Ola Electric: Ola Electric, once hailed as a leader in India’s electric vehicle market, is facing a steep decline. After its successful IPO, the Ola Electric shares surged to Rs 157 apiece, but recently, Ola Electric shares have tumbled by a staggering 44%. The current 3% drop follows customer complaints, an investigation by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), and a public spat between CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and comedian Kunal Kamra. This decline has sparked concerns about the company’s future and its performance in the share market.
Ola Electric Share Price Decline
The Ola Electric share price has been on a downward trend, slipping by 3% in recent days following the announcement of the ARAI investigation. The company’s shares, which had once soared to an all time high of Rs 157 apiece after their IPO, are now hovering around Rs 87.46. This represents a staggering 44% decline in value since August 20th, a clear indication of the challenges Ola Electric is currently facing in the market. While a 3% dip may seem minor, the broader picture of the stock’s performance is concerning for investors, particularly those who had high hopes for the company’s dominance in the electric vehicle sector.
Bhavish Aggarwal’s Leadership Under Scrutiny
At the heart of Ola Electric’s troubles is its CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, whose leadership style has increasingly come under the microscope. Much like Amitabh Bachchan’s “Angry Young Man” persona in Indian cinema, Aggarwal has revolutionized the auto and EV segments in India with his bold and assertive approach. However, his confrontational behavior is beginning to raise eyebrows. The most recent incident was a public argument on X (Formerly Twitter) with comedian Kunal Kamra, which quickly escalated and became the subject of national discussion.
While some praised Aggarwal’s directness as a reflection of his entrepreneurial drive, others questioned whether such behavior is damaging to Ola Electric’s brand image. The timing couldn’t have been worse for the company, which is already grappling with a wave of customer dissatisfaction and regulatory scrutiny.
Customer Complaints Add Fuel to the Fire
The Ola Electric scooters, initially lauded for their innovative design and environmental benefits, are now under fire from disgruntled customers. Complaints about the company’s after-sales service, including issues with scooter maintenance, delayed parts replacements, and unresponsive customer support, have been piling up. This dissatisfaction is eroding customer trust and, by extension, investor confidence.
ARAI Investigation Adds to the Woes
As if the customer complaints weren’t enough, Ola Electric is now under investigation by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). Although the specifics of the investigation remaain unclear, it is reportedly centered around the company’s compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The very existence of this probe has heightened anxiety among both consumers and investors, further contributing to the recent 3% drop in Ola Electric’s share price.
Time for a Change in Strategy?
For Bhavish Aggarwal, the next steps are crucial. His aggressive approach, which once fueled the company’s rapid rise, may now be doing more harm than good. As the complaints stack up and the investigation looms large, industry experts are beginning to question whether it’s time for Aggarwal to adopt a more measured and customer-focused strategy.
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