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Ather Energy reports Q3 FY26 results with lower losses and higher sales
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- Date
- Company
- Ather Energy
- What it does
- Electric two-wheeler manufacturer
- Kind
- Results
- Sector
- Mobility & Logistics
What they do
Ather Energy makes electric scooters and related services for urban commuters in India
What happened
The company posted a net loss of Rs 84.6 crore, down from Rs 198 crore, on revenue of Rs 953.6 crore
Why it matters
Vehicle sales rose 50% to 67,851 units while the firm expanded its charging network and service centres
The details
- Ather Energy reported a net loss of Rs 84.6 crore for Q3 FY26, significantly lower than the previous year's loss.
- Operating revenue increased by 50.2% to reach Rs 953.6 crore during the quarter ended December 2025.
- Total income grew by 53% year-over-year to stand at Rs 995.7 crore for the period.
- Vehicle sales jumped 50% to 67,851 units, reflecting strong demand for electric two-wheelers.
- The company held an 18.8% market share in the pan-India EV two-wheeler segment during the quarter.
- Monthly registrations hit a record high of approximately 30,900 units during the festive season.
- EBITDA margin improved to -3%, showing a significant reduction in operational losses compared to last year.
- Adjusted Gross Margin excluding incentives reached 23%, up by roughly 1,100 basis points year-over-year.
The bigger picture
- The narrowing loss indicates improving unit economics and better cost management within the business.
- Strong sales growth suggests increasing consumer adoption of electric scooters in the Indian market.
- Analysts maintained positive ratings with targets ranging from Rs 812 to Rs 1,000 per share.
About the business
- Ather Energy designs and manufactures electric scooters for personal transportation across India.
- The company generates revenue from vehicle sales as well as software subscriptions and accessories.
- Non-vehicle revenue accounts for 14% of total income, including charging and service fees.
- It operates a vast network of Experience Centres totaling 600 locations nationwide.
- The firm runs the Ather Grid charging infrastructure with over 4,357 fast-charging points.
- Software adoption is high, with 91% of customers opting for the paid AtherStack Pro offering.
- Material costs constitute 69% of total expenses, largely driven by battery pack components.
- Employee benefits account for Rs 122 crore, representing a key operational expense category.
What happens next
- The company aims to expand its Experience Centre network to 700 centres by the end of the fiscal year.
- Ather Energy incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary in Hong Kong to strengthen APAC supply chain resilience.
- The firm entered the auto insurance segment by incorporating a corporate agent subsidiary.
Investors
- NIIF (seller) — National Investment and Infrastructure Fund sold a 49% stake in an Ather-linked entity.
Founders
- Tarun Mehta, CEO/Executive Director
- Swapnil Jain, Co-founder
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