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Arun George

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ola-electric-mobility-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40618:1" rel="noopener">Ola Electric (1700674D IN)</a>, the largest Indian player in electric two-wheel vehicles (E2W), will launch a US$660 million IPO at a lower US$4.5 billion valuation (vs. the previous US$7-8bn target). </li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/ola-electric-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:123749" rel="noopener">Ola Electric IPO: The Bull Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/ola-electric-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:123960" rel="noopener">Ola Electric IPO: The Bear Case</a>. In this note, we examine the latest updates in the RHP. </li>
<li>The investment case rests on rising market share in a growing market, rapid growth aided by product diversification, path to profitability supported by lower losses and declining cash burn.</li>
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Ola Electric (1700674D IN), the largest Indian player in electric two-wheel vehicles (E2W), will launch a US$660 million IPO at a lower US$4.5 billion valuation (vs. the previous US$7-8bn target). 
We previously discussed the IPO in Ola Electric IPO: The Bull Case and Ola Electric IPO: The Bear Case. In this note, we examine the latest updates in the RHP. 
The investment case rests on rising market share in a growing market, rapid growth aided by product diversification, path to profitability supported by lower losses and declining cash burn.


Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

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<li>Ola Electric is a vertically integrated pure EV player in India with both technology and manufacturing capabilities for EVs and EV components (including battery packs, motors and vehicle frames).</li>
<li>The company has filed for an IPO to raise US$600m through the sale of new shares making it the first ever EV company to go for an IPO in India.</li>
<li>Though the company’s growth story has been impressive, the sales volume is largely dependent on government subsidies raising concerns over its future prospects.</li>
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Ola Electric is a vertically integrated pure EV player in India with both technology and manufacturing capabilities for EVs and EV components (including battery packs, motors and vehicle frames).
The company has filed for an IPO to raise US$600m through the sale of new shares making it the first ever EV company to go for an IPO in India.
Though the company’s growth story has been impressive, the sales volume is largely dependent on government subsidies raising concerns over its future prospects.


Ola Electric IPO: Negatives Outweigh the Positives

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

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<li>We spoke with multiple channels covering 3Ws, 2Ws, and 4Ws to understand the current dynamics of the Electric Vehicle (EV) scene in India.</li>
<li>Adoption of E-3 and E-4 Wheelers is hindered by high prices, range issues, inadequate charging infrastructure, and platform stability concerns.</li>
<li>E-2 Wheelers show resilience with stable sales led by aggressive pricing from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ola-electric-mobility-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40618:1" rel="noopener">Ola Electric (1700674D IN)</a>. </li>
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We spoke with multiple channels covering 3Ws, 2Ws, and 4Ws to understand the current dynamics of the Electric Vehicle (EV) scene in India.
Adoption of E-3 and E-4 Wheelers is hindered by high prices, range issues, inadequate charging infrastructure, and platform stability concerns.
E-2 Wheelers show resilience with stable sales led by aggressive pricing from Ola Electric (1700674D IN). 


India Channel Insight | What Is the EV Scene in India?

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

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Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ola-electric-mobility-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40618:1" rel="noopener">Ola Electric</a> is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Ola Electric Mobility is a vertically integrated pure EV player in India with manufacturing capabilities for EVs and EV components, including cells.</li>
<li>In our previous note we have looked at the company’s past performance. In this note, we will undertake a peer comparison.</li>
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Ola Electric is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO.
Ola Electric Mobility is a vertically integrated pure EV player in India with manufacturing capabilities for EVs and EV components, including cells.
In our previous note we have looked at the company’s past performance. In this note, we will undertake a peer comparison.


Ola Electric Pre-IPO Peer Comparison - Increasing Competition, but It’s Still the Leader

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ola-electric-mobility-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40618:1" rel="noopener">Ola Electric</a> is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Ola Electric Mobility is a vertically integrated pure EV player in India with manufacturing capabilities for EVs and EV components, including cells.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Ola Electric is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO.
Ola Electric Mobility is a vertically integrated pure EV player in India with manufacturing capabilities for EVs and EV components, including cells.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


Ola Electric Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Still a Long Road Ahead with Ample Competition

India

OLA Electric Mobility Limited manufactures electric vehicles. The Company focuses on designing, engineering, and manufacturing of electric scooters and bikes, as well as components like battery packs, motors, and vehicle frames. OLA Electric Mobility serves customers worldwide.

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Ola Electric (OLAELEC IN)

Ola Electric IPO: The Investment Case

The investment case rests on rising market share in a growing market, rapid growth aided by product diversification, path to profitability...

Arun George

Ola Electric IPO: Negatives Outweigh the Positives

Several news media outlets have reported that Ola Electric is planning to launch its IPO sometime during the first two weeks of August. The company...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

India Channel Insight | What Is the EV Scene in India?

Current dynamics of Electric Vehicles in India show hindrances in adoption of 3 and 4 wheelers due to various challenges, while E-2 wheelers led...

Pranav Bhavsar

Ola Electric Pre-IPO Peer Comparison - Increasing Competition, but It’s Still the Leader

Ola Electric is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we will undertake a peer comparison.

Sumeet Singh

Ola Electric Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Still a Long Road Ahead with Ample Competition

Ola Electric is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

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Ola Electric IPO: The Investment Case

The investment case rests on rising market share in a growing market, rapid growth aided by product diversification, path to profitability...

Arun George

Ola Electric IPO: Negatives Outweigh the Positives

Several news media outlets have reported that Ola Electric is planning to launch its IPO sometime during the first two weeks of August. The company...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

India Channel Insight | What Is the EV Scene in India?

​Current dynamics of Electric Vehicles in India show hindrances in adoption of 3 and 4 wheelers due to various challenges, while E-2 wheelers led...

Pranav Bhavsar

Ola Electric Pre-IPO Peer Comparison - Increasing Competition, but It’s Still the Leader

Ola Electric is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we will undertake a peer comparison.

Sumeet Singh

Ola Electric Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Still a Long Road Ahead with Ample Competition

Ola Electric is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Current dynamics of Electric Vehicles in India show hindrances in adoption of 3 and 4 wheelers due to various challenges, while E-2 wheelers led...