India’s startup ecosystem is entering a phase of recalibration—where growth is no longer enough and sustainability, execution, and profitability are under sharper scrutiny. Two contrasting yet equally compelling narratives—Ola Electric’s attempt at a comeback and Libas’ expansion into new consumer segments—highlight how founders are adapting to this new reality.
Ola Electric: From Hypergrowth to Hard Lessons
Once positioned as India’s most aggressive electric vehicle (EV) disruptor, Ola Electric’s journey has been anything but linear. After an explosive market entry and bold promises around manufacturing scale, battery innovation, and software-driven vehicles, the company f
