Ather Energy inks MoU DPIIT bolster EV and manufacturing ecosystem in India
Ather Energy, an Indian electric vehicle startup, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade to enhance collaboration in electric vehicle manufacturing. This agreement is part of the Build in Bharat initiative and aims to support startups in the EV sector through mentorship, infrastructure assistance, and skill development. The partnership seeks to create a conducive environment for startups to innovate and scale operations while aligning with government goals for clean energy and industrial growth.
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Ather Energy inks MoU DPIIT bolster EV and manufacturing ecosystem in India
Indian electric vehicle (EV) startup, Ather Energy has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The signing of this MoU took place in the presence of DPIIT Joint Secretary Sanjiv Singh and Ather Energy’s Co-founder and CEO Tarun Mehta.
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Sharing this update the company highlighted that this new development comes under the Build in Bharat initiative, led by the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), a group of more than 50 startups focused on manufacturing and related sectors.
Focus Areas of the Agreement
The MoU outlines collaboration across several areas connected to electric vehicle manufacturing and the broader clean mobility sector. DPIIT and Ather Energy will work together on:
- Mentorship for startups working in EV and deep-tech segments
- Infrastructure-related support for companies in the EV value chain
- Joint programmes including the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge
- Skill and workforce development initiatives
- Participation in events like Startup Mahakumbh
- Industry exposure and on-site visits for early-stage companies
Support for EV-linked Startups
This collaboration has been put in place with the vision to create operational and institutional support for startups engaged in electric mobility and manufacturing. It also ties into ongoing government efforts aimed at expanding industrial activity aligned with energy and environmental policies.
With the MoU in place, both DPIIT and Ather Energy will be involved in structured engagement with startups, focusing on developing systems that enable hardware-oriented and EV-sector companies to scale production and operations within India.
Official Viewpoint’s
Sanjiv Singh, Joint Secretary, DPIIT said, “The electric mobility sector in India is entering a transformative phase. Through this partnership with Ather Energy, we aim to catalyse the development of an enabling environment where startups can contribute meaningfully to EV manufacturing, battery innovation, and clean energy solutions.”
Tarun Mehta, Co-founder and CEO, Ather Energy said, “We are happy to collaborate with DPIIT to strengthen support systems for hardware and deep-tech startups. With policy support and stronger industry participation, this initiative can help founders tackle core technology challenges and scale high-quality products from India.”
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