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Ola’s investors want out. Bhavish Aggarwal won’t let go
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Ola’s investors want out. Bhavish Aggarwal won’t let go

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October 29, 202510m 6s

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Show Notes

Ola’s ride-hailing business is losing speed. Its market share has dropped from 45% in 2018 to around a quarter today and investors are running out of patience. Some even explored a merger with Rapido in late 2024 but the talks collapsed.

Bhavish Aggarwal’s focus on Ola Electric and his reluctance to sell have kept the cab business in limbo. Leadership churn, shrinking cash reserves, and a collapsing valuation have added to the strain.

So why can’t investors leave and why is Aggarwal refusing to let go?

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