Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Ola Electric Shareholders Approve Changes to IPO Fund Use
Ola Electric, an electric vehicle maker, got permission from its shareholders to change how it uses money raised from selling stocks.
They had planned to build a big factory but are now making it smaller.
The company had promised to make a lot of batteries, but it's now making fewer.
They raised a lot of money and were going to use it to make more batteries, pay off debts, and develop new things.
The company is planning to put their own batteries in their vehicles soon.
The shareholders agreed to let them use the money in other ways to help the company grow.
Ola Electric shareholders approved revising IPO fund use and extending the timeline.
The company scaled down its Ola gigafactory capacity expansion plans in Tamil Nadu.
Ola Electric previously aimed for 100 GWh of 'Bharat Cell' production by 2030, now 5 GWh by FY29.
The company raised ₹6,146 crore through its IPO, with funds earmarked for expansion and R&D.
Ola Electric plans to integrate its '4680 Bharat Cell' into vehicles, with first batch rollout expected in September.
- Who
- Ola Electric shareholders.
- What
- Shareholders approved changes to Ola Electric's IPO fund usage and timeline.
- When
- At its first AGM since going public in August 2024.
- Where
- At the Ola Electric gigafactory in Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- To unlock capital and use the proceeds in other areas to fuel growth.
Company's Current Strategy
Previous Expansion Strategy
Expansion Plans
Company's Current Strategy
EV market has evolved slower. Do not need to expand beyond 5 GWh till FY29.
Previous Expansion Strategy
Need to have an aggressive production capacity. Expand Gigafactory
- IPO Amount Raised
- ₹6,146 crore
- Shareholder Approval
- 99.09%
- Gigafactory Capacity Target (Original)
- 100 GWh by 2030
- Gigafactory Capacity Target (Revised)
- 5 GWh by FY29
- First Battery Rollout
- September
- Bharat Cell integration
- S1 Pro+ 5.2 kWh and Roadster X+ 9.1
- Functional Cell Production Capacity
- 1.4 GWh