Ola Electric Rights Issue 2026: ₹1,000 Cr Offer Opens October 22 at ₹27 Per Share
Quick answer: Ola Electric Mobility has announced a rights issue of about ₹1,000 crore at ₹27 per share, with a record date of October 13 and the subscription window opening on October 22, 2026. Existing shareholders get two rights shares for every 25 fully paid-up shares held on the record date.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Issue size | ₹999.74 crore |
| Shares offered | About 37.03 crore partly paid-up equity shares |
| Issue price | ₹27 per share (₹10 face value + ₹17 premium) |
| Rights ratio | 2 new shares for every 25 held |
| Record date | October 13, 2026 |
| Issue opens | October 22, 2026 |
| Last date to sell rights entitlement | October 26, 2026 |
| Issue closes | October 30, 2026 |
| Amount payable on application | ₹16.20 per share (balance later) |
What Is a Rights Issue? (Simple Explanation)
A rights issue lets a listed company raise money from its existing shareholders instead of the public. You are offered new shares, usually at a price below the market rate. You can:
- Subscribe to your full entitlement
- Sell your rights entitlement (RE) in the market
- Ignore it, in which case the right lapses and your ownership share shrinks
Ola Electric Rights Issue Price and Ratio
The board fixed the price at ₹27 per share, including a premium of ₹17 per share. The ratio is 2 rights equity shares for every 25 fully paid-up equity shares held on the record date.
Example: If you hold 1,000 Ola Electric shares on October 13:
- You are entitled to 1,000 × 2/25 = 80 rights shares
- Total cost at ₹27 = ₹2,160
- Paid on application at ₹16.20 = ₹1,296
- Balance of ₹10.80 per share = ₹864, payable later
Fractional entitlements are handled as per the Letter of Offer.
Ola Electric Rights Issue Dates
- October 13, 2026 (record date): You must hold the shares by this date. The company set October 13, 2026 as the record date for deciding which shareholders get the entitlement. With T+1 settlement, buy before this date (by October 12) and confirm the ex-date on the exchange website.
- October 22: Issue opens.
- October 26: Last day to sell your rights entitlement in the market.
- October 30: Issue closes.
What Are Partly Paid-Up Shares?
You pay only part of the issue price upfront. The rest is collected later through “calls” decided by the company’s board. Here, investors pay ₹16.20 per share at the time of application. The remaining ₹10.80 comes later, and one report says the schedule runs to October 2027. Ask your broker for the exact call dates, and keep funds ready, because missing a call can cause you to lose your shares or face penalties.
Why Is Ola Electric Raising Money?
According to its draft letter of offer, as reported by Sahi, Ola Electric plans to use about ₹350 crore to repay or prepay borrowings and ₹400 crore for organic growth, with the balance for general corporate purposes.
The raise follows other recent fundraising:
- A ₹780 crore QIP in June, which exceeded its original ₹500 crore target.
- A broader plan of up to ₹1,500 crore approved earlier in the month.
Ola Electric’s Financial Health: What the Numbers Show
- Q1 FY27 net loss was ₹336 crore, versus ₹426 crore in Q1 FY26.
- Revenue from operations fell 45% year-on-year to ₹455 crore.
- August market share in electric two-wheelers improved to 7.6% from 6.8% in July.
Losses are narrowing, but revenue is shrinking and competition is intense. This mixed picture is why the decision is not obvious.
Should You Subscribe? Points to Consider
Reasons some investors may subscribe:
- The ₹27 price is below the recent market price (the stock traded around ₹36–37 in late September).
- Subscribing protects you from ownership dilution.
- The money reduces debt and funds growth plans.
Reasons for caution:
- The company has been loss-making and is raising capital repeatedly.
- Revenue fell sharply year-on-year.
- You still owe a second payment later.
- The market price may adjust after the record date, so the discount can shrink.
Your options in short: Subscribe if you believe in the long-term story and can afford the later call. Sell your rights entitlement before October 26 if you want value without investing more. Letting it lapse is usually the worst option, as you lose the value and get diluted.
How to Apply for the Ola Electric Rights Issue
- Make sure you hold the shares in your demat account before the record date.
- Check that the Rights Entitlement is credited (it appears as a separate ISIN).
- Apply through your broker app or your bank’s ASBA facility between October 22 and 30.
- Keep money available for the later call.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Ola Electric rights issue open?
October 22, 2026, and it closes on October 30.
What is the Ola Electric rights issue price?
₹27 per share (₹10 face value plus ₹17 premium).
What is the record date?
October 13, 2026.
What is the rights ratio?
2 new shares for every 25 shares held.
How much do I pay upfront?
₹16.20 per share, with the balance of ₹10.80 payable later.
Can I sell my rights?
Yes, until October 26, 2026.
Will I lose money if I don’t apply?
Your entitlement lapses and your percentage ownership falls. You can avoid this by selling the entitlement in the market.
Final Thoughts
The Ola Electric rights issue gives shareholders a chance to buy at a discount while the company shores up its balance sheet. The decision depends on your risk appetite and your faith in the company’s turnaround. Read the official Letter of Offer before you decide.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only and is not investment advice. Rights issue terms may change, so verify details on the NSE, BSE and the company’s Letter of Offer. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing. The author [may/may not] hold positions in the stock.
Sources: BSE/NSE filings, Upstox, Whalesbook, YourStory, Capital Market via JM Financial, Sahi
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