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Even for a fast-moving EV disruptor like Ola Electric, its Q1 FY26 results feel like a jolt: Nearly 50 per cent drop in revenue and a widening loss. Yet, behind the headline numbers, deeper cost cuts and improving margins in the auto segment hint that the worst might just be behind them.
Q1 FY26 results snapshot
| Metric | Q1 FY26 | Q1 FY25 | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (Rs crore) | 828 | 1,644 | - 49.6 per cent |
| Net loss (Rs crore) | 428 | 347 | 23 per cent |
| EBITDA loss (Rs crore) | 237 | 205 | - 15.6 per cent |
| EBITDA margin | - 28.6 per cent | - 12.5 per cent | 128 basis points |
| Auto opex/month | Rs 150 crore | Rs 178 crore | - 16 per cent |
About the company
Ola Electric Mobility Ltd designs, builds and sells electric two‑wheelers in India. Through its ‘Futurefactory’ model, it manufactures scooters (like the S1 series) and critical components (batteries, motors, cells) in-house. It also offers charging solutions, service centres and roadside support.
The bottom line
Ola Electric’s Q1 FY26 paints a picture of bruising near-term challenges, yet cautious hope at its core: cost cuts are working, and auto cash-flow breakeven is within striking distance. What happens next will depend on whether demand can rebound or margins can widen from here.
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