Ather electric scooters to be sold through CSD from September

Ather Energy has received approval to list its electric scooters on the Canteen Stores Department (CSD) portal, allowing eligible Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families to purchase its models through the platform from September 2026.

1. Eight Ather scooter variants will be available through CSD
2. Models from the 450 and Rizta ranges are included
3. Ather 450 Apex is not part of the CSD listing

Ather scooters available through CSD

Ather is among the first electric two-wheeler makers to be listed on CSD

The CSD is a government-run retail network under the Ministry of Defence that allows eligible Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families to purchase a range of goods, including vehicles, at concessional prices. Vehicles purchased through the CSD channel are eligible for applicable GST concessions.

Ather becomes one of the first electric two-wheeler manufacturers in India to have its products listed on the CSD platform. Eight variants from the Ather 450 performance scooter range and the Rizta family scooter line-up will be available through the channel. The performance-focused Ather 450 Apex, however, will not be available via CSD.

Eligible customers will be able to purchase the listed Ather scooters with manufacturer-backed discounts, which will apply over and above the applicable GST concessions available on CSD purchases. The exact benefit will vary depending on the model and variant.

The CSD listing expands Ather’s sales reach to eligible defence personnel and gives them another channel for purchasing its electric scooters.