Ather Energy IPO reaches 28% subscription on Day 2

Ather Energy’s IPO was subscribed 28% by the second day of bidding, offering an early read on investor demand for the Indian electric two-wheeler maker.

— FiledTue, 22 Sept, 2026, 23:16 IST·First seen Tue, 22 Sept, 2026, 23:15 IST·Source Inc42 · D2C

What happened

Ather Energy’s IPO was subscribed 28% by the second day of bidding, indicating early investor demand for the Indian electric two-wheeler maker.

Key facts

  • 28% subscribed
  • second day of bidding

Why this matters

The IPO’s reception offers a live valuation benchmark for Indian EV mobility assets and could shape partnership, investment or acquisition timing across the two-wheeler ecosystem.

What to watch

  • QIB subscription reaching or failing to reach full coverage by close of bidding.
  • Final overall subscription multiple and any anchor-investor participation details.
  • Grey-market premium direction in the days before listing.
  • Listing-day performance versus issue price and broader Indian equity-market conditions.
  • Post-IPO disclosures on manufacturing expansion, dealer-network additions, battery investment and cash-burn guidance.
  • Track day-3 subscription by QIB, NII and retail investor categories rather than aggregate demand alone.
  • Monitor the grey-market premium and final issue-price support for indications of listing expectations.
  • Compare Ather's valuation and loss trajectory with listed peers such as Ola Electric and incumbent two-wheeler manufacturers.
  • Watch whether competitors respond with dealer incentives, financing offers or price cuts if Ather gains fresh capital and market visibility.

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