Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has introduced a new reporting system, mirroring Elon Musk\u2019s recent directive to US federal workers. In an internal message last week, Aggarwal asked employees to submit weekly updates in 3 to 5 bullet points. These reports will go directly to Aggarwal and the respective managers.<\/p>\n

Aggarwal named the initiative \u201cKya Chal Raha Hai?\u201d meaning \u201cWhat is going on?\u201d He emphasized that all employees must participate. \u201cWe\u2019re starting ‘Kya Chal Raha Hai?’ as a simple way to share your weekly updates directly with me and your managers, starting today,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n

Employees must use clear language and bullet points to summarize their weekly accomplishments. Aggarwal specified that the email should be sent to their manager and Kyachalrahahai@olagroup.in, which would be activated within an hour. \u201cKeep it simple and to the point,\u201d he instructed. The subject line must read \u201cWeekly updates.\u201d<\/p>\n

The deadline for the first submission was by the end of the day, with future updates expected before Sunday night. \u201cEveryone has to send this,\u201d Aggarwal stated firmly.<\/p>\n

His announcement followed Musk\u2019s recent order for US federal employees to submit weekly reports detailing their work in five bullet points. Musk, as head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), warned that failure to comply could result in termination.<\/p>\n

Aggarwal\u2019s move triggered criticism on social media. Users accused him of imitating Western business trends rather than innovating. \u201cFrom the first product itself, they\u2019ve just been copying,\u201d one user on X wrote. Another added, \u201cThe likes of Bhavish have built their careers by copying trends from the West.\u201d<\/p>\n

Critics also slammed the lack of originality. \u201cThe unoriginality and frequent plagiarism are cringe-worthy. It\u2019s a hallmark of Indian society. Been noticing it for decades,\u201d another X user commented.<\/p>\n

Despite the backlash, Aggarwal remains firm on the directive, making it a mandatory practice at Ola. Employees now face a new routine of summarizing their work every week, ensuring accountability and transparency.<\/p>\n