Bhavish Aggarwal
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| Full name | Bhavish Aggarwal |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | 28 August 1985 Ludhiana, Punjab,, India
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Bhavish Aggarwal (born 28 August 1985) is an Indian entrepreneur known as the co-founder and chief executive officer of Ola Cabs and Ola Electric. He is the founder of Ola, one of India’s largest ride-hailing
Biography
[edit]Bhavish Aggarwal (born 28 August 1985) is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Ola Cabs, one of India’s largest ride-hailing platforms. Born in Ludhiana, Punjab, he graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay with a degree in computer science. After initially working at Microsoft Research, he decided to pursue entrepreneurship, driven by a desire to solve real-life mobility problems faced by millions of Indians.
In 2010, Bhavish co-founded Ola with Ankit Bhati, creating a platform that transformed India’s transportation landscape by offering affordable and accessible ride services across the country. Under his leadership, Ola expanded into autos, bikes, food delivery, and financial services, becoming a major force in India’s startup ecosystem. In 2017, he launched Ola Electric, focusing on electric scooters and sustainable mobility solutions, positioning India as a major player in the global EV market.
Bhavish Aggarwal’s ideology revolves around innovation, technology-driven solutions, and building for India at scale. He believes in creating products that improve everyday life, reduce environmental impact, and push the boundaries of what Indian companies can achieve globally. Known for his bold vision and strong leadership, he continues to shape the future of mobility through both Ola and Ola Electric.
Personal life
[edit]Bhavish Aggarwal was born on 28 August 1985 in Ludhiana, Punjab, and grew up in a middle-class family that valued education and hard work. He completed his schooling in Ludhiana and later moved to Mumbai to study computer science at IIT Bombay. Bhavish is known to maintain a private personal life, staying focused on his work and innovations. He is married to Rajalakshmi Aggarwal, and outside of business, he enjoys cycling, reading, and exploring new technologies.
Business career
[edit]Bhavish Aggarwal | Entrepreneur | Ola | Innovation | Electric Mobility
Bhavish Aggarwal began his career at Microsoft Research, but left the job to build solutions for India’s mobility challenges. In 2010, he co-founded Ola Cabs, which quickly grew into one of India’s largest ride-hailing platforms. Under his leadership, Ola expanded into multiple services, including autos, bikes, food, finance, and global operations. In 2017, he launched Ola Electric, aiming to lead India’s electric vehicle revolution. His bold decisions, innovation-driven mindset, and vision for sustainable mobility have made him one of India’s most influential entrepreneurs.
Ideology
[edit]Bhavish Aggarwal’s ideology is built on innovation, independence, and building for India at global scale. He strongly believes in using technology to solve India’s real-life mobility problems and creating products that make the country self-reliant. His vision focuses on sustainable transportation, promoting electric vehicles, and reducing dependence on foreign technology. Bhavish emphasizes long-term thinking, bold experimentation, and a “build in India, build for the world” mindset, shaping the future of mobility through both Ola and Ola Electric.
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