"70% drop"

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9 November 2025

Noor Mohammad Bhat, 70, a Kashmiri saffron seller, shows saffron petals at his shop in Pampore, south of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on November 9, 2025. The production of the world-famous Kashmiri saffron, also known as red gold, witnesses a steep decline over the past decade. Farmers say they see a 90% drop in crop production this year, blaming climate change, urbanization, and government negligence. Known for its superior quality in the global saffron market, Kashmiri saffron is the world's most expensive spice and has been part of the region's culture and economy for more than 3,000 years.

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9 November 2025

Noor Mohammad Bhat, 70, a Kashmiri saffron seller, shows saffron petals at his shop in Pampore, south of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on November 9, 2025. The production of the world-famous Kashmiri saffron, also known as red gold, witnesses a steep decline over the past decade. Farmers say they see a 90% drop in crop production this year, blaming climate change, urbanization, and government negligence. Known for its superior quality in the global saffron market, Kashmiri saffron is the world's most expensive spice and has been part of the region's culture and economy for more than 3,000 years.

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9 November 2025

Noor Mohammad Bhat, 70, a Kashmiri saffron seller, waits for customers at his shop in Pampore, south of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on November 9, 2025. The production of the world-famous Kashmiri saffron, also known as red gold, witnesses a steep decline over the past decade. Farmers say they see a 90% drop in crop production this year, blaming climate change, urbanization, and government negligence. Known for its superior quality in the global saffron market, Kashmiri saffron is the world's most expensive spice and has been part of the region's culture and economy for more than 3,000 years.

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9 November 2025

Ali Mohammad Bhat, 70, a Kashmiri saffron farmer, is pictured at a saffron field in Pampore, south of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on November 9, 2025. The production of the world-famous Kashmiri saffron, also known as red gold, witnesses a steep decline over the past decade. Farmers say they see a 90% drop in crop production this year, blaming climate change, urbanization, and government negligence. Known for its superior quality in the global saffron market, Kashmiri saffron is the world's most expensive spice and has been part of the region's culture and economy for more than 3,000 years.

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18 April 2025

An Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. electric scooter is at an Ola showroom in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 18, 2025. Ola Electric, once a leader in India's electric vehicle sector, now faces significant setbacks that threaten its future. Founded in 2010, the company expands rapidly from ride-hailing services to electric scooters and battery production, attracting substantial investments from global giants like SoftBank and Tiger Global. However, following a record initial public offering (IPO) in 2024, Ola's electric scooter sales plummet, raising concerns about its viability in a highly competitive market. The company's market value drops by nearly 70% over the following seven months. Sales fall to less than half of what they were in April 2024, with February 2025 registrations dropping to just 8,647 units--a 74.5% year-on-year decline.

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18 April 2025

An Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. electric scooter is at an Ola showroom in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 18, 2025. Ola Electric, once a leader in India's electric vehicle sector, now faces significant setbacks that threaten its future. Founded in 2010, the company expands rapidly from ride-hailing services to electric scooters and battery production, attracting substantial investments from global giants like SoftBank and Tiger Global. However, following a record initial public offering (IPO) in 2024, Ola's electric scooter sales plummet, raising concerns about its viability in a highly competitive market. The company's market value drops by nearly 70% over the following seven months. Sales fall to less than half of what they were in April 2024, with February 2025 registrations dropping to just 8,647 units--a 74.5% year-on-year decline.

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18 April 2025

An Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. electric scooter is at an Ola showroom in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 18, 2025. Ola Electric, once a leader in India's electric vehicle sector, now faces significant setbacks that threaten its future. Founded in 2010, the company expands rapidly from ride-hailing services to electric scooters and battery production, attracting substantial investments from global giants like SoftBank and Tiger Global. However, following a record initial public offering (IPO) in 2024, Ola's electric scooter sales plummet, raising concerns about its viability in a highly competitive market. The company's market value drops by nearly 70% over the following seven months. Sales fall to less than half of what they were in April 2024, with February 2025 registrations dropping to just 8,647 units--a 74.5% year-on-year decline.

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18 April 2025

An Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. electric scooter is at an Ola showroom in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 18, 2025. Ola Electric, once a leader in India's electric vehicle sector, now faces significant setbacks that threaten its future. Founded in 2010, the company expands rapidly from ride-hailing services to electric scooters and battery production, attracting substantial investments from global giants like SoftBank and Tiger Global. However, following a record initial public offering (IPO) in 2024, Ola's electric scooter sales plummet, raising concerns about its viability in a highly competitive market. The company's market value drops by nearly 70% over the following seven months. Sales fall to less than half of what they were in April 2024, with February 2025 registrations dropping to just 8,647 units--a 74.5% year-on-year decline.

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18 April 2025

The Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. logo is pictured at an Ola showroom in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 18, 2025. Ola Electric, once a beacon of innovation in India's electric vehicle sector, now grapples with significant setbacks that threaten its future. Founded in 2010, the company expands rapidly from ride-hailing services to electric scooters and battery production, attracting substantial investments from global giants like SoftBank and Tiger Global. However, following a record initial public offering (IPO) in 2024, Ola's electric scooter sales plummet, raising concerns about its viability in a highly competitive market. The company's market value drops by nearly 70% over the following seven months. Sales fall to less than half of what they are in April 2024, with February 2025 registrations dropping to just 8,647 units--a 74.5% year-on-year decline.

