OLA Electric presents a significant investment opportunity with its Initial Public Offering (IPO). Scheduled to open on August 2, 2024, this IPO offers a chance to participate in OLA Electric's growth journey. This blog provides an overview of the IPO, including key dates, share details, and the company's objectives for raising funds.

About OLA Electric 

Founded in 2017, OLA Electric is a manufacturer of electric vehicles (EVs) based in India. The company creates not only electric vehicles but also essential components such as battery packs, motors, and vehicle frames at its state-of-the-art Ola Futurefactory. 

Since August 2021, OLA Electric has introduced seven products to the market and announced an additional four, starting with their inaugural model, the Ola S1 Pro, which was delivered in December 2021. As of October 31, 2023, the company had built a strong distribution network throughout India that comprises 870 experience centres (showrooms) and 431 service centres.

In FY 2023, OLA Electric significantly contributed to India's 2W exports, with about 75% directed to LATAM, Africa and Southeast Asia. As of March 31, 2024, the company employed 959 individuals, focusing on research, product development and vehicle design.

OLA Electric IPO Details

Here are the key details of the IPO:

IPO Schedule (Expected): 

Event

Date

IPO Open Date

August 2, 2024

IPO Close Date

August 6, 2024

Basis of Allotment

August 7, 2024

Initiation of Refunds

August 8, 2024

Credit of Shares to Demat

August 8, 2024

Listing Date

August 9, 2024

Cut-off Time for UPI Mandate Confirmation

5 PM on August 6, 2024

Share Details:

Parameter

Details

Face Value

₹10 per share

Price Band

₹72 to ₹76 per share

Lot Size

195 shares

Total Issue Size

808,626,207 shares (₹6,145.56 Cr)

Fresh Issue

723,684,210 shares (₹5,500.00 Cr)

Offer for Sale

84,941,997 shares (₹645.56 Cr)

Employee Discount

₹7 per share

Issue Type

Book Built Issue IPO

Listing At

NSE, BSE

Share Holding Pre-Issue

3,687,072,258 shares

Share Holding Post-Issue

4,410,756,468 shares

Reservation for Investors:

Investor Category

Shares Offered

QIB

Not less than 75% of the Net Issue

Retail

Not more than 10% of the Net Issue

NII (HNI)

Not more than 15% of the Net Issue

Lot Size:

Application

Lots

Shares

Amount

Retail (Min)

1

195

₹14,820

Retail (Max)

13

2,535

₹192,660

S-HNI (Min)

14

2,730

₹207,480

S-HNI (Max)

67

13,065

₹992,940

B-HNI (Min)

68

13,260

₹1,007,760

Objectives of the IPO

The OLA Electric IPO aims to utilise the net proceeds for several key objectives:

  1. Capacity Expansion: Funding for increasing the capacity of its subsidiary OCT's cell manufacturing plant from 5 GWh to 6.4 GWh as part of Phase 2 of its expansion plan.
  2. Debt Repayment: Partial or full repayment of the debt incurred by its subsidiary, OET.
  3. Research and Development: Investment in research and product development to enhance technological capabilities and product offerings.
  4. Organic Growth: Support for initiatives aimed at expanding the company's growth organically.
  5. Corporate Purposes: Allocation of funds for general corporate needs.

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Financial Performance of OLA Electric

For the financial year ending March 31, 2024, Ola Electric's revenue surged by 88.42%, reaching ₹5,243.27 crore compared to ₹2,782.70 crore in the previous year. Here is an overview of the financial metric of OLA Electric:

Financial Metrics

31 Mar 2024

31 Mar 2023

31 Mar 2022

31 Mar 2021

Revenue

5,243.27

2,782.70

456.26

106.08

Profit After Tax

-1,584.40

-1,472.08

-784.15

-199.23

Total Assets 

7,735.41

5,573.17

5,395.86

2,112.64

Net Worth 

2,019.34

2,356.44

3,661.45

1,970.62

Reserves and Surplus 

-2,882.54

-1,380.03

-68.83

1,999.30

Total Borrowing 

2,389.21

1,645.75

750.41

38.87

Note: The amount mentioned in the table is in ₹ Crore.  

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