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Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal boards Ola with Rs 150-crore investment

This is learnt to be the first tranche of around Rs 650 crore investment into the company by Bansal

Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal boards Ola with Rs 150-crore investment
Updated On : 15 Jan 2019 | 3:24 AM IST

Ola raises Rs 520 crore from HK-based hedge fund Steadview Capital

The new funding is expected to help the Bhavish Aggarwal-led company to intensify its battle with global rival Uber in the Indian market

Ola raises Rs 520 crore from HK-based hedge fund Steadview Capital
Updated On : 11 Jan 2019 | 7:15 AM IST

Ola banking on platform effect to grow, may enter medicine delivery

The company may be close to buying stake in Myra, an online medicine delivery service, according to a report

Ola banking on platform effect to grow, may enter medicine delivery
Updated On : 09 Jan 2019 | 3:37 PM IST

Ola to invest $100 million in Indian scooter sharing startup Vogo: Aggarwal

Vogo did not disclose how many scooters it currently has but said that more than 100,000 users have commuted for over 20 mn kilometres using its two-wheelers

Ola to invest $100 million in Indian scooter sharing startup Vogo: Aggarwal
Updated On : 18 Dec 2018 | 1:07 PM IST

Ola in talks to raise $500 mn, not keen on SoftBank leading fresh round

Ola prefers funding from Tencent and DST Global over SoftBank to protect the founders' veto rights on key board decisions, including M&As

Ola in talks to raise $500 mn, not keen on SoftBank leading fresh round
Updated On : 04 Dec 2018 | 9:52 PM IST

Ola to showcase concept electric vehicles, in talks with component vendors

The company, according to sources, could manufacture the electric vehicles on its own, or get into an arrangement where it has a complete control over the process of manufacturing the vehicle

Ola to showcase concept electric vehicles, in talks with component vendors
Updated On : 21 Nov 2018 | 12:16 AM IST

After Australia and UK, Ola drives into New Zealand's three largest cities

The company's international expansion comes at a time when it is trying to woo new investors

After Australia and UK, Ola drives into New Zealand's three largest cities
Updated On : 06 Nov 2018 | 10:55 PM IST

Ola ramps up expansion abroad with foray into three cities in New Zealand

Ola's service will include safety features like in-app emergency button that enables customers to instantly share important ride information

Ola ramps up expansion abroad with foray into three cities in New Zealand
Updated On : 06 Nov 2018 | 11:12 AM IST

Ola plans grocery delivery biz relaunch in early 2019 ahead of Uber's entry

Facing competition from Uber, Ola looks to recreate Grab and Dixi Chuxing's story

Ola plans grocery delivery biz relaunch in early 2019 ahead of Uber's entry
Updated On : 31 Oct 2018 | 5:30 AM IST

CCI approves additional purchase of 6.72% stake in ANI tech by Ola founders

Last month, the founders of the cab aggregator had sought approval of CCI for the combination pertaining to the indirect acquisition of less than 10 per cent of the share capital of ANI through Lazar

CCI approves additional purchase of 6.72% stake in ANI tech by Ola founders
Updated On : 15 Oct 2018 | 7:08 PM IST

Ola founders get CCI approval to increase stake in ANI Technologies

Competition watchdog also okays the sale of Star Health to SafeCrop

Ola founders get CCI approval to increase stake in ANI Technologies
Updated On : 15 Oct 2018 | 11:24 AM IST

Flipkart founder Sachin Bansal may invest $100 mn in Ola, says report

This will be the largest personal investment for Bansal, who has several early-stage bets under his hood

Flipkart founder Sachin Bansal may invest $100 mn in Ola, says report
Updated On : 11 Oct 2018 | 5:29 PM IST

Ola plans to go Dutch on investor hunt; eyes 50 global cities by 2019

Apart from Uber, Ola will compete with Taxify, an Estonia-headquartered unicorn which raised money from the likes of China's Didi Chuxing and Daimler

Ola plans to go Dutch on investor hunt; eyes 50 global cities by 2019
Updated On : 08 Oct 2018 | 5:34 AM IST

Ola raises $50 million from new investors; aims to reduce power of Softbank

The China-Eurasian Economic Cooperation Fund is an equity investment vehicle to further China's Belt and Road Initiative

Ola raises $50 million from new investors; aims to reduce power of Softbank
Updated On : 18 Sep 2018 | 3:02 AM IST

Ola set for recast on road to profit; may announce Vijay Ghadge as new COO

Sources suggest there could be a churn in staff, affecting around 40 per cent in the organisation

Ola set for recast on road to profit; may announce Vijay Ghadge as new COO
Updated On : 10 Sep 2018 | 5:30 AM IST

Ola serves over 1 bn customers annually, creats employment : CEO Aggarwal

The SoftBank-backed company is locked in an intense battle for market leadership with US-based Uber

Ola serves over 1 bn customers annually, creats employment : CEO Aggarwal
Updated On : 07 Sep 2018 | 10:57 PM IST

Delhi HC orders anonymous social network portal to remove posts against Ola

Derogatory statements were made by Hush users against women employees of Ola and some posts contained the company's confidential business plans

Delhi HC orders anonymous social network portal to remove posts against Ola
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 9:00 PM IST

Ola appoints former Google Europe COO Ben Legg as MD of UK operations

The UK is the second international market after Australia for the Bengaluru-based company

Ola appoints former Google Europe COO Ben Legg as MD of UK operations
Updated On : 13 Aug 2018 | 1:42 PM IST

Ola's global march continues as it eyes UK entry within a month

In Feb, the ride-hailing company made global foray launching in Australia

Ola's global march continues as it eyes UK entry within a month
Updated On : 07 Aug 2018 | 12:44 PM IST

Ola making profit on every ride, IPO in 4 years: CEO Bhavish Aggarwal

Turning a profit would essentially bring down company's reliance on raising capital from investors to grow its business further in the country and beyond

Ola making profit on every ride, IPO in 4 years: CEO Bhavish Aggarwal
Updated On : 21 Jul 2018 | 12:40 AM IST