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Ola Electric losses surge 50% to Rs 564 Cr in Q3 FY25, revenue declines

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Ola Electric losses surge 50% to Rs 564 Cr in Q3 FY25, revenue declines
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url: https://entrackr.com/news/ola-electric-losses-surge-50-to-rs-564-cr-in-q3-fy25-revenue-declines-8698803. Content: Ola Electric reported its Q3 FY25 results on Friday, showing a 19.4% year-on-year decline in revenue. At the same time, the company's losses grew by 50%, highlighting a challenging quarter for the SoftBank-backed electric mobility firm. Ola Electric’s revenue from operations decreased to Rs 1,045 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 1,296 crore in Q3 FY24, its unaudited consolidated financial statements sourced from the National Stock Exchange show. Income from the sale of electric scooters was the sole source of revenue for Ola Electric while the collection from the sale of batteries contributed only a small portion in the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal year. For the EV scooter manufacturer, the cost of procurement of materials accounted for 56% of the total cost which stood at Rs 851 crore in Q3 FY24. Employee benefits, advertising, and technical support were some other cost centers, taking the total burn to Rs 1,505 crore in Q3 FY25. A decline in sales and fixed costs caused Ola Electric's losses to rise by 50% in Q3 FY25, reaching Rs 564 crore compared to Rs 376 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year (Q3 FY24). In January, Ola Electric regained its top spot in the electric two-wheeler (EV 2W) segment, capturing a 24.91% market share with 24,330 units sold, according to Vahan data. TVS Motors followed in second place, selling 23,788 units, while Bajaj Auto claimed a 21.80% market share with 21,294 units sold.

Ola Electric’s revenue declines 26% Q-o-Q to Rs 1,214 Cr, losses up 43%

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Ola Electric’s revenue declines 26% Q-o-Q to Rs 1,214 Cr, losses up 43%
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Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ola Electric recorded a 26% decline in its operating revenue to Rs 1, 214 crore in Q2 FY25 when compared to Rs 1,644 crore in Q1 FY25. However, the firm registered 39% year-on-year increase in revenue from Rs 873 crore in Q2 FY24. In a shareholders letter, the company attributed the year-on-year growth to a 73.6% rise in deliveries, which reached 98,619 units during Q2 FY25. Revenue from its automotive segment stood at Rs 1,215 crore, while the cell segment contributed Rs 1 crore. The firm also registered Rs 100 crore from other income which brought its total income to Rs 1,314 crore in Q2 FY25. Cost of materials was the largest burn for the Bhavish Aggarwal-led firm which jumped 46.6% to Rs 1,072 crore from Rs 731 crore in Q2 FY24. On a quarterly basis, the cost declined by 18% from Rs 1,311 crore in Q1 FY25. During Q2 FY25, employee benefits expenses stood at Rs 139 crore while other expenses, including operational and administrative costs, contributed Rs 465 crore. The firm’s total expenses for Q2 FY25 stood at Rs 1,593 crore, a 21.8% surge from Rs 1,308 crore in Q2 FY24. When compared on a sequential basis, the total expenses decreased by 13.8% from Rs 1,849 crore in Q1 FY25. Overall, the company posted a net loss of Rs 495 crore, a 42.65% increase from Rs 347 crore in the previous quarter (Q1 FY25). The losses were down by 5.5% year-on-year from Rs 524 crore in Q2 FY24. Among the venture funded companies, Ola Electric’s closest competitor Ather posted Rs 339 crore of revenue with a net loss of Rs 183 crore in Q1 FY25. Its Q2 results are yet to be announced. The Tarun Mehta-led firm also filed its draft IPO papers in September. After consecutive declines in market share, Ola Electric regained traction in October, with sales increasing during the festive period. The company sold 41,605 units in October, which helped its market share climb to 30% in the last month from 27% in September. However, this figure remains lower than its earlier market shares, which were 32% in August, 39% in July, and 49% in June. At the closure of stock exchange on November 8, Ola Electric’s shares were trading at Rs 72.72, nearly 54% below its peak of Rs 157.53 in mid-August.

Miko reports Rs 358 Cr revenue in FY24, income from subscription biz surges 29X

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Miko reports Rs 358 Cr revenue in FY24, income from subscription biz surges 29X
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Miko, a Mumbai-based robotics and AI startup known for its interactive robots for children, continued its growth trajectory in the fiscal year ending March 2024, recording a 58% year-on-year increase in revenue. Miko's revenue from operations increased to Rs 358 crore in FY24, from Rs 226 crore in FY23, according to its consolidated financial statement sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Miko creates personal companion robots focusing on educating and entertaining children from the age group of 5 years to 11 years. The company also allows child-focused content partners and developers to port their content on Miko and monetise via subscription. The company's revenue from product sales (robots) grew 46% to Rs 329 crore in FY24, while income from subscription services of content applications saw an exponential rise — growing 29 times from Rs 1 crore to Rs 29 crore during the same period (FY24). On the expense front, the largest cost center was material cost, which surged 50% to Rs 182 crore. Advertising expenses, which typically reflect brand-building efforts, jumped 79% to Rs 113 crore. Depreciation expenses surged 206% year-on-year to Rs 95 crore in FY24. Employee benefit expenses, however, declined by 23% to Rs 30 crore in the said fiscal year. Overall, the firm’s total expense grew 55% YoY to Rs 505 crore in FY24 from Rs 325 crore in FY23. The company reported a net loss of Rs 120 crore in FY24, up from Rs 108 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -85.71% and -8.45%, respectively. On a unit economics basis, Miko spent Rs 1.41 to earn a rupee in FY24. The Mumbai-based firm reported current assets worth Rs 297 crore in FY24 which includes Rs 89 crore in cash and bank balance. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Miko has raised a total of $76 million till date, having Chiratae Ventures and Yournest as its lead investors. The company's co-founders Sneh Vaswani, Prashant Iyengar and Chintan Raikar together own 19% of the company.

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