AI Will Eliminate Layers of Management, Claims Ola Electric’s Bhavish Aggarwal

Ola Electric Chairman and Managing Director Bhavish Aggarwal has said artificial intelligence-powered agents could significantly reshape corporate structures by reducing the need for management layers and increasing the value of employees directly involved in building products. His remarks come amid the company's broader push to strengthen its in-house technology and manufacturing capabilities.

AI agents can simplify work and flatten organisations

Sharing his experience in a post on X, Aggarwal said he had spent the week developing several AI agents for Ola Electric and was impressed by their potential to simplify workflows.

“Got on the vibe coding bandwagon and built a bunch of AI agents this week for @OlaElectric. Wow! So many layers get built between the actual doers and the founder as the company scales,” Aggarwal said.

According to him, AI agents could fundamentally change how companies are organised by reducing the need for intermediary management roles.

“Agents will take away all middlemen in a company who are only ‘managing people’ and not doing any problem solving! And the people actually building will be even more valuable,” he said.

His comments come at a time when businesses across sectors are increasingly adopting AI-powered software agents to automate routine tasks, improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes.

Debate grows over AI’s impact on workplace roles

Aggarwal’s remarks add to the wider debate around how artificial intelligence will transform workplaces. While companies are using AI tools to enhance efficiency and reduce operational complexity, the technology is also expected to redefine traditional job functions and organisational hierarchies.

The Ola Electric chief argued that employees who contribute directly to product development and problem-solving are likely to become more valuable as AI takes over administrative and coordination tasks.

Ola Electric strengthens in-house technology capabilities

The comments also follow a series of technological milestones announced by Ola Electric as it continues to build capabilities across the electric vehicle value chain.

Earlier this week, the company said its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ola Cell Technologies, received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for its indigenously developed 46100 lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell.

The certification marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to localise battery production and reduce dependence on imported cells, helping strengthen India’s electric vehicle supply chain.

Ola Electric said the 46100 LFP cell has been designed and manufactured in India and is expected to power future electric vehicle offerings while supporting the country’s drive towards self-reliance in advanced battery technologies.

The company has also stated that it is pursuing an integrated EV ecosystem strategy by developing key technologies—including battery cells, battery packs, motors and software—in-house as part of its long-term manufacturing roadmap.

(With inputs from ANI)