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18 April 2025

A man rides an Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. electric scooter along a road in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 18, 2025. Ola Electric, once a beacon of innovation in India's electric vehicle sector, now grapples with significant setbacks that threaten its future. Founded in 2010, the company expands rapidly from ride-hailing services to electric scooters and battery production, attracting substantial investments from global giants like SoftBank and Tiger Global. However, following a record initial public offering (IPO) in 2024, Ola's electric scooter sales plummet, raising concerns about its viability in a highly competitive market. The company's market value drops by nearly 70% over the following seven months. Sales fall to less than half of what they were in April 2024, with February 2025 registrations dropping to just 8,647 units--a 74.5% year-on-year decline.

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18 April 2025

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd.'s electric scooters are displayed at an Ola showroom in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 18, 2025. Ola Electric, once a leader in India's electric vehicle sector, now faces significant setbacks that threaten its future. Founded in 2010, the company expands rapidly from ride-hailing services to electric scooters and battery production, attracting substantial investments from global giants like SoftBank and Tiger Global. However, following a record initial public offering (IPO) in 2024, Ola's electric scooter sales plummet, raising concerns about its viability in a highly competitive market. The company's market value drops by nearly 70% over the following seven months. Sales fall to less than half of what they are in April 2024, with February 2025 registrations dropping to just 8,647 units--a 74.5% year-on-year decline.

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18 April 2025

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd.'s electric scooters are displayed at an Ola showroom in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 18, 2025. Ola Electric, once a leader in India's electric vehicle sector, now faces significant setbacks that threaten its future. Founded in 2010, the company expands rapidly from ride-hailing services to electric scooters and battery production, attracting substantial investments from global giants like SoftBank and Tiger Global. However, following a record initial public offering (IPO) in 2024, Ola's electric scooter sales plummet, raising concerns about its viability in a highly competitive market. The company's market value drops by nearly 70% over the following seven months. Sales fall to less than half of what they are in April 2024, with February 2025 registrations dropping to just 8,647 units--a 74.5% year-on-year decline.

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18 April 2025

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd.'s electric scooters are displayed at an Ola showroom in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 18, 2025. Ola Electric, once a leader in India's electric vehicle sector, now faces significant setbacks that threaten its future. Founded in 2010, the company expands rapidly from ride-hailing services to electric scooters and battery production, attracting substantial investments from global giants like SoftBank and Tiger Global. However, following a record initial public offering (IPO) in 2024, Ola's electric scooter sales plummet, raising concerns about its viability in a highly competitive market. The company's market value drops by nearly 70% over the following seven months. Sales fall to less than half of what they are in April 2024, with February 2025 registrations dropping to just 8,647 units--a 74.5% year-on-year decline.

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18 April 2025

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd.'s electric scooters are displayed at an Ola showroom in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 18, 2025. Ola Electric, once a leader in India's electric vehicle sector, now faces significant setbacks that threaten its future. Founded in 2010, the company expands rapidly from ride-hailing services to electric scooters and battery production, attracting substantial investments from global giants like SoftBank and Tiger Global. However, following a record initial public offering (IPO) in 2024, Ola's electric scooter sales plummet, raising concerns about its viability in a highly competitive market. The company's market value drops by nearly 70% over the following seven months. Sales fall to less than half of what they are in April 2024, with February 2025 registrations dropping to just 8,647 units--a 74.5% year-on-year decline.

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18 April 2025

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd.'s electric scooters are displayed at an Ola showroom in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 18, 2025. Ola Electric, once a leader in India's electric vehicle sector, now faces significant setbacks that threaten its future. Founded in 2010, the company expands rapidly from ride-hailing services to electric scooters and battery production, attracting substantial investments from global giants like SoftBank and Tiger Global. However, following a record initial public offering (IPO) in 2024, Ola's electric scooter sales plummet, raising concerns about its viability in a highly competitive market. The company's market value drops by nearly 70% over the following seven months. Sales fall to less than half of what they are in April 2024, with February 2025 registrations dropping to just 8,647 units--a 74.5% year-on-year decline.

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18 April 2025

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd.'s electric scooters are displayed at an Ola showroom in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 18, 2025. Ola Electric, once a leader in India's electric vehicle sector, now faces significant setbacks that threaten its future. Founded in 2010, the company expands rapidly from ride-hailing services to electric scooters and battery production, attracting substantial investments from global giants like SoftBank and Tiger Global. However, following a record initial public offering (IPO) in 2024, Ola's electric scooter sales plummet, raising concerns about its viability in a highly competitive market. The company's market value drops by nearly 70% over the following seven months. Sales fall to less than half of what they are in April 2024, with February 2025 registrations dropping to just 8,647 units--a 74.5% year-on-year decline.

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