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Ola is shedding flab and getting a makeover as it rides to a big-bang IPO in 2 years
- Ola is restructuring its organization as it heads for an IPO within 24 months, sources told Business Insider.
- Its standalone losses in FY19 stood at ₹1,160.27 crore from ₹2,676.70 crore in the last financial year.
- The ride-hailing company is also putting together governance committees, ethics committee as they head towards an IPO.
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