The launch, in partnership with Evolution Auto Pvt. Ltd, Ather’s authorized distributor in Sri Lanka, marks the next step in Ather’s international growth strategy, focused on expanding its product portfolio and strengthening its ecosystem in key international markets.

Ather entered Sri Lanka in December 2024 with the Ather 450X and has since established a growing footprint with 40 Experience Centers, as on date, operated by Evolution Auto Pvt. Ltd. Moreover, with an aim to establish the ecosystem around EVs, Ather has also installed Ather Grid fast chargers, to support convenient and reliable EV ownership in the country.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy Limited, said, “Since entering Sri Lanka last year, it has quickly become a growing market for us, and expanding our portfolio here with the Rizta felt like the natural next step. The Rizta has seen strong acceptance in India for over a year and more recently in Nepal, and we believe it is well-suited for the needs of Sri Lankan riders as well. Its focus on safety and connected capabilities makes it a practical choice for everyday use. With this launch, we aim to deepen our presence in Sri Lanka and continue strengthening the EV ecosystem there.” 

Backed by the positive response to the Ather 450 line up in Sri Lanka, Ather has now introduced the Rizta in the picturesque country. The Rizta has a large and comfortable seat and offers a 34L under-seat storage capacity. It also has a floorboard that provides the rider with ample leg space. Additionally, the Rizta comes with features like SkidControl, which are aimed at enhancing the safety of the rider. It comes with a 7-inch TFT display dashboard and provides a connected experience with features such as Google Maps navigation and music and call control (available with Rizta Z).

Ather entered its first international market, Nepal, in November 2023, where it has expanded to 9 Experience Centres and 7 Service Centres across the country. In December 2024, Ather entered its second international market Sri Lanka, where it has also strategically expanded its presence. In India, Ather had a retail network of 524 Experience Centres and 3,643 Ather grid fast-charging stations, as of 30th September 2025.

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Bengaluru, August 18th, 2025: Ather Energy Limited, India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, recently announced the launch of the 2025 Ather 450X in Sri Lanka. This marks a milestone in Ather’s international growth strategy, aimed at strengthening its presence in international markets.

Ather entered Sri Lanka in December 2024 with its flagship scooter, the Ather 450X, making it the brand’s second international market after Nepal. Since then, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint in the country, opening 19 Experience Centres, operated by its national distributor, Evolution Auto Pvt. Ltd. With a focus on establishing the ecosystem around EVs, Ather has also installed charging infrastructure in the country, to support convenient and reliable EV ownership.

Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy said, “We are thrilled to launch the 2025 Ather 450X in Sri Lanka. They have always been a strong scooter market, and the positive response to the Ather 450X since its launch last year has been amazing. Enthused by this response, we have fast-tracked our distribution and are already at 19 stores across the country, to make our scooters more accessible. We believe the 2025 Ather 450X is a great fit for the region, given its focus on performance, reliability, and quality, and how well it aligns with the terrain and riding conditions in Sri Lanka.”

Building on the strong response to its flagship model, Ather has now introduced the 2025 Ather 450X in Sri Lanka. The model comes equipped with a multi-mode traction control system offering Rain, Road, and Rally modes, each optimised for different riding conditions. It also features an improved TrueRange and newly developed multi-compound tyres, designed in collaboration with MRF, to deliver enhanced efficiency, grip, and range.

Ather entered the international market in November 2023 with the launch of its first Experience Centre in Nepal, where it now has 9 Experience Centres. Ather also recently introduced its family scooter Rizta, in Nepal. In Sri Lanka, Ather has grown to 19 Experience Centres. In India, Ather has a retail network of 446 Experience Centres and 3,997 Ather Grid fast chargers and Neighbourhood Chargers across the country.

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Sri Lanka’s parliament will convene Tuesday in its first session since a state of emergency was imposed as the country grapples with protests and mounting demands for the president’s resignation over a worsening economic crisis. The state of emergency is due to expire on Thursday next week unless it is ratified in a parliamentary vote. Sri Lanka’s opposition dismissed President Rajapaksa’s invitation to join a unity government as “nonsensical” and instead demanded his resignation over the country’s worsening shortages . meanwhile Sri Lanka’s central bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said he is resigning, only hours after all government ministers offered to step down amid the nation’s worst economic and political crises in decades. The resignation was submitted to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Cabraal said in a Twitter post Monday. It wasn’t immediately clear if the president had accepted the offer.

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Rajapaksa, who will succeed President Maithripala Sirisena for a five-year term, will be sworn in as the seventh executive president of Sri Lanka on Monday at the ancient north central town of Anuradhapura.

He will be the second member from the Rajapaksa family to become the president. His older brother Mahinda Rajapaksa was president from 2005 to 2015.

Rajapaksa secured 52.25 per cent votes (6,924,255) while Premadasa received 41.99 per cent of the total votes polled (5,564,239), the election commission said.

Other candidates got 5.76 per cent votes.

Rajapaksa urged his supporters to “rejoice peacefully”.

“As we usher in a new journey for Sri Lanka, we must remember that all Sri Lankans are part of this journey. Let us rejoice peacefully, with dignity and discipline in the same way we campaigned,” the retired lieutenant colonel said in a tweet.

Rajapaksa had vowed to “restore relations” with Sri Lanka’s top lender, China, if he wins the election, despite international concerns over the island nation’s financial debt to the Asian superpower.

Premadasa, meanwhile, was considered leaning more towards India and the US.

He conceded the presidential election to his rival even before the official results were announced and stepped down as the Deputy Leader of the ruling United National Party (UNP) with immediate effect.

“It is my privilege to honour the people’s decision and congratulate Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa on his choice,” Premadasa said.

“I am grateful our citizens who voted for me. I am humbled that you placed your faith in me. Your support has been a fountain of strength throughout my political career,” he said on Twitter.

Rajapaksa, who was the top defence ministry bureaucrat for 10 years, swept the poll in the Sinhala most districts while Premadasa garnered most of the votes from the Tamil dominated north and east and Muslim community, including the tea plantation workers of Indian origin

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