Ather board to weigh first post-IPO fundraise Friday as Maharashtra Factory 3.0 nears launch

Ather Energy's board meets Friday to approve its maiden post-IPO capital raise via equity, FCCBs, NCDs or warrants. Proceeds back Phase 1 of Factory 3.0 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, targeting 5 lakh-unit capacity by year-end and 10 lakh at full scale. Stock is up 70% over six months with 17% category share.

— Source publishedTue, 9 Jun, 2026, 17:37 IST·First seen Tue, 9 Jun, 2026, 18:24 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

The development

Ather Energy's board meets Friday to approve its first post-IPO fundraise via equity, FCCBs, NCDs or warrants, as it readies Phase 1 of Factory 3.0 in Maharashtra with 5 lakh-unit capacity by year-end.

The numbers

  • ₹2,981 crore IPO
  • 10 lakh units annual capacity
  • 5 lakh units Phase 1
  • 28,211 vehicles in May
  • 17% market share
  • ₹1,068.80 52-week high
  • 70% stock gain 6 months

Why it matters to operators and investors

Factory 3.0 financing opens a window for supplier tie-ups, battery/component JVs, or strategic minority stakes alongside the public raise in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.