Ola Electric Achieves $4.4 Billion Valuation in Landmark IPO
India's leading e-scooter maker sees a mixed debut amid profitability challenges and ambitious expansion plans.
- Ola Electric's shares rose 10% on their trading debut, valuing the company at $4.4 billion.
- The IPO raised $734 million, the largest in India for 2024, with $1.8 billion in bids.
- Despite a dominant market share, Ola Electric remains unprofitable with widening losses.
- The company plans to invest IPO proceeds in R&D and battery cell manufacturing.
- Projections for India's electric two-wheeler market show significant growth potential despite subsidy cuts.