Bhavish Aggarwal: News
Bhavish Aggarwal mulls Ola's IP transfer: Why are investors worried?
Ola's founder, Bhavish Aggarwal, is planning to transfer the IP rights of the Ola brand from ANI Technologies to a holding company owned by his family office.
Bhavish Aggarwal's Krutrim AI seeks $300M funding
Krutrim AI, an artificial intelligence venture founded by Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal, is said to be in talks to raise $300 million in a new round of funding.
Kunal Kamra's controversial moments: From 'gaddar' jibe to Brahmin-Baniya affair
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has once again landed himself in a controversy, this time for calling Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a "gaddar" (traitor) at a recent performance in Mumbai.
Ola Electric's subsidiary facing insolvency petitions from vendors
Ola Electric Technologies, a subsidiary of Ola Electric Mobility Ltd, is facing insolvency petitions from two vehicle registration service providers.
Ola Electric's shares down 4% today: Here we decode why
Ola Electric, a leading name in the electric two-wheeler space, has seen its stock price tumble.
Ola joins hands with Lenovo to build India's biggest supercomputer
Ola, the parent company of Krutrim AI, has partnered with Lenovo to build India's largest supercomputer.
Bhavish Aggarwal pulls a Musk, mandates weekly reports from employees
Ola Group's founder Bhavish Aggarwal has launched a new initiative called 'Kya Chai Raha Hai?' (What's going on?) in a bid to improve transparency and accountability in his companies.
Ola Electric is firing over 1,000 employees to curb losses
Ola Electric is laying off over 1,000 employees and contract workers, as per Bloomberg. The move comes as the company attempts to curb its growing losses.
Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal to invest ₹2,000cr in AI start-up Krutrim
Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal has announced a whopping ₹2,000 crore investment in his AI start-up, Krutrim. He has also pledged another ₹10,000 crore for the project by next year.
Ola launches Gen 3 EVs with up to 320km range
Ola Electric has launched its new Gen 3 electric scooter range. The new lineup features the S1 Pro, S1 Pro+, and the more affordable S1 X and S1 X+.
Ola Electric gets 3rd CCPA notice over consumer complaints
Leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ola Electric has confirmed receiving a third notice from the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA).
Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal to sell $100M Ola stake: Report
Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal is said to be mulling over the sale of his $100 million stake in ride-hailing service Ola.
Bhavish Aggarwal's Krutrim offering cloud credits worth ₹10,000 to IITians
Krutrim, an AI start-up founded by Bhavish Aggarwal in 2023, has announced a major initiative to support AI innovation across all IIT campuses.
Bhavish Aggarwal's Ola to offer 10-minute food deliveries via ONDC
Under the leadership of Co-Founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, Ola Cabs has entered India's fast-growing quick food delivery segment.
Ola Electric expanding from 800 to 4,000 stores by year-end
Ola Electric has announced an ambitious plan to expand its retail network from the current 800 stores to a staggering 4,000 by December 20. That's a five-fold increase in just three weeks.
Ola's new e-scooters, with removable batteries, start at just ₹40k!
Ola Electric has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of the S1 Z and Gig series of electric scooters.
Ola Electric teases its first scooter with swappable battery
Ola Electric is all set to disrupt the last-mile mobility segment with its upcoming electric scooter.
Ola Electric to lay off 500 employees in restructuring move
Ola Electric is preparing to lay off over 500 employees across different roles as part of a restructuring plan, according to Moneycontrol.
Ola Electric close to achieving profitability, says CEO Bhavish Aggarwal
Ola Electric, a major player in India's electric vehicle (EV) space, is moving closer to profitability.
Bouncers at Ola service centers? Kunal Kamra makes shocking claim
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has once again targeted Ola Electric, this time over the alleged presence of bouncers at its service centers.
Bhavish Aggarwal-led Krutrim AI's business head Ravi Jain steps down
Ravi Jain, the business head of artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Krutrim AI, has resigned after a three-year-long stint.
'Sit quiet': Bhavish Aggarwal on Kunal Kamra's Ola scooter criticism
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and comedian Kunal Kamra are engaged in a public dispute, over the service center situation of Ola's electric scooters.
