two-wheeler sales hit record 2.24 lakh units in October on festive demand, new models
TVS Motor retained its leadership in October, nearly doubling registrations to 60,433 units and expanding its market share to 27% from 20.6% in the same month last year. Hero MotoCorp also gained ground, with its share rising to 13.4% from 10.9%, while Bajaj Auto maintained its market share at nearly 22%.
Hero MotoCorp to increase EV capacity to 80,000 units per month by Q2 FY28
By the end of March, Hero MotoCorp intends to enhance the production capacity of its Vida electric two-wheelers from 30,000 to 45,000 units monthly. Furthermore, forecasts suggest a potential increase to over 80,000 units by the second quarter of FY28. The surge in electric two-wheeler demand has led to reduced dealer stocks, prompting a wave of capacity expansions among major manufacturers to meet this growing need.
Ola Electric’s Rs 1,000-crore rights issue fully subscribed ahead of closing date
The rights issue, which opened on Thursday, will close on October 30. Shareholders could sell or transfer their rights entitlement in the market until October 26. The company finalised the terms of the issue earlier this month, setting the price at Rs 27 per share, a 26% discount to its market value.
Cognizant eyes Sarvam stake; Ather aims for higher market share
Happy Wednesday! Cognizant has held discussions to invest in homegrown AI startup Sarvam. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
SoftBank sold 1.2% stake in Ola Electric between January-October
The investor also sold rights entitlements to subscribe to an additional 1.12 crore shares, according to a disclosure filed with the stock exchanges. Ola Electric is in the process of raising Rs 1,000 crore through a rights issue of partly paid-up equity shares.
SoftBank sells 1.21 crore Ola Electric rights entitlements as EV maker seeks to raise Rs 1,000 crore
SoftBank sold nearly 28% of its Ola Electric rights entitlements over two sessions as the company launched a Rs 1,000-crore rights issue. Meanwhile, Motilal Oswal entities applied for 2.39 crore shares amid declining revenue and persistent losses.
Ola Electric shares dip 5% after Goldman Sachs downgrades stock to Sell. Here’s why
Ola Electric shares fell sharply on Friday after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to Sell from Neutral and cut its target price to Rs 23, implying a 28% downside. The brokerage lowered its FY27-FY29 revenue estimates by up to 10%, citing prolonged operating losses and challenges in sustaining market share.
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