Ola Electric Mobility Limited has submitted the copies of newspaper publications dated March 24, 2026
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Ola Electric has published newspaper notices on March 24, 2026 (in Financial Express, Jansatta, and Vishwavani) seeking shareholder approval via postal ballot to vary the use of its IPO proceeds. The company proposes to reallocate ₹575 crore from the R&D budget (Object 3) — ₹100 crore toward organic growth initiatives for the auto business (Object 4) and ₹475 crore toward repaying debt of the company and its subsidiaries (Object 6). As of March 11, 2026, ₹1,295.63 crore of the ₹5,500-crore IPO proceeds remained unutilised, with ₹695.10 crore of that still pending under R&D. Management cites slowing EV two-wheeler growth (about 15% YoY in the first three quarters of FY 2025-26), progress already made on its Gen3 platform, and the goal of moving toward operational breakeven in FY 2027. This is the second variation of the IPO objects — the first was approved at the 8th AGM in August 2025. Outstanding debt across the company and subsidiaries stood at approximately ₹2,602 crore as of March 11, 2026.
The reallocation signals a shift from long-term R&D spending toward near-term debt reduction, which could lower finance costs and improve liquidity, but may also limit the pace of new product development if internal accruals or fresh funding fall short. The move reflects management's cautious view on near-term EV demand and its priority to strengthen the balance sheet ahead of a targeted FY 2027 breakeven.