Ola Electric initiates 'Network Partner Program' to boost EV adoption
Ola Electric, a prominent player in the electric scooter market, has launched its 'Network Partner Program.' This initiative aims to extend the electric vehicle (EV) revolution into tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
Ola Electric's shares to be in limelight tomorrow: Here's why
Shares of Ola Electric are set to attract significant attention tomorrow, as the company's share lock-in period concludes.
Ola Electric shares surge 18% as company enters e-motorcycle segment
Ola Electric, a prominent player in India's electric two-wheeler industry, has witnessed a significant rise in its share value.
Ola's Krutrim to launch 'India's first AI chip' by 2026
Krutrim, the artificial intelligence (AI) division of Ola, has announced its ambitious plan to manufacture a series of chips named Bodhi for AI, Sarv for General Compute, and Ojas for Edge.
What is Ola Bharat Cell?
Ola Electric has unveiled its innovative battery technology, called 'Bharat Cell.'
Ola integrates Krutrim AI into its EVs, cab services
Ola has announced the integration of Krutrim AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, into its electric scooters and cab services.
Robots to handle dark stores in Ola's quick commerce plan
Ola, a prominent player in the ride-hailing industry, is preparing to make its mark in the quick commerce sector.
Ola Electric's IPO oversubscribed 4.25 times on final day
Ola Electric's initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed 4.25 times today, the final day of bidding.
Ola Electric IPO fully subscribed but GMP hints lacklustre debut
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Ola Electric, India's leading electric two-wheeler brand, was fully subscribed on the second day of bidding.
Ola Electric IPO: Bhavish Aggarwal could become richer by ₹288cr
Ola Electric, under the leadership of Bhavish Aggarwal, is preparing to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on August 2.
Ola Electric's battery man makes more than the boss
Hyun Shik Park, a seasoned battery manufacturing expert with over three decades of experience at LG, has emerged as the highest-paid executive at Ola Electric in FY24.
Ola Electric IPO: This investor is set for 800% returns
Ola Electric, India's leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, is gearing up for its much-anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) of over ₹6,100 crore.
MapMyIndia accuses Ola of copying data to develop Ola Maps
CE Info Systems, the parent company of MapMyIndia, has accused Ola Electric of illegally copying data to develop its recently launched Ola Maps.
Ola Electric reveals IPO price band, aims to raise ₹6,100cr
Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer, Ola Electric, has set the price band for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) at ₹72-76.
Ola Electric to launch its ₹5,500cr IPO on August 2
Ola Electric is set to open its initial public offering (IPO) for retail subscription on August 2, according to a filing with stock market regulator SEBI.
Ola founder goes Narayana Murthy way, advocates for 70-hour workweek
Bhavish Aggarwal, founder of Ola Cabs, Ola Electric, and AI unicorn Krutrim, has reiterated his support for a 70-hour workweek in an interview with ANI.
Bhavish Aggarwal leads 'kurta' movement, says, 'embrace tradition, young techies'!
Ola's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bhavish Aggarwal, recently advocated for traditional Indian attire among young tech leaders.
Ola develops its own maps, will save ₹100 crore annually
Ola, a prominent Indian ride-hailing company, has fully transitioned from Google Maps to its proprietary mapping service, Ola Maps.
Ola Electric developing solid-state batteries for its future EVs
Ola Electric, a key player in India's electric two-wheeler market, is developing solid-state battery technology for its future electric vehicles (EVs).
Ola Electric to launch 4 e-bikes in India by 2026
Ola Electric has revealed plans to introduce its electric motorcycle lineup in the first half of FY2026.
Ola Electric gets SEBI's nod for IPO worth ₹7,250 crore
Ola Electric, a prominent player in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), for its initial public offering (IPO).
Ola Electric plans to lay off around 500 employees: Report
Ola Electric, the Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer, is planning to lay off between 400-500 employees in the coming weeks, as per the Economic Times.
Ola shifts entire workload to in-house AI firm Krutrim Cloud
Indian multinational conglomerate, Ola, has successfully migrated its entire workload to its in-house artificial intelligence (AI) company, Krutrim.
Ola to transition workload from Microsoft's Azure to Krutrim Cloud
Ola has announced plans to shift its entire workload from Microsoft's Azure cloud platform to its own Krutrim Cloud, within the next week.
Bhavish Aggarwal-owned Krutrim launches AI chatbot app for Android
Krutrim, an artificial intelligence venture led by Bhavish Aggarwal of Ola, has introduced a dedicated Android app for its AI chatbot.
