Ola news and trends

Uber Looks to Tap Into India’s Scooter and Motorbike Market

February 22, 2024
Uber, India, ride hailing
Ola Electric’s Rapid Growth Sparks Early IPO Plans
IPO // July 17, 2023

Indian startup Ola Electric Mobility is reportedly in line for an initial public offering (IPO) sooner than anticipated. This change is due to its success in India’s electric scooter market, Bloomberg reported Monday (July 17). With 38% share of that market, Ola Electric has sold...

Today in FinTech: Ola Buys Digital Bank; Alt Finance Needs Stronger ID Security
Technology // March 25, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, ride-hail firm Ola acquires challenger bank Avail Finance, while Relay Payments launches a payments solution for the fleet industry. Plus, a recent survey shows financial advisors are slow to recommend digital assets for clients’ portfolios.  India’s Ola to Acquire Neo Bank...

Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix, Sony Make Big Gaming Moves
Connected Economy // March 25, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Netflix adds game developer Boss Fight Entertainment to its creative team, while Sony prepares to debut its subscription video game service. Also, delivery service Gopuff signs a multi-year partnership with British grocery chain Morrisons, and Indian ride sharing service Ola...

India’s Ola to Acquire Neo Bank Avail
Acquisitions // March 25, 2022

Indian ride-hailing platform Ola is set to acquire Avail Finance, a neo-bank founded by the brother of Ola’s co-founder. As New Indian Express reported Friday (March 25), the deal, which is still subject to approval from shareholders, will help Ola Financial Services, a subsidiary of...

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Uber Looks to Tap Into India’s Scooter and Motorbike Market

February 22, 2024
Uber reportedly wants to move deeper into India’s two- and three-wheeled vehicle market. Speaking during an event Thursday (Feb. 22) in Bangalore, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the company was trying out services from scooters to motorbikes in what he referred to as his “toughest market,” providing a blueprint for expansion in other countries, per a report by Bloomberg News.  […]

Ola Electric’s Rapid Growth Sparks Early IPO Plans

July 17, 2023
Indian startup Ola Electric Mobility is reportedly in line for an initial public offering (IPO) sooner than anticipated. This change is due to its success in India’s electric scooter market,...

Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix, Sony Make Big Gaming Moves

March 25, 2022
Today in the connected economy, Netflix adds game developer Boss Fight Entertainment to its creative team, while Sony prepares to debut its subscription video game service. Also, delivery service Gopuff...

India’s Ola to Acquire Neo Bank Avail

March 25, 2022
Indian ride-hailing platform Ola is set to acquire Avail Finance, a neo-bank founded by the brother of Ola’s co-founder. As New Indian Express reported Friday (March 25), the deal, which...