India, Dec. 22 -- Ather Energy Ltd. has decided to effect a price hike of up to Rs.3,000 in the new year as a pricier dollar bites.

The price hike is applicable across Ather Energy's scooter line-up, including the best-selling Rizta and the performance-focused 450X, according to a statement on Monday (22 December 2025). An adverse forex math is weighing on cost of raw material and electronic components, it stated.

Prospective buyers can lock-in the current prices by making a booking before the price hike takes effect in less than 10 days, along with benefits of up to Rs.20,000 under the company's so-called 'Electric December' offer.

The price hike comes at a time when the Indian Rupee has weakened by nearly 6% against the US dollar, pu...