Ola Cabs CEO resigns, company to axe 10% of workforce
Hemant Bakshi, the CEO of popular ride-hailing service Ola Cabs, has stepped down from his position.
Krutrim AI start-up making weekly improvements despite criticism
Krutrim, an AI start-up founded by Bhavish Aggarwal of Ola, is reportedly making weekly improvements despite facing user criticism since its public beta launch in February.
Ola Electric to launch 'Raahi' e-rickshaw this month
Bengaluru-based EV maker Ola Electric is preparing to unveil a new-age electric rickshaw, called Raahi, as part of its broader strategy to enter the commercial segment.
After Gemini, India's Krutrim AI chatbot faces flak for inaccuracy
Krutrim, an AI start-up created by Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal, unveiled an AI chatbot for public beta testing on February 26.
Ola's AI chatbot says rival Ather's EV is best
Ola's Krutrim AI chatbot has declared Ather Energy's 450X Gen3 as India's top electric scooter, ignoring the company's own flagship S1 Pro model.
Ola's AI start-up Krutrim turns unicorn with latest funding round
Krutrim, an artificial inteligence start-up launched by Ola's founder Bhavish Aggarwal, has raised $50 million at a $1 billion valuation, making it India's first unicorn of 2024.
National Startup Day: Meet the entrepreneurs shaping India's future
India, with its vibrant and diverse business landscape, has witnessed the rise of visionary entrepreneurs who have not only revolutionized industries but also left an indelible mark on the global stage.
You may soon be able to rent an Ola e-scooter
Ola Electric's CEO Bhavish Aggarwal recently shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter) about launching a rental service for its S1 electric scooters in tourist cities across India.
Meet Bhavish Aggarwal's Krutrim, India's answer to ChatGPT
Bhavish Aggarwal, co-founder of Ola, ventured into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) with Krutrim Si Designs.
Ola Electric raises Rs. 3,200cr to build Lithium-ion cell facility
EV maker Ola Electric has revealed that it has closed a funding round worth Rs. 3,200 crore (about $380 million).
Bhavish Aggarwal establishes AI start-up to develop large language model
Bhavish Aggarwal, the Indian entrepreneur behind ride-hailing giant Ola and electric vehicle start-up Ola Electric, is diving into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) with a new venture.
Ola fires 200 employees as part of a restructuring exercise
Bengaluru-based ride-sharing company Ola is the latest to be hit by the layoff bug. Per Inc42, the company has laid off around 200 employees from some of its verticals.
Bhavish Aggarwal responds to toxic work culture allegations at Ola
Bhavish Aggarwal has one answer for those who are calling the workplace culture at Ola Electric toxic - "we're not here to have a nice, easy time."
Ola Electric's Futurefactory to be run by 10,000+ women
Indian electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Ola Electric's Chairman and Group CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, has announced that the company's EV manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu will be run entirely by women.
Ola Electric acquires Etergo to launch e-scooters in India
Ola Electric Mobility, the EV unit spun out of ride-hailing giant Ola, has acquired Dutch electric scooter manufacturer Etergo.
Ola lays off 1,400 employees due to COVID-19 pandemic
Following the footsteps of Uber, Zomato, and Swiggy, ride-hailing giant Ola has also announced the plan to conduct a mass lay-off, affecting around 1,400 of its employees.
Five of the most famous and successful alumni of IIT-Bombay
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes and a dream destination for engineering aspirants.
Reportedly, Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal to invest $100mn in Ola
In what could mark the largest personal investment in the Indian internet space, Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal is reportedly in the process of finalizing a whopping $100mn (around Rs. 740cr) investment in ride-hailing start-up Ola Cabs.
Ola expands to the UK to fight Uber internationally
Not to be outdone or intimidated by international ride-hailing giant Uber, Ola has decided to take the fight beyond India, its home-ground, to Europe.
Ola: Began its journey in 1BHK, now worth Rs. 32,500cr
India's largest cab-hailing start-up Ola started its journey eight years back in 2010 from a 1BHK Mumbai apartment as its first office.
Ola cabs to introduce fully electric taxis
ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Ola Cabs' parent company, is set to introduce fully electric cars as Ola cabs on a pilot basis across major Indian cities within three months.