In this episode of NPCI’s Innovators Playground Podcast, Dilip Asbe sits down with Tarun Mehta, Co-Founder and CEO, Ather Energy to explore how engineering excellence, technology ownership, and long-term thinking can help India build globally competitive products and technology companies. From EVs and software to standards and talent, the conversation offers an insider look at what it takes to create enduring innovation from India.
Here is what the episode dives into:
✅ Ather’s biggest competitive advantage: Tarun shares how Ather was built on the belief that India can create world class products through deep engineering, and why the company continues to place engineering at the centre of every major decision.
✅ Why owning technology matters more than owning factories: The conversation explores a different view of vertical integration where the real value lies in designing and building core technologies, software, electronics, and intellectual property in-house.
✅ Why India must create and export its own technology standards: Tarun discusses how countries that shape global standards create long term advantages for their industries and why India should take a more active role in setting the standards of the future.
✅ Why the future belongs to builders and engineers: Tarun shares his views on engineering education, manufacturing, product development, and the skills young professionals should focus on as India strengthens its position as a technology and innovation powerhouse.
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