Ather Energy Joins Hands with DPIIT to Supercharge India’s EV Manufacturing Under ‘Build in Bharat’

India’s electric mobility sector has received a massive boost as the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed an MoU with Ather Energy under the ‘Build in Bharat’ initiative. This partnership aims to accelerate EV manufacturing, foster deep-tech innovation, and strengthen India’s clean mobility ecosystem.

Key Highlights:

• Mentorship for Deep-Tech Startups: The collaboration will support hardware-focused EV startups in scaling cutting-edge technology solutions.
• Infrastructure Support: DPIIT and Ather will jointly enable EV manufacturing supply chains with ecosystem support.
• Bharat Startup Grand Challenge: A national innovation challenge to accelerate battery innovation and EV component development.
• Talent Development & Field Exposure: Training programs and industry visits to build next-gen EV talent.

Industry Leaders Speak:

• Sanjiv Singh (Joint Secretary, DPIIT): “India’s EV sector is in a transformative phase. This partnership creates an innovation-first environment for clean energy and manufacturing growth.”
• Tarun Mehta (CEO & Co-Founder, Ather Energy): “Policy and industry collaboration will empower deep-tech founders to solve core hardware challenges and create globally competitive products made in India.”

Ather Energy’s EV Footprint:

• India’s Widest Fast Charging Network: 3,611 chargers globally (3,578 in India).
• Two-Wheeler EV Leader: 8 scooter variants across Ather 450 and Ather Rizta series.
• Robust IP Portfolio: 309 trademarks, 203 designs, and 47 patents registered globally.

Why This Matters:

This partnership aligns with India’s vision of industrial self-reliance while supporting the ‘Make in India’ & ‘Green Mobility’ missions. With mentorship, funding access, and innovation programs, the Build in Bharat initiative could give India a competitive edge in the global EV race.