Ather scooters now available through CSD for Armed Forces personnel

Ather Energy has secured CSD approval to sell its electric scooters to eligible Armed Forces personnel, with eight variants from the 450 and Rizta ranges set to go on sale.Ather Energy has received approval to sell its electric scooters through the Canteen Stores Department (CSD) portal, giving eligible Armed Forces personnel access to the company’s 450 and Rizta ranges. Sales through the platform are expected to begin in September 2026.Eight variants from Ather’s 450 and Rizta model ranges have been listed on the CSD platform, with the 450 Apex excluded. Ather says it is among the first two electric two-wheeler manufacturers in India to have its products listed on the CSD platform.The CSD listing will allow eligible personnel to purchase Ather scooters with special discounts offered by the company, in addition to the GST benefits applicable to purchases made through the CSD. The move is expected to make Ather’s electric scooters more accessible to Armed Forces personnel and their families.Ather scooters available through CSDThe eight variants available through CSD are spread across Ather’s two main product families. The 450 range focuses on performance and riding dynamics, while the Rizta is positioned as a family-oriented electric scooter with an emphasis on comfort, practicality and everyday usability. With multiple variants available across both ranges, customers will be able to choose between the two product families based on their requirements.Ather’s CSD entry comes as electric two-wheeler adoption continues to grow in India, supported by increasing product availability and government and state-level initiatives promoting electric mobility. The company expects the new sales channel to further expand its reach across the country. The company added that its CSD listing is part of its broader effort to make its electric scooters available to a wider customer base through established sales channels.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine - EndsPublished On: Aug 20, 2026 14:26 IST