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- Ola Consumer’s valuation has reportedly fallen from nearly ₹60,000 crore ($7.3 billion) in 2021 to around ₹580 crore ($70 million) in 2026.
Investment giant Vanguard has marked down the value of its Ola stake by almost 99%.
Vanguard’s holding, once worth around ₹4,300 crore, is now valued at less than ₹6 crore.
The markdown comes as Ola faces slowing growth and intense competition in ride-hailing.
Ola Consumer, the ride-hailing business operated by ANI Technologies, has witnessed one of the sharpest valuation declines in India’s startup ecosystem.
According to recent filings, investor Vanguard has valued the company at around $70 million (₹580 crore), down from its peak valuation of $7.3 billion (nearly ₹60,000 crore) achieved in 2021.
The valuation cut has significantly impacted investors. Vanguard’s stake, which was once estimated to be worth about ₹4,300 crore, is now reportedly valued at less than ₹6 crore.
The decline follows a challenging period for Ola Consumer. The company has faced slowing revenue growth, widening losses, and increasing competition from rivals such as Uber and Rapido. Recent financial filings showed revenue falling sharply while losses expanded during FY25.
While private-company valuations can vary depending on investor assumptions, the markdown highlights how dramatically startup fortunes can change when growth expectations fail to meet reality.
Understanding the Terms
Valuation: The estimated market worth of a company.
Stake: The share of ownership an investor holds in a company.
Markdown: When an investor reduces the estimated value of an investment.
Ride-Hailing: App-based taxi booking services such as Ola and Uber.