Ola Electric Mobility Limited promoter Bhavish Aggarwal has pledged 20 crore equity shares, representing 4.32% of the company's total share capital, to secure non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The disclosure was filed with stock exchanges on October 5, 2026, detailing the creation of a first-ranking exclusive pledge in favor of CTL Trusteeship Limited.

The pledge relates to an unattested share pledge agreement dated September 25, 2026, executed between Mr. Aggarwal, CTL Trusteeship Limited, and Krutrim Data Centre Private Limited. The secured instruments are NCDs issued or to be issued by Krutrim Data Centre Private Limited. The pledge is held on behalf of and for the benefit of Avendus Finance Private Limited, Incred Special Opportunities Fund I, and their transferees.

Details of Promoter Encumbrance

Mr. Aggarwal’s total holding in Ola Electric stands at 122.75 crore shares, constituting 26.52% of the total share capital. Prior to this transaction, his holding was unencumbered. The newly created encumbrance covers 20 crore shares, which accounts for 4.32% of the total share capital and approximately 16.3% of his personal holding. The date of creation of this encumbrance is recorded as September 30, 2026.

Context with Rights Issue Plans

This disclosure arrives shortly after Ola Electric deferred its Board meeting scheduled for October 5, 2026, regarding its proposed ₹1,000 crore rights issue. The Board had previously approved the issuance of partly paid-up equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each on September 28, 2026. The deferral was attributed to pending in-principle approval from stock exchanges.

In a separate statement dated September 23, 2026, the company clarified that the rights issue route was being evaluated to allow broad-based participation across retail, institutional, and promoter groups. While earlier reports indicated Mr. Aggarwal might pledge shares to fund his subscription to the rights issue, this specific disclosure explicitly links the current pledge to securing NCDs for Krutrim Data Centre Private Limited, distinct from the rights issue mechanism itself.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 31(1) read with Regulation 28(3) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The company informed the National Stock Exchange and BSE in compliance with these regulations. The pledge is classified as a first-ranking exclusive pledge over equity shares.

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Ola Electric Mobility passed all proposed resolutions at its ninth Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2026. The meeting, conducted via video conferencing, approved the adoption of financial statements for FY26 and authorized the raising of funds through securities issuance.

The company secured shareholder consent to increase its authorized equity share capital and alter the Memorandum of Association accordingly. This move aligns with the special resolution approving the issuance of securities to raise capital.

Voting participation and turnout

The company disclosed that 113 public shareholders attended the meeting through video conferencing, while no promoters or promoter group members participated via this mode. The total number of shareholders on the cut-off date of September 24, 2026, stood at 1,940,458. Voting was conducted through remote e-voting and e-voting during the meeting, with all items passing by requisite majority.

Board changes and director re-appointments

Shareholders approved the re-appointment of key board members to ensure governance continuity. The following directors were confirmed in their roles:

• Arun Sarin: Re-appointed as Non-Executive Director (retiring by rotation). Passed with 99.67% votes in favour.
• Manoj Kumar Kohli: Re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director. Passed with 96.40% votes in favour.
• Shradha Sharma: Re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Woman Director. Passed with 96.69% votes in favour.

All appointments were passed by requisite majority through remote e-voting and e-voting during the meeting.

Financial statements and governance

The meeting adopted the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Board's Report and Auditor's Report were also taken as read with member consent. The proceedings were conducted in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Listing Regulations.

Voting results and the Scrutinizer's report are scheduled for dissemination to stock exchanges and publication on the company website by October 1, 2026.

Resolution outcomes summary

What the Numbers Show

The voting data reveals a stark divergence in shareholder sentiment between routine governance matters and strategic financial decisions. While director re-appointments faced moderate opposition (ranging from 0.33% to 3.60% against), the resolutions to increase authorized capital and raise funds received near-unanimous support, with opposition falling below 0.02%. This suggests strong institutional and public alignment with the company's capital expansion strategy despite broader governance concerns.