Post by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

From an idea on the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras campus to one of India’s most admired EV companies, Ather Energy’s journey reflects the power of engineering-led innovation. As one of the early startups incubated at our own IIT Madras, Ather Energy emerged from a culture that encouraged students to think independently, build boldly, and solve real-world challenges through technology. Today, it stands as a shining example of how deep engineering and entrepreneurship can come together to create lasting impact. In the latest episode of National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI)’s Innovators Playground, Tarun Mehta, Co-founder & CEO, Ather Energy, reflects on the formative role IIT Madras played in shaping that journey. He speaks about how the culture of building that was taking root on campus gave young engineers the confidence to create, innovate, and believe that world-class products could be built from India. In conversation with Dilip Asbe, MD & CEO, NPCI, Tarun also shares insights on building an engineering-first organisation, fostering a strong product mindset, the future of electric mobility, and India’s opportunity to lead through innovation and technology. We are proud to see our alumni and incubated startups continue to push boundaries, create new possibilities, and inspire the next generation of builders. Watch the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gmUb-Z3A #IITMadras #AtherEnergy #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #EngineeringExcellence #DeepTech #StartupIndia #ElectricMobility #InnovatorsPlayground

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