Ather Energy marked the first major IPO of FY26, earning praise from surprising sources. Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, in his characteristic bold style, extended congratulations to co-founder and CEO Tarun Mehta and the whole Ather Energy team.
He posted on X (former Twitter) — “Congrats to Tarun Mehta and the whole Ather Energy team on this milestone for the Indian EV industry. Let’s together make India the global EV hub”. Aggarwal was praised by netizens for his congratulatory gesture. One social media user, Jo Kar (@i_am_gustakh) tipped his hat and said, “EV journey was always supposed to be a collaborative effort. Good to see @OlaElectric and @Bhash praising @Atherenergy on their listing day.”
In reply, Mehta thanked Aggarwal and posted on X, “Thanks, @bhash! The Indian EV story is just getting started, and the two-wheeler segment is already leading the charge. Excited about what we can build together in this space!”
Earlier, Ola Electric’s official handle congratulated Ather Energy by posting, “The EV revolution was never meant to be solo. Welcome to the bourses @atherenergy! Let’s go full throttle.”
Big, big day for us at Ather Energy: Mehta
Ather Energy became the second EV two-wheeler manufacturer to go public after Ola Electric made its market debut in August 2025. As Ather Energy made its stock market debut, Mehta posted — “Big, big day for us at Ather. Grateful for every twist and turn that got us here. Over the last 11 years, each milestone felt like the most critical moment ever because it truly was at the time. But today, we pause and realise: the road ahead is even bigger. An IPO isn’t just a celebration. It is a test…”
Amitabh Kant, G20 India Sherpa and former Niti Aayog CEO, joined the celebration, congratulating Ather Energy. He posted on social media, “This is just the beginning for companies like @AtherEnergy, founded by two IIT Madras grads @tarunsmehta and @swapniljain89. As EV penetration accelerates across India, we need more young entrepreneurs betting on sustainable mobility. Now a major player in the Indian EV market, Ather’s innovative spirit will inspire a new wave of clean, smart transportation.”
