Bhavish Aggarwal
| Personal Details | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 August 1985 Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Career & Education | |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Technology Executive |
| Education | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |
| Alma Mater | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |
| Institution | Ola Electric; ANI Technologies; Krutrim |
| Known For | Co-founding Ola; founding Ola Electric; founding Krutrim |
| Years Active | 2010–present |
| Recognition & Links | |
| Awards | Entrepreneur of the Year by Economic Times (2017); TIME100 Climate List (2023) |
| Website | Official Website |
Bhavish Aggarwal is an Indian entrepreneur and technology executive known for founding and leading businesses in ride-hailing, electric mobility, and artificial intelligence. He is the founder, chairman, and managing director of Ola Electric and the founder of Ola Cabs, operated by ANI Technologies. He is also associated with Krutrim, an artificial intelligence company founded in 2023.
Aggarwal's work has focused on technology-driven transportation, electric vehicles, battery technology, artificial intelligence, and digital services in India. His career has included the development of consumer technology platforms as well as businesses focused on electric mobility and AI.
Early life and education
Aggarwal studied computer science and engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), where he earned a Bachelor of Technology degree.
During his early professional career, he worked in the technology industry before becoming an entrepreneur. His technical education and experience in software development contributed to his subsequent work in online transportation and technology businesses.
Founding Ola
In 2010, Aggarwal co-founded Ola Cabs with Ankit Bhati. Ola operates through ANI Technologies and developed a technology platform for booking transportation services.
The platform expanded across the Indian market and became one of the country's prominent ride-hailing services. Aggarwal has served as chairman and managing director of ANI Technologies.
The development of Ola placed Aggarwal among a generation of Indian technology entrepreneurs working on mobile-based consumer services. The company's business expanded beyond conventional cab booking to include additional forms of mobility.
Ola Electric
In 2017, Aggarwal co-founded Ola Electric, a company focused on electric mobility. He serves as its founder, chairman, and managing director.
Ola Electric develops electric two-wheelers and technologies associated with electric mobility. The company has also worked on battery-cell technology and manufacturing infrastructure in India.
The company's activities include research and development, vehicle design, engineering, manufacturing, and battery technology. Its product portfolio has included the Ola S1 series of electric scooters and subsequently electric motorcycles.
Ola Electric's manufacturing and technology operations include facilities in Tamil Nadu. The company has pursued the development of an integrated electric-vehicle ecosystem covering cells, batteries, vehicles, software, and manufacturing.
Electric vehicle and battery technology
Aggarwal has promoted the development of electric mobility and domestic manufacturing capabilities in India.
Under his leadership, Ola Electric has invested in battery-cell development and manufacturing. The company announced the development of an indigenously designed lithium-ion cell and plans for large-scale cell manufacturing.
Ola Electric has also participated in the Indian government's Production Linked Incentive programme for advanced chemistry cells. Its activities in this area have focused on developing battery technologies and reducing dependence on imported battery cells.
Krutrim and artificial intelligence
In 2023, Aggarwal founded Krutrim, an artificial intelligence company focused on developing AI technologies for India.
Krutrim has worked on artificial intelligence systems including large language models, AI assistants, cloud infrastructure, and semiconductor-related technologies. The company has positioned its technology around Indian languages and the development of AI infrastructure in India.
The establishment of Krutrim expanded Aggarwal's entrepreneurial activities from transportation and electric mobility into artificial intelligence.
Recognition
Aggarwal was included in Forbes India's 30 Under 30 list in 2014. In 2017, he received the Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Economic Times.
In 2018, he was included by Time magazine among its list of influential people in the Pioneers category. In 2023, he was included in the inaugural TIME100 Climate list, which recognized leaders working on climate-related business initiatives.
His recognition has been associated with his work in transportation technology, electric mobility, and technology entrepreneurship.
Business interests
Aggarwal's entrepreneurial activities have covered several technology sectors:
- Ride-hailing and digital transportation through Ola
- Electric vehicles and electric mobility through Ola Electric
- Battery-cell technology and manufacturing
- Artificial intelligence through Krutrim
- Technology infrastructure and digital services
His businesses reflect an emphasis on developing technology products and infrastructure for the Indian market.
See also
- Ola Cabs
- Ola Electric
- Krutrim
- Ankit Bhati
- Electric vehicle
- Artificial intelligence
- Ride-hailing
- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
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