Ather Energy Sets 13th AGM on August 19 to Vote on Auditor, Director and ESOP Resolutions
Ather Energy has scheduled its 13th AGM on August 19, 2026, via video conferencing, to seek shareholder approval for the re-appointment of Deloitte Haskins & Sells as statutory auditors for a second five-year term at ₹75.00 lakhs for FY27, re-appointment of Non-executive Director Ram Kuppuswamy, and extension of the ESOP Plan 2025 to subsidiary employees under a total pool of 26,656,428 options. The AGM will also adopt FY26 financials, which show revenue from operations of ₹3,671.76 crores, a net loss of ₹517.17 crores, and a 36% improvement in losses year-on-year.

*this image is generated using AI for illustrative purposes only.
Ather Energy Limited has convened its 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. IST, to be held through Video Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). The meeting will transact both ordinary and special business, including the adoption of audited financial statements for FY26, which reported a net loss of ₹517.17 crores against total income of ₹3,823.08 crores and revenue from operations of ₹3,671.76 crores. The AGM serves as a critical governance checkpoint following the company's listing on NSE and BSE in May 2025.
Key AGM Details
The following table summarises the key logistical details of the meeting:
| Detail: | Information |
|---|---|
| Meeting Name: | 13th Annual General Meeting |
| Date: | August 19, 2026 |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. IST |
| Mode: | Video Conferencing / Other Audio-Visual Means |
| Cut-off Date for E-Voting: | August 12, 2026 |
| E-Voting Start: | August 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. IST |
| E-Voting End: | August 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. IST |
| Results Publication: | On or before August 21, 2026 |
| Scrutinizer: | CS Biswajit Ghosh, M/s. BMP & Co. LLP |
| Registrar & Transfer Agent: | MUFG Intime India Private Limited |
Resolutions on the Agenda
The Board of Directors seeks shareholder approval for three primary resolutions. First, the re-appointment of Mr. Ram Kuppuswamy (DIN: 09817635) as a Non-executive Director, who retires by rotation. Mr. Kuppuswamy holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Madurai Kamaraj University and a post-graduate diploma in management from IIM Ahmedabad, and brings over 27 years of experience in supply chain management and logistics. He attended 13 out of 14 Board meetings and 100% of Audit and Risk Management Committee meetings during FY26. Second, the re-appointment of M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 008072S), as Statutory Auditors for a second term of five consecutive years — from the conclusion of the 13th AGM to the conclusion of the 18th AGM — at a proposed remuneration of ₹75.00 lakhs for FY27, excluding applicable taxes and out-of-pocket expenses. Third, shareholders will vote on a special resolution to extend the benefits of the 'Amended and Restated Ather Energy ESOP Plan 2025' to eligible employees of existing and future subsidiary companies in or outside India.
ESOP Plan: Key Parameters
The following table outlines the salient features of the Ather Energy ESOP 2025 as disclosed in the AGM notice:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Pool Size: | 26,656,428 options |
| Options Granted (cumulative): | 21,231,988 |
| Options Lapsed/Expired: | 3,299,341 |
| Options Exercised: | 10,850,334 |
| Options Outstanding (available to grant): | 8,723,781 |
| Minimum Vesting Period: | 12 months from Grant Date |
| Maximum Vesting Period: | 48 months |
| Exercise Period: | 5 years from date of Listing or Vesting, whichever is later |
| Valuation Method: | Fair Value (IND AS 102) |
| Implementation: | Directly by the Company (not through a trust) |
The extension of ESOP benefits to subsidiary employees is designed to attract and retain talent across Ather Energy's expanding operational footprint, which includes newly incorporated wholly-owned subsidiaries in insurance and procurement. The total pool size for stock options under the plan remains capped at 26,656,428 options, exercisable into an equal number of equity shares of face value ₹1 each.
FY26 Financial Performance Snapshot
The AGM agenda includes adoption of audited financials for FY26. The table below presents key financial highlights:
| Metric: | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | ₹3,671.76 crores | ₹2,255.01 crores |
| Total Income: | ₹3,823.08 crores | ₹2,305.22 crores |
| EBITDA Loss: | ₹(257.04) crores | ₹(530.64) crores |
| Net Loss: | ₹(517.17) crores | ₹(812.28) crores |
| Vehicle Sales (Units): | 2,62,942 | 1,55,394 |
| Adjusted Gross Margin: | 24% | 19% |
| EBITDA Margin: | (7%) | (23%) |
| National Market Share: | 17.1% | 11.7% |
Revenue grew 63% year-on-year, driven by a 69% increase in vehicle sales to 2,62,942 units. Net loss narrowed by 36% to ₹517.17 crores from ₹812.28 crores in FY25. The company also generated positive operating cash flow of ₹31.89 crores in FY26, compared to a cash outflow of ₹720.70 crores in FY25, marking a swing of more than ₹750 crores. R&D expenditure stood at ₹447.84 crores in FY26, reflecting continued investment in platforms such as EL and Zenith, as well as battery and charging infrastructure development.
Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE0LEZ01016/071dfaff-0dad-455b-a7ea-efb7f45212ff.pdf
Historical Stock Returns for Ather Energy
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.86% | -4.23% | +12.75% | +106.26% | +250.89% | +383.63% |
Given the significant swing to positive operating cash flow in FY26, what specific operational efficiencies or revenue mix changes are expected to drive Ather towards net profitability in FY27?
How will the extension of the ESOP plan to subsidiary employees impact future equity dilution and employee retention strategies as Ather expands into insurance and procurement?
With ₹447.84 crores allocated to R&D for platforms like EL and Zenith, when are these new models scheduled for commercial launch, and how will they influence the company's market share trajectory?


































