Official ranking by WCRC. Original at wcrcleaders.com
#4 of 100 – Electronics & Mobility

Ather Energy

An electric scooter maker known for its Rizta and 450 ranges and its own fast-charging grid.

By Abhimanyu Ghosh, Chairman, WCRC, with the WCRC Business Intelligence Unit · November 2026

Consumer Trust 84/100
Ather Energy ranked #4 in India's Most Trusted D2C Brands 2026 by WCRC
Trust Score83.68out of 100
India D2C rank#4 of 100
HeadquartersBengaluru
Founded2013
Latest revenue₹3,673 Cr FY26 (sum of four reported quarters)
Trust pillar84/100

The Ather Energy story

Ather Energy was founded in 2013 by Tarun Mehta, Swapnil Jain and is owned today by Ather Energy Ltd (listed). It is one of 10 Electronics & Mobility brands in this year's ranking, where it places #1.

Why people trust Ather Energy

Strong engineering, software updates and dependable service give it high owner trust.

The watch-out

It still loses money, and competition in electric scooters is fierce.

Why Ather Energy ranks #4

Strongest of the four trust-led pillars

Brand Positioning, scored 86 out of 100.

Room to grow

Brand Recall, scored 82 out of 100.

The WCRC D2C Trust Score gives 80% of the weight to Consumer Trust, Brand Recall, Positioning and Brand Love. Ather Energy scores 83.68 overall.

Pillar profile

Consumer Trust & Sentiment (32%)
84
Brand Recall (18%)
82
Brand Positioning (15%)
86
Brand Love (15%)
82
Product, Innovation & Delivery (10%)
86
Digital & Financial Soundness (6%)
84
Governance & ESG (4%)
80

Versus its nearest rivals

Questions people ask

What rank is Ather Energy in WCRC's India's Most Trusted D2C Brands 2026?

Ather Energy ranks #4 of 100 in WCRC's India's Most Trusted D2C Brands 2026, with a WCRC D2C Trust Score of 83.68 out of 100.

Why is Ather Energy trusted?

Strong engineering, software updates and dependable service give it high owner trust.

What is Ather Energy's revenue?

₹3,673 Cr FY26 (sum of four reported quarters), as per the company's filed accounts or published results.

Who owns Ather Energy?

Ather Energy is owned by Ather Energy Ltd (listed). It was founded in 2013 and is based in Bengaluru.

What is Ather Energy's biggest challenge?

It still loses money, and competition in electric scooters is fierce.

Key facts

BrandAther Energy
Company / ownerAther Energy Ltd (listed)
HeadquartersBengaluru, India
Founded2013
Founder(s)Tarun Mehta, Swapnil Jain
Latest revenue₹3,673 Cr FY26 (sum of four reported quarters), as per company filings
SectorElectronics & Mobility
Country of originIndia

Sources

  • Annual report and financial results filed with the stock exchanges (BSE/NSE)
  • Company website, official announcements and press releases
  • Published interviews and statements by the founders and leadership
  • WCRC Business Intelligence Unit research: consumer ratings and reviews, complaint records, search demand and social data
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Financials. Only brands whose owners publish financial results were considered for this research. Brands that do not publish their financials have not been assessed or ranked.

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