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Ola Electric Plans Debt Raise as Losses Double, Cash Flow Falters

Executives say unutilised IPO cash alongside fresh borrowing capacity will sustain operations as analysts slash its share target

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Overview

  • Consolidated net loss widened to Rs870 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs416 crore a year earlier while revenue fell 61.7% to Rs611 crore
  • EBITDA loss doubled year-on-year to Rs695 crore as operating expenses outpaced lower sales
  • Ola Electric recorded a negative operating cash flow of Rs2,391 crore, driven by sustained losses and sluggish growth
  • The board approved plans to raise up to Rs1,700 crore in debt, with over Rs2,800 crore of IPO proceeds still unutilised
  • Kotak Securities cut its target price by 40% to Rs30, warning that intensified competition and execution challenges could worsen the cash